Home Opportunities

A school is a busy place and many students often have after-school commitments with their families. I try to offer opportunities for home that are joyful and productive. Alfie Kohn, a well known researcher in the education world says, "There is absolutely no evidence of any academic benefit from assigning homework in elementary or middle school." I take this to heart. I find a larger benefit to a child's academic success is how well you and I communicate.

Typical Home Opportunities

Math:

Games

Open ended questions or puzzles

Problem solving challenges

Imagine Math (See Technology Links)

Reading:

Reading, even just ten minutes every day at home, can have an enormous impact on ANY human being.

Make it a priority and it will be one!

Writing:

Writer's notebooks

Recording observations

Writing about what matters to THEM

Spelling and Grammar:

Word games

Word lists with meaningful practice strategies

Social Studies/Science:

Articles for further reading