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Re: Homework

by Karen C

Jan 25, 2012

Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

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Teach1st On 1/25/12, Karen C wrote:

I don't know? Maybe because they are under the illusion that all they have to do is get their kid to the door and get them picked up and you do the rest? That they are so pampered from their childhood they don't like having any responsibility? I know, I am sarcastic and not helping. What I have done is explain t...See MoreOn 1/25/12, Karen C wrote:

I don't know? Maybe because they are under the illusion that all they have to do is get their kid to the door and get them picked up and you do the rest? That they are so pampered from their childhood they don't like having any responsibility? I know, I am sarcastic and not helping. What I have done is explain that the homework will help their child reach the level of reading and math they will need for second grade. That, yes, it doesn't seem fair that 1st graders have homework, but all the outcomes for upper level grades have filtered down to 1st and in order for their child to meet expectations in 2nd and beyond they need to have a solid foundation. If, they - the parents, do not like this trickle down effect, THEY need to let their congressmen know that what NCLB is doing is NOT in their best interest of child development. Congress is NOT listening to teachers, but MAYBE in parents get going it MIGHT change.

But, what to actually do. Make sure you are not just giving busy work. Make sure your homework has a purpose, not just because the program you are using says so. Make sure ALL kids can do the homework the first night without parents having to TEACH the homework. The most frustrating thing a parent can face is the inability to help their 1st grader because they don't know what it is you want from them. Make sure what you are asking is practicing skills not learning them at home. And that your students can get ALL their homework done in 10 minutes. My homework packet consists of spelling words, high frequency sight words, and a poem. ALL these we go over and I have EACH student read ALL the words before sending them home. I also include a comprehension story the parent reads to them (at the beginning of the school year) and they answer questions together. I don't send any math homework - I want to SEE what they know. AND, you need to make sure you check and send responses home on ANY homework you send. I also give one "free night" so parents have homework only 3 nights a week. They appreciate the flexiblity since many families go to church activities on Wednesday nights. I also tell my families they don't have to do the homework, but homework is like any sport - the more you practice something the better you get. I do have some parents who opt not to do the homework with their child, so during the day when we have a few down times, or we get done with something early, I pull those kids and we "do homework". Good Luck!!!

Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get > a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

Jan 28, 2012

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Vet Teacher On 1/25/12, Karen C wrote: > Why do my parent's complain about homework. My student get > a packett on Monday and return Friday. Help

What kind of a community is your community? Many middle-class parents these days are both working outside the home. If it's homework that requires parental help or supervision, parents are increasingly...See More

Feb 6, 2012

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