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My homework philosophy surrounds itself
around two main ideas. First, that homework is an opportunity to
extend the day’s learning into the home where ideas and concepts
can be reinforced and encouraged by family members. Second, it
allows students to practice good study habits that will be well
needed in upcoming experiences. Each morning when your child arrives in the classroom, they will find their homework for the day written on the board. Students know to immediately copy the homework down in their calendars that go home everyday in their binders. At the closing of each day, we as a class review what students have for homework. This is just a friendly reminder of what they may need to bring home for that day. At this time when we review, I also ask students to cross off assignments that either we as a class did not have a chance to cover or those they had already finished. Most homework assignments will be assigned Monday through Thursday. I strive to keep weekends and holidays free of assignments. The only work that may occur on weekends would be projects that span over a few weeks and need some extra attention. Since most of the homework will not be predictable due to the daily change of content, here are my daily expectations: * Reading for pleasure for 30 minutes (Click here to find educational benefits of silent reading) * Practice Math Facts (Always helpful in any math situation) * Complete any OTHER assignments for the day If your child comes home and says, “I have no homework!” or “I finished my homework!” Here are some things I suggest: • Look over the calendar to ensure everything is complete • Check homework and discuss beyond presented material • Talk about the book they are reading • Review concepts from science and social studies |
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