Week of November 23rd:
There will be no Math or Phonogram homework for this week. Please continue to review (and add the new ones) phonogram cards daily. Also, please be sure to read for at least 15 minutes per night.
Week of November 16th:
We will begin writing 10 phonograms a night, 3 times each. We will also have 2 spelling words on Monday, and 3 spelling words on Tuesday.
There will be NO homework Wednesday night for the concert.
We will also have Math homework every night but Wednesday, as well as 15 minutes of reading.
I did have a discussion with the class about responsibility and their book bags/ books. I remind students several times before they leave to bring their book bags home. I have also noticed a high number of missing books. If your child does not bring home their reading book, please have them read another book at home. We want to be sure that students are reading as much as they can on their own now.
Week of November 2nd:
Although I won't update this page all of the time, the homework remains the same. Phonogram/ Spelling homework, 15 minutes of reading, and a Math worksheet.
I do want to send out another note to reiterate the expectations of homework.
Phonogram/ Spelling Homework-
The phonogram/spelling homework reviews some of our previous phonograms. The weekly test is based off of the new phonograms presented in the homework, as well as any other phonograms we have already reviewed (first 26). The page should be cut along the line before the student sits down to perform the homework. They should not be able to see any of the phonograms. An adult should ask them to write the specific phonogram down on the line. We do ask that they use their best Spalding handwriting. Making sure they are starting at the correct spot. We have seen some students just copying the phonograms down. In this case, they aren't learning the phonograms by listening to them.
The same goes for their spelling words. An adult should ask them to write their spelling word (a, it, is, she), and the student should say the sounds of the word before they start writing. We have told the students that they must say tell their pencil what to do. You should be able to hear them saying the sounds before writing them on both the phonograms and words.
Markings on the spelling words will be done Mon- Weds. and no markings will be done on Thursday.
You should also spend time each night reviewing the phonograms with their phonogram cards. Choose the ones that are on the homework as well as others that you know they may struggle with, or whichever you choose. You don't have to spend lots of time going over the cards, you could just go over them once. We want to make sure that the students are reviewing the cards.
Math Homework-
Math homework is sent out each night, even on Fridays. These are all on topics that we have introduced to the class. The students will need help with the instructions. I suggest that you explain to the students the process of completing the paper. If you are unclear of what needs to be done, that is ok. Please have your child attempt to complete the paper the best they can.
This upcoming week will be very much parent led and the students will need assistance.
Thank you!
Week of September 21st:
Monday- Phonogram homework (will include 7 phonograms), 15 minutes of reading or being read to, and Math worksheet. This week we are reviewing the first 26 phonograms. We will be taking a test on Friday with the phonograms on homework.
Tuesday- Phonogram homework (will include 7 phonograms), 15 minutes of reading or being read to, and Math worksheet.
Wednesday-Phonogram homework (will include 7 phonograms), 15 minutes of reading or being read to, and Math worksheet.
Thursday-Phonogram homework (will include 7 phonograms), 15 minutes of reading or being read to, and Math worksheet.
Friday- Math Homework
Week of September 14th:
Monday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math. Please make sure that students are taking their time writing their letters and numbers. Each letter and number must be started at the correct starting location. We are reviewing phonograms to remind students of how they should be writing them correctly.
Tuesday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math. Please make sure that students are taking their time writing their letters and numbers. Each letter and number must be started at the correct starting location. We are reviewing phonograms to remind students of how they should be writing them correctly.
Wednesday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math. Please make sure that students are taking their time writing their letters and numbers. Each letter and number must be started at the correct starting location. We are reviewing phonograms to remind students of how they should be writing them correctly.
Thursday- Math Homework
Week of August 31st:
Monday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math (Trace 1-5, Draw each number of things)
Tuesday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math (Trace 1-5, Count and circle the correct number of items.
Wednesday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math (Trace 1-5, Count and color the correct number of items)
Thursday- Phonogram homework, 15 minutes of reading, and Math (Trace and write 1-2, Count, circle, and color the correct number of items)
Friday- No Homework- R & R weekend
Weekend of August 2nd:
A simple Math page will be going home tomorrow for students to complete as homework this weekend. The page is due on Monday, August 31st. Students will count the apples on the left, and draw a line to the correlating number on the right. Students will then practice tracing their numbers on the bottom of the page.
Week of August 17th:
Daily phonogram homework. Correctly trace each phonogram starting at 2 on the clock. Say the sound of the phonogram before writing it each time. (This will allow students to learn the sounds and practice their handwriting). Please use correct pencil grip when writing these phonograms.
