Homework has several purposes
To review and practice concepts taught at school
To develop student responsibility and independence
To develop good study habits
To develop perseverance and resourcefulness
PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
Structure Time - Plan Ahead As A Family so you are not caught short with no time to get homework done. It is certainly difficult to plan around soccer, shopping and family events; but it can be done. You may not be able to have a consistent time through the week, but you probably can have a consistent time for each day. It is the child's responsibility to get the homework done, but you can structure time so it is possible.
Be A Cheerleader/Supporter - Not a Teacher
Usually homework is not new material, it is something students have been taught at school and need to practice.
Jobs that are helpful for parents to do:
o Review the work so you are aware of what your child is learning
o Check to see the homework is done
o Check to see it is neat (whatever is appropriate for your child's grade level)
o Be aware of your child's response. If he/she becomes very frustrated while working, the work should stop. If a short explanation can sort things out, fine. If it takes more than 10 minutes, then let the teacher know that the child worked, but needs more help from school.
Do not correct the homework. If parents act as teachers and correct the work, then the teacher doesn't know that the child is having a problem and, therefore, can't tell what the problem is.
CHILD'S RESPONSIBILITY
Know what the homework is
Bring the materials home to do the work
Do the work carefully and thoughtfully
Do his/her own work
Return the homework when it is due
If homework is accomplished quickly and carefully - READ for the rest of the allotted time.
TIME
Generally, homework is given four nights a week - -
Kindergarten - 10 minutes
First Grade - 15 minutes
Second Grade - 20 minutes
Third Grade - 30 minutes
Fourth Grade - 40 minutes
Fifth Grade - 50 minutes |
