Weekly Homework

The district homework policy for first grade students should only be 20 minutes per night of homework and reading must be one of the assignments.  We send books home Monday – Thursday which your child is expected to read, this is the Home Reading Program.  We also provide a parent read-aloud, which is a text for parents to read out loud to their children, think of it as a "bedtime story." I'm not saying that a bedtime story is homework, but what child will tell you they don't like to cuddle up and listen to a story before they go to sleep?  In addition, your child is more than welcome to read additional books you have at home and do additional projects that you decide upon.   If you are looking for additional activities, one suggestion I can offer is to extend your child’s learning of the topics we are currently studying in class.   I feel strongly that it’s important for children to have down time at home to relax, play and just be kids.  Please remember that the children work very hard all day long while they are at school and they truly need their time at home to rejuvenate and be ready for a new day of learning when they come to school.  Thanks for your support!      Listed below are additional homework activities if this is something that fits into the fabric of your family.