Kindergarten with Mrs. Martin
HOMEWORK
In my classroom, Kindergarten homework is only given when I see a skill that needs extra practice. In most cases this involves learning to write letters, numbers and words correctly. I will write “Homework” at the top of any papers that are for home. Often I will write “Return for a Way to Go Award” at the top to reward your child for good work. I will not give an award if the work is not done neatly. I encourage you to let your child complete the homework independently, but if you see the work being done incorrectly you should help as needed.
It’s never too soon to teach responsible homework routines!
Have your child work at a clean table away from distractions when doing their work. When the homework is completed, your child should place it in their folder and return it to me.
Reading to your child daily is one of the most important things you can do at home to help your child. Reading aloud helps develop your child's vocabulary and let's them hear the sounds and patterns in our language. Children who have been read to at home have an advantage when reading skills are taught at school.
Want to get the most out of each and every book? Ask the following questions when reading to your child:
What is in a story?
1. Title
2. Author
3. When
4. Where
5. Characters
6. Goal (what do they want?)
7. Problem
8. Plan (idea)
9. How is the problem fixed?
10. How did the story end?
Read-Read-Read-Read
