New Year, New Homework!

We are trying a new approach to homework in primary world here at TPS. More and more research proves that there is very little to no link between homework and student success. However, we appreciate the fact that most parents want homework for their kids (or at least want to help their kids with schoolwork at home). Our new homework "packet" for the week is only 1 sheet; it contains sight words for the week, a reading log and an Xtramath log.

Sight words- Instead of assigning students activities to help them remember sight words, they/you have your choice. some suggestions are:

• Make flash cards and review them several times over the night.
• Sky write
• Endless Reader app.
• Glitter Draw app.
• Build words with Legos
• Pipe cleaner words
• Hidden words

-Pinterest is a great place for inspiration, I recommend looking at ideas with your child and let them choose.

*This does not need to be returned to school

Reading log- just write the title of the book and them amount of time read. The goal is 20 minutes. 

-Complete Xtramath daily. 

That's it! 

If you have any thoughts or other suggestions post them below!