Homework If your child was in class with us last year, you'll notice we've changed our homework structure. We now have two types of homework. Category 1: Ongoing Homework 20 minutes of reading and 10 minutes of math practice are expected daily. These daily 30 minutes are meant to be constant, predictable, and habit-forming. Reading can be independent, the child reading to a parent or sibling, or a parent or sibling reading to the student. Variety is the spice of life, so change it up from time to time! Math can be Dreambox, flash cards, online games, story problems you find online, or best of all, real-life math applications. We will occasionally suggest a specific online practice or handout a paper worksheet in class. Again, do what works best for your child, and don't get stuck in a rut. Each Wednesday, we will collect a "homework ticket" that has a parent signature verifying that your child completed the expected 30 minutes of daily reading and math. No reading log, no checking Dreambox minutes, no cursive notebook to tote back and forth. Your child will bring home a supply of these tickets at the end of this week to last all trimester. Signed tickets translate to points for the Homework Hustle, a homework participation contest we'll explain to the kids. Ongoing homework goals
Category 2: Assigned HomeworkHomework assignments are given instead of the ongoing homework (doing both would be ideal, but isn't required). Homework assignments focus students on current learning and are necessary for the next day's classwork. Assignments can come any day of the week, but won't be an everyday thing. We'll send you an email update whenever a new assignment has been made. Sometimes there will be a written component to turn in. Other times, there will simply be a question to discuss. Not doing the homework assignment is similar to being absent for a lesson. Assigned homework goals
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