GD5's Kindergarten teacher sends homework folder every Monday to be returned on Friday. It goes something like this (this week's)"
Mon - Write 2 sentences using new sight words; practice counting to 50 by 1's, 5's & 10's; Practice tracing nos to 20 & write them.
Tues Write about what you did over Thanksgiving Holiday & draw a picture to go with it; do Math Worksheet ...
Wed Read your library book. Write & draw about your favorite part.
Practice new letters & sounds from list. Practice writing those letters and write 3 words for each letter.
Thurs Read printed book (too simple so we read other books)to an adult; math - do worksheet ...
We have to do all during 2 nights since she goes to dance the other 2 nights. The worksheets & reading are easy for her, but she HATES writing. It is a battle to get her do the writing homework every time (although she does need writing practice). I don't think it would take her that long if she wouldn't fight it so much. The biggest problem is she only has about 2-1/2 hrs. from the time she gets home from (full day K)school and getting ready for bath and bed. She wants more time to just play.
Interestingly, my gr. niece, also 5. is in a different school district nearby and they get a monthly homework folder. It's mostly looking for things around the house etc. and none of it has to be turned in.
Amazing the difference between the districts!
