Building Community with Parents
Overview (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyStage 2: Consolidation / Fluency
Stage 3: Literacy for Growth
Ages:
6-10
Grade Range:
1st 2nd 3rd 4thFood Groups:
Primary: Classroom Tips
Transcript
I don't send home traditional homework. What I like to do is send home one of three things that last the week. In order to build community with parents and let them know what we're working on in the classroom, I send home one of three things. Every week, students will either get Math is Fun, a Reading Log, or twenty Selfless Minutes. They have four nights, Monday through Thursday, to complete that task.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Building Community with Parents: Overview (Virtual Tour) is to use three kinds of homework to let parents know what students are learning in the classroom. The teacher discusses the three things she sends home Math is Fun, a Reading Log or Twenty Selfless Minutes. These are week-long tasks for the student and parent to complete together.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- It may be useful to create a communication book to send home with students so parents can let you know how the homework went. - A simple checkmark or short comment on students homework lets students and parents know that you're keeping track of their progress. - Not all parents are going to be able to help their children with the homework. Be sensitive to their situation so that they do not feel guilty if they cannot help. If the student is working independently, ensure they have the right tools for success.
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