Homework

15 Minutes Independent Reading (EVERY NIGHT):

• • Read "Just Right" books.

  • Record books read on Quarterly Reading Log.

  • "Just Right" books can be found on the website arbookfind.com. Choose "Advanced Search" to search for books within your child's ZPD and subjects of interest. This is not an online reading site, it it only for finding titles. Once you find books of interest, you must go to a library or bookstore to find the book.

5 Minutes Math Fact Practice (EVERY NIGHT):

• • Work on the XTra Math website

  • Practice using flash cards.

  • Play a math game on the Investigations website.

FUNdations Homework (nightly practice or review):

• • At the beginning of each unit, a FUNdations Unit Packet will be sent home.

  • There are activities to complete for practice within the unit packet.

  • As Fundations weeks usually last longer than actual school weeks, your child may work ahead of the assigned week. In that case, please review Unit Trick Words and Current Words to prepare for the unit tests.

  • In addition, your child can practice the trick words and current words using Moby Max "Spelling".

  • Nightly practice will directly correspond to success on the unit tests.

  • Additional FUNdations resources can be found under the Resources tab.

Students can work to challenge themselves by completing the following activities at home or when finished with required work in school:

• • • Reading:

      1. Monthly Book Reports: See Mrs. Mavis for a monthly book report form.

    • Writing: Write a story, paragraph, letter, or poem at home. When finished share it with Mrs. Mavis or read it to the class. Revise, edit and publish, if interested.

    • Math:

      1. Monthly Challenge Math Packet: Please see math packet for more information.

      2. Challenge Math Books: Logic and Balanced Math books are some opportunities for your child to extend his or her math learning in the classroom or at home. Please see Mrs. Mavis for a copy of one of these books.

    • Social Studies and/or Science:

      1. Complete one of the Weekly STEM Challenges on Google Classroom.

      2. Choose a topic to research. Write a paragraph or report giving information about the topic. Share will Mrs. Mavis or present to the class.