“Now that I look back, I don't know why I was so stressed about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be nothing.”

― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

Students should have about 30-40 minutes of homework each night

20 minutes

Reading! This can be a book, magazine, or online articles (though it's good to have a few 'lined up' to reduce time 'searching' for articles). Use these pages to help

Online Reading

5-10 minutes

Responding to Reading

5-10 minutes

Multiplication/Division Practice

Studies have shown that 7 minutes of math practice each day is effective for most students. Math Homework will be a practice of skills already taught in the classroom. If your child is having difficulty, please let me know so I can provide additional help at school.

The Homework Debate

The effectiveness of homework, especially in younger elementary grades, has been discussed recently in the academic world, as well as in the media. While time spent reading is strongly correlated with academic growth, I hope your child can spend the rest of their evenings playing games, exploring hobbies, or practicing sports without the stress of large amounts of homework. I will try to honor your family time by keeping homework to a minimum. If you have questions or concerns about homework please feel free to let me know!