tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post8084912635249437947..comments2023-10-01T09:44:52.581-04:00Comments on Teaching is Elementary: Homework - Been there, Done that!Nancy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-24886423937580048232015-06-20T03:11:38.836-04:002015-06-20T03:11:38.836-04:00I think teachers should have a schedule for homewo...I think teachers should have a schedule for homework such that if the English teacher gives homework today, the math teacher does not! This will make it easy for kids to get their homework done!stanleyhttp://allhomeworktutors.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-76648881750250208952014-02-08T18:50:31.231-05:002014-02-08T18:50:31.231-05:00My Sis is an Elementary Teacher an I'm really...My Sis is an Elementary Teacher an I'm really appreciate what she does to her pupils.Myra Maehttp://besttypingsoftware.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-40218074292804245052011-10-20T07:29:45.895-04:002011-10-20T07:29:45.895-04:00Another great resource-laden post, Nancy! Thank yo...Another great resource-laden post, Nancy! Thank you for all the information about homework. I must admit, I am on the side of the teacher who gives very little homework. My students have nine different subjects a day (of course, that includes art or P.E. and music), and they have 5 or more different teachers. Imagine if all of us gave them homework!<br /><br />I wish I could say that I always give homework that is "purposeful, efficient, offer choices, completed without help and is enjoyable or interesting." I can't always say that, but I, like you, am going to pay more attention after reading this. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />DeniseDenise Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583406241247334445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-51420926479834277762011-10-13T08:42:29.601-04:002011-10-13T08:42:29.601-04:00Early in the year, I received a frantic email from...Early in the year, I received a frantic email from a parent about how her ADHD child was not writing homework assignments in the student planner. Every night there was a fight about the planner.<br /><br />I phoned the mother. I articulated the importance of homework as being the reinforcement of skills learned in class and the practice of good home study habits (habits they need for middle school).<br /><br />I suggested the mother not focus on the planner. I post my homework assignments on my class website so that all students have access (even if they forget to write down assignments). <br /><br />I suggested mom and daughter decide on 50 minutes of time per night where the daughter sits and does the homework. A computer screen can be open to the assignments page. Also, she should praise her child for bringing home materials needed for homework.<br /><br />Homework doesn't need to contribute to family tension :).<br /><br />Janet | expateducator.comjanet | expateducator.comhttp://expateducator.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-69492864688075064842011-10-04T20:54:07.176-04:002011-10-04T20:54:07.176-04:00Seems like issues of homework are in the air (agai...Seems like issues of homework are in the air (again!). I too am looking to really revamp what I do this year. Enough is enough. I'm looking to change for the sake of the kids, parents and myself so that homework becomes an enjoyable, learning experience at home. <br /><br />I look forward to following your journey, Nancy. Here's where you can find mine: http://www.theinspiredclassroom.com/2011/10/revising-homework/Elizabeth Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740409123355763568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-25023339644273132742011-10-02T14:55:51.252-04:002011-10-02T14:55:51.252-04:00You can see what I assign if you look at the Homew...You can see what I assign if you look at the Homework tab on my class site: www.msnorthrup.com<br /><br />I almost never use a worksheet. Generally my homework is: 5 min vocab activity (student choice from menu) and flexible reading log. I add one 5 min math, science, or ss task if we need it. For instance: Draw and label the parts of a river OR create and solve 3 multi-digit multiplication problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023849026866219188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-24421307443970686742011-10-02T10:59:41.432-04:002011-10-02T10:59:41.432-04:00Hi Amanda,
Thanks so much for adding to my post...Hi Amanda,<br /> Thanks so much for adding to my post. Like you I require less homework now than I did many years ago. Part of the reason is that I am a parent of 2 children. Many nights it was a struggle and battle to get it done. <br /> Recently I have added some choice to some of the assignments. Still, the choices involve worksheets. I think perhaps I will see what other ways I can give students a choice. By giving choices it allows for the students to take control over their learning as well. I'll be contacting you via twitter to see what your choices look like.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062787008829792602.post-6125389279750598332011-10-02T10:25:17.380-04:002011-10-02T10:25:17.380-04:00A few years ago I revamped how I do homework, too....A few years ago I revamped how I do homework, too. I require MUCH less and include a lot of student choice. It has made a tremendous difference in my classroom - happier student home lives, happier parents, less fighting with students about getting their work completed, happier student/teacher relationship. <br />Making changes is one of my favorite things about being a teacher! I look forward to reading about the changes you make!<br />@msnorthrupAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023849026866219188noreply@blogger.com