Homework Philosophy

    Homework is assigned every evening. The function of homework in first grade is to ensure that the skills that have been taught are reviewed daily and practiced each night. I rely heavily on your help and support as we delve into the curriculum and your support facilitates a smooth learning process for your child. Homework also gives you a chance to see what your child is doing in class and to participate in this part of their learning. It can alert you to difficulties that we may need to discuss or just give you an opportunity to give a big high five for all the great work and effort you are seeing. Homework is often in the form of  written assignment(s) and reading/reviewing information from the YCF (Yellow Clip Folder) or supplemental materials I have sent home. I will post the HW everyday by 4 PM. Please be sure to look every night as assignments are given based on extra help I may think they need, an assignment I plan to give the next day that I'd like them to prepare for, an assessment I plan to give, or a subject game we might be playing that I feel review will help with. Assignments are not lengthy but they are important.

     HW may be another transitional first grade moment, especially if your homework expectations have been different in the past.  It won't take long for you and your child to fall into a rhythm. If your child has persistent HW difficulties, this may need to be a discussion we have. You should not have to introduce a topic to your child via homework.