Homework

The purpose of homework is to reinforce coursework, strengthen concepts, establish good study skills, and develop self-discipline and responsibility. Teachers will assign homework which is reasonable, relevant, and which, in both volume and frequency, will be consistent with the goals described. Teachers may assign a weekly packet or daily assignments. Your child's teacher will explain their individual homework routine to their families.

Helpful Homework Tips

• If possible, set up a designated spot in your home where your child can do homework and have supplies such as pencils and an eraser readily available.
• Provide assistance when necessary and go over the homework with your child once it is completed. If you feel that your child is having difficulty or may not understand the assignment, let the teacher know.
• Turn off the TV and put away any electronic devices during homework time to minimize distractions.
• Read with your child and discuss the book once you are done.

Reading With Your Child

Reading will be a part of your child's daily homework. Below are some tips to help with reading at home.

• Help your child pick books that are not too difficult. The aim is to give your child lots of successful reading experiences.
• Give your child a chance to sound out a word. Remind your child to sound out the word using the letter sounds and think about what makes sense.
• When your child makes a mistake, gently point out the letters he or she overlooked or read incorrectly. Many beginning readers will guess at a word based on its first letter.
• Reread a book over and over. It helps to build fluency and increases comprehension.
• Don't leave home without it! Bring along a book or magazine any time your child has to wait, such as at a doctor's office. Always try to fit in reading!
• Discuss the book once your child is done reading. Ask questions that will have your child remember what the characters did in the story or share information that was learned.