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Homework can be a hot topic for debate, but surveys have shown that teachers and families see the benefit of meaningful homework! As a teacher, it is important to establish a homework routine and find activities that are meaningful for families. Parents may not know the best ways to help or always have the best resources, but they love their kids and want to support them. Use these tips to make homework easier for families this year!
Research is inconclusive when it comes to homework and its academic benefits, so shift your mindset about the purpose of it. Â Think about the nonacademic benefits of homework!
Homework is a communication tool that allows families to see what their children are learning. It also provides opportunities for families to work on school-related skills.Â
There is a direct connection between student success and strong school-home partnerships. Hanover Research reports improvements in the following areas when parents are involved in their child’s educational experience:
Assigning homework in first grade is a big decision. Some districts require homework so there’s not much choice in these instances. Even when it feels like your hands are tied behind your back, you can make homework manageable, memorable, and easier for families!Â
Consider these best practices for homework with your first graders and their families:
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Use these classroom-tested, low-prep resources to make homework easier for families (& you!)
This high-quality phonics homework is a great way to keep families involved in their student’s learning. It incorporates decoding, reading, comprehension, and writing into fun, effective phonics practice!
How this resource helps you make homework easier for families:
These decodable word cards are another great resource to share with families and allow for easily personalized practice for everyone!
Send decoding cards home one set at a time so you don’t overwhelm families. When sending the cards home, put them on a binder ring or inside a sandwich bag.Â
Share a family-friendly letter with parents along with the first set of cards to explain the importance of decoding skills. By taking a proactive approach to at-home practice, parents are more likely to tackle the task at home with their child!
Another way to make homework easier for parents is to send home a list of easy activities to practice with decoding cards. When you give parents options, this provides freedom to choose the activity that works best for them and their child each day.
*Check out more simple & engaging games to play with decodable words!
Sending home sight word cards is also a wonderful way to help make homework easier for families!
These colorful, leveled cards not only encourage practice of important high frequency words but also give parents the confidence that they’re on the right track when effectively supporting their children— remember, greater parent involvement means better student achievement!
Like the decodable cards, send these home in a reinforced zippered bag to ensure everyone has what they need to complete homework assignments with ease! Also, include a parent letter to explain what sight words are and why they are so important for students to learn.Â
Offer easy suggestions of Sight Word Activities parents can do with their child using these cards, such as:
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These tips will help you make homework easier for families! When families are involved, their students will experience more success. This year is going to be better than you think— I just know it!Â
I’m a teacher who believes in creating a classroom kids love and activities that keep them engaged all day!
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