Homework

Homeworkmedia type="custom" key="9825511" align="right" Term 2 **Dear Parents/Caregivers,**

There are many thoughts about the positives and negatives of homework. Research shows that homework can provide an opportunity for creating good study habits, but shouldn't take too long. It can help reinforce learning done at school but should be topical and relevant to a child’s’ everyday life. It should be an independent activity but include interaction and feedback from parents and teachers.

I understand how hard it is to motivate children to do homework on occasions and also how busy the demands and schedules in our lives actually are. Continuing this term for Year One students in K/1R, we are approaching homework in a different way, using a **//__Homework Grid.__//** The Homework Grid will have eight sections. The children **have** to complete the __top four sections__ of the grid and can then **choose** __at least__ **one** of activities from the bottom section. The activities are completed over a two week cycle and cover the more traditional tasks but also include some fun, everyday activities as well. Some other areas that will be covered are ‘Thinking Skills’, citizenship, physical activity, housework, problem solving, research, puzzles, games, music and art. They will need an A4 book in which to record their work and are expected to present it neatly. When they complete a grid section, they will tick the box in the corner and ask you to sign alongside. There will also be other records to sign depending on the activity they choose. Please check their work and provide your feedback to encourage them in their efforts. Hopefully, homework will be more relevant and appealing and your child will be motivated to do their best to complete it. We have lots of merit awards, a fortnightly draw and a major reward at the end of the term for all those students who manage to complete their homework grid each fortnight.  This file has each fortnight's homework. Never again will your child be able to say 'Mrs. Redman didn't give us any homework this week'!! They still might be able to tell me 'The dog ate it!' though.

Homework for Kindergarten students
I have had a few requests from parents for some homework suitable for kindergarten students. Although homework is not prescribed in the first year at school, I am more than happy to supply some activity sheets that support their learning. It is not compulsory, but if you want to enjoy some quality time with your child and enjoy the learning journey together, then I am more than happy to support you in this. An A4 book has been supplied and the sheets can be pasted in each week. If the book is returned regularly, I will give feedback on the work and supply the next sheets and activities. My expectation of ‘work’ at home is for your child to talk to you about their day, read to you as often as they can and learn the ‘ring’ words that I have supplied on a lanyard. Thank you for your continued support. I __love__ teaching your children. They are beautiful, unique individuals who are doing a great job of learning and having fun!

Mrs. Judy Redman