Homework Philosophy

Homework is a time for your child to shine and show you what he or she is learning in school. In second grade, the purpose of homework is to help your child develop organizational skills, learn responsibility, and reinforce skills introduced in school. It is also a time to involve the parent in the academic progress. The amount of time spent on homework can really vary from child to child. If your child is exhibiting signs of frustration, STOP, put the homework away and write me a note. Your child is always excused as long as he/she has a note from a parent or guardian.

​Parent Expectations Student Expectations

• Establish a daily routine for homework

• Provide access to necessary materials (including technology if needed)

• Read directions to your child, if assistance is needed

• Set a timer, if needed and allow for breaks if your child becomes fatigued.

• Communicate issues and concerns with classroom teacher.

• Make sure your child has 5 sharpened pencils in his/her pencil case every

• Complete all assignments on time.

• Do your own work and ask for help only when needed.

• TRY YOUR BEST!

Homework Types:

Spelling- In Progress

Math- Math will consist of a Go Math worksheet each night. These sheets will be ripped out of your child's math journals each day and brought home in your child's communication folder.

Reading-Students are expected to read every night for 20 minutes. Reading is one of the most important life skills that your child will learn both in and out of school. You can help your child become an enthusiastic and fluent reader by providing experiences that will lead to success. Below are some general tips for ways you can help your child continue to experience positive and successful learning at home. Students will also be given access to RAZ Kids ( an online reading library based on their reading level) which they can use for their nightly reading. Begin by establishing a daily reading routine. Provide access to a variety of books so your child can choose and feel a sense of power over his or her reading. Read different kinds of books--picture books, mysteries, fables, biographies, non-fiction, etc. Try reading poems, songs, rhymes and even riddles. Read to get information such as game directions, toy instructions and recipes. Be sure to let your child see you reading as well. If possible, make frequent trips to your local library. Get your child his or her own library card. You might subscribe to a children's magazine. Children love to receive mail! It is important to remember that any type of exposure to books, whether it be your child reading independently or you reading a story to your child, will improve his/her reading abilities as well as begin to instill a love of reading. Never underestimate the power of your support and encouragement.

**Please note: If your child struggles in several areas, the homework load will obviously be much greater. I will work with you to modify the homework, so that your child receives the maximum benefit, yet does not experience overload.