Make sure your child's first and last name are on every page of his/her homework.

Homework is due the next day.

Please allow your child to spell and write their homework.  It is important that your child stretches words out (says them slowly out loud) and writes down the sounds he/she hears.  If words are being spelled for them, they are not learning the fundamental steps of spelling, reading and writing.  Please do not spell ANYTHING for your child, unless  I specify that it needs to be correct.

Please make sure homework is completed neatly and carefully, especially handwriting practice sheets.  It is important that your child develops a sense of effort and pride in completing their work.

Please complete all homework in pencil, unless otherwise specified.

As part of weekly homework, please read with your child everyday, even on the weekends.  Your child should also read to you (books that I send home, familiar books or Easy Readers).  This will increase their ability to understand the concepts of reading, the importance of reading and the procedures of reading.  Reading to and with you will also aid in developing a sense of excitement about books and reading within your child.