HOMEWORK TIPS
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, most first-graders are usually quite excited by it! Homework is
primarily about developing responsibility in our children. These skills will
help to serve the child well later in his/her school life!
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
First grade students should spend no more than 15 minutes each evening on
homework, plus time spent reading. 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 the goal is to
instill responsibility and increase attention span, we all have days when
we're not at our best!
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS -- PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Much of the assigned homework in first grade is designed to be done with
family members. There are games, interviews, questions, etc. that may
accompany a homework assignment. Even independent tasks, however,
need parental involvement. Always check your child's work. 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.
