This page will answer questions commonly asked by students and parents.
How much should I help with homework?
If your child is struggling with the written homework, make sure that theyaren't spending more than 10 minutes per night on it. Parents can help a little bit but homework is meant to be a review of conceptsthat we have already learned in the classroom. If your child is havingdifficulty, simply jot a note down on the homework saying so and it will besomething that I will review with them. Back to Top
If your child is struggling with the written homework, make sure that theyaren't spending more than 10 minutes per night on it. Parents can help a little bit but homework is meant to be a review of conceptsthat we have already learned in the classroom. If your child is havingdifficulty, simply jot a note down on the homework saying so and it will besomething that I will review with them.
How much should I help with reading take home books?
Take home books are always supposed to be "Just Right Books" that children canread independently. There shouldn't be more than five or so words that yourchild struggles with. If the book turns out to be too difficult you can sharethe reading or just read it to your child. The ultimate goal is for yourchild to love reading! We don't want it to be a struggle. Back to Top
Take home books are always supposed to be "Just Right Books" that children canread independently. There shouldn't be more than five or so words that yourchild struggles with. If the book turns out to be too difficult you can sharethe reading or just read it to your child. The ultimate goal is for yourchild to love reading! We don't want it to be a struggle.
What if the take home book is too easy?
When children pick books that are at their reading level, parents think thatthey are too easy. It is a very good habit and very useful reading practiceto read and reread familiar text that is a little bit easy for the reader. This will build on the child's fluency and reading confidence. Once thechildren are more fluent, they will have a better understanding of the storiesthat they read. Fluency is the bridge to comprehension! Back to Top
When children pick books that are at their reading level, parents think thatthey are too easy. It is a very good habit and very useful reading practiceto read and reread familiar text that is a little bit easy for the reader. This will build on the child's fluency and reading confidence. Once thechildren are more fluent, they will have a better understanding of the storiesthat they read. Fluency is the bridge to comprehension!
What if my child wants additional homework?
There are many fun family activities that can be done for extra homework. Ialways encourage children to keep a journal at home. It is a fun way toinform parents about what goes on in school. Playing math games is a greatway to enhance math skills while having fun too. Back to Top
There are many fun family activities that can be done for extra homework. Ialways encourage children to keep a journal at home. It is a fun way toinform parents about what goes on in school. Playing math games is a greatway to enhance math skills while having fun too.