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| Home Sweet Homework! |
| Homework! It always seems that little brother or sister can't wait for homework, while big brother or sister wishes it would just disappear! Luckily, for most first-graders, this is the first year that they've had homework on a regular basis, and are usually quite excited by it! Homework in first grade is primarily about developing responsibility in our children. They are responsible to bring home the assignment, complete it with a parent's guidance, and then return it. These skills will help to serve the child well later in his/her school life! |
| HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? First graders should spend no more than 15 minutes each evening on homework. If your child is consistently spending more time than this, or if a particular assignment takes considerably longer, please let me know. If your child is tired and unable to continue, please do not force it; he/she can finish the following day. While our goal is to instill responsibility and increase attention span, we all have days when we're not at our best! |
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| A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS -- PARENT INVOLVEMENT Much of the assigned homework in first grade is designed to be done with family members. Even independent tasks, however, need parental involvement. Always check your child's work. Unless otherwise specified, homework is due the following school day. Parents often wonder, "Should I correct my child's mistakes? How will the teacher know he/she is having a problem?" My advice is, yes, point out the mistakes to your child in a gentle way, and use that opportunity to reteach and clarify the skill. If you would like me to know about a particular problem area, always jot a note, and I'll respond as soon as possible. |
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| I hope this has answered some of your questions concerning first grade homework! Please feel free to contact me about any specific concerns! |
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| Homework Schedule Monday/Wednesday - Home Journal & math page Tuesday - Poetry Notebook & math page Thursday - math page Please read for 15 to 20 minutes EVERY DAY! At Home Reading Records are due EVERY MONDAY! |