PLEASE remind your child to write their NAME on ANY homework or things that are turned in to me. We have a fun saying that goes like this: The first thing I do is always the same....I take out my pencil and write my name! :)
Thanks!
Word Wall Words:
The word wall sheet is an option, but not the only option for your child to practice the weekly word wall words. My son loves "working out" the words in various ways. We'll act out bouncing a basketball while spelling the word and then "shoot a basket" and say the word. Or we disco dance while spelling the word, then say the word. We practice spelling/naming each word 3 times. It's a great way to get moving and learn words. You can make up new ways to work out words like "the robot" or "karate." Some other ways to practice are to make the words with Legos or Play Dough. Have your child give you a spelling a test (They read and and check your work). The words with the * are helper words. If I know.....Then I know ALL - ball tall call fall LET - get set wet met
Words Their Way: A list of words will be sent home soon.
Your child will bring home a list of words Monday (usually). We meet as a group to discuss this list of words at school. I ask students questions about the words: What do you notice about these words? How would you sort them? Students cut out the words, sort and glue them at school. The list that goes home should also be cut, sorted, and glued. These words may be practiced in similar ways to the word wall words. Look at the Homework packet sent home for Curriculum Night for Ideas.
Math: Home Links - An email will be sent home about which Home Links to complete.
Reading: Reading for 20 minutes. This may be alone, with a partner or with a parent. If they read alone try to have your child read a good fit book (a book in which they know most words, but still have to do some work to figure out some words (about 2 per page). But it's also fine to have them read picture books and read the pictures or retell the story.
Ask your child questions abut what they are reading. They may even practice retelling the story to you:
* Start with the title: "In the book...."
* Who are the main characters?
* Setting
* Explain what happened in the story (Make sure to share important details and character names in sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally...)
* Explain the problem and how it was solved.
Reminder:
Your child is not required to turn in homework. I will be happy to accept any work that is done at home with a smile!
You decide what works for you and your family. The homework policy is 10 minutes per day for first grade NOT including reading books. There may be, from time to time, an assignment that must be returned. Also, if you have any questions or comments about homework please contact me.
Thanks!
Word Wall Words:
The word wall sheet is an option, but not the only option for your child to practice the weekly word wall words. My son loves "working out" the words in various ways. We'll act out bouncing a basketball while spelling the word and then "shoot a basket" and say the word. Or we disco dance while spelling the word, then say the word. We practice spelling/naming each word 3 times. It's a great way to get moving and learn words. You can make up new ways to work out words like "the robot" or "karate." Some other ways to practice are to make the words with Legos or Play Dough. Have your child give you a spelling a test (They read and and check your work). The words with the * are helper words. If I know.....Then I know ALL - ball tall call fall LET - get set wet met
Words Their Way: A list of words will be sent home soon.
Your child will bring home a list of words Monday (usually). We meet as a group to discuss this list of words at school. I ask students questions about the words: What do you notice about these words? How would you sort them? Students cut out the words, sort and glue them at school. The list that goes home should also be cut, sorted, and glued. These words may be practiced in similar ways to the word wall words. Look at the Homework packet sent home for Curriculum Night for Ideas.
Math: Home Links - An email will be sent home about which Home Links to complete.
Reading: Reading for 20 minutes. This may be alone, with a partner or with a parent. If they read alone try to have your child read a good fit book (a book in which they know most words, but still have to do some work to figure out some words (about 2 per page). But it's also fine to have them read picture books and read the pictures or retell the story.
Ask your child questions abut what they are reading. They may even practice retelling the story to you:
* Start with the title: "In the book...."
* Who are the main characters?
* Setting
* Explain what happened in the story (Make sure to share important details and character names in sequence - First, Next, Then, After that, Finally...)
* Explain the problem and how it was solved.
Reminder:
Your child is not required to turn in homework. I will be happy to accept any work that is done at home with a smile!
You decide what works for you and your family. The homework policy is 10 minutes per day for first grade NOT including reading books. There may be, from time to time, an assignment that must be returned. Also, if you have any questions or comments about homework please contact me.