Homework

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Homework Guidelines Homework in Room One is all about home learning supporting the classroom programme. It is a fabulous opportunity to see your child’s progress and become totally involved in the topics being investigated at school. Tuesday- Homework sheet is sent home Next Tuesday– Homework due back a sticker off a piece of fruit


 * I am flexible about homework as I understand that all families have different commitments out of school
 * time and we all have our own opinions about how much homework is appropriate. This sheet is designed to meet everybody’s needs.
 * The school policy states that children of this age group will read each night and spend 15-30mins on specific homework. The reason for homework is to set up healthy homework routines and encourage self-motivation.
 * My philosophy is- do as much or as little as you prefer and I will be extremely keen to mark your homework efforts.

The only thing that is compulsory is that the homework sheet is read and signed by an adult each week so I know that you are informed about what is happening in OUR classroom!

=Homework sheets may include- = This is discussed throughout the week in class and is intended to encourage positive and supportive students. I would also like these quotes to be talked about and enjoyed at home.
 * Quote of the week - **

Investigation and research skills are some of the most important essential skills of learning. We must encourage children to ask questions and have the skills to find the answers. This section of the homework sheet will possibly include children using different technologies such as the internet and faxing people for information. Both are available at school. Children can ask me during the week to fax a letter they have written or find an internet site they have found that may have information about the FACT.
 * Fact of the week/True or False- **

This section is designed to challenge those children who love to problem solve and create. You can take this make and create task as far as you like. This section will always be issued for two weeks so the children can really achieve great results. I include these types of activities because children can develop research skills, communication skills, cooperation and social skills and practical problem solving skills.
 * Make and Create- **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These will be directly linked to the focus in class. An example of this may be- we will be discussing writing instructions in class and the homework task will be to write instructions to give to an Alien that has just arrived on earth explaining ‘How to brush his teeth’.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Literacy link- **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I believe maths learning should relate to everyday life and the homework will encourage this theory. The tasks will usually be problem- solving activities. The children may occasionally bring home other maths homework that will be an activity they have not completed in class time, this is your child’s first priority as it will be due back completed the next day.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Marvellous Maths- **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Understanding the world around us and investigating other countries gives the children empathy with other cultures and broadens their outlook. If you need an atlas, send a note to school and I will issue you one to the end of the year.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">World Around Us Activities- **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The day in class is jam packed with learning and occasionally an activity just doesn’t fit in. The homework will very occasionally include activities that should have been completed in class time.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Terrific Topic- **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There will be heaps of other activities that are designed to inspire the children and motivate them to develop appropriate homework routines which should set them up for future learning. Our class will be focussing each week on a thinking skill this will be written at the top of the homework sheet and would be a fantastic talking point at home. Term 3 we are looking at ‘Habit of mind’ skills to enhance thinking and learning.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Tasks- **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you have any concerns or comments please don’t hesitate to contact me, <span style="display: block; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;">Learn and enjoy! Katie Wenborn