I've been thinking about what I want to do for homework next school year. This year, while teaching 3rd grade, they had a reading passage with 12 questions (Thunks Reviews) and 2 spiral math sheets (Math Madness). I sent it home on Mondays and it was due on Fridays. For next year I created a Weekly Homework Menu. It will go home on Mondays and be due on Fridays. I wanted to be as flexible as possible which is why I listed "weekly suggested times" instead of "nightly" ones. I know how busy…

Weekly Homework

Hi again!! I know that here in Louisiana, we are all getting ready for a new school year starting soon!! For some, like Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, and Catholic Schools, it's already begun. We at Mayfair are busy preparing all those little behind the scenes things that need to be done in order to start off on the right foot. I thought I would take this time to talk about my OZ binders and Homework Packets. I know that homework is a hotly debated topic among some schools and parents…

Tons of free printable 4th grade worksheets, games and educational activites to make learning fun for grade 4 students.

In my classroom, I assign homework weekly! I LOVE using this homework cover sheets to help keep my students organized and on top of their homework! I have included two different versions of these cover sheets. Version 1: a space for students name and the date, spelling and vocabulary, and a homework overview with parent initials. Version 2: a space for students name and the date, a section for you to add anything (could be spelling and vocabulary) and a homework overview section. This…

Searching for tips and tricks to help older students fix letter formation? Here is a list of tried and true letter formation practice ideas to help your students get those letters fixed!

Looking for a homework alternative that students will love? Introducing Unhomework! An alternative homework system for elementary students. With this homework choice board, students can pick the homework activities they would like to complete each week in exchange for raffle tickets! There is also a parent survey! Perfect for kindergarten homework, 1st grade homework, 2nd grade homework, 3rd grade homework, 4th grade homework, or 5th grade homework! Grab this alternative to homework!

I'm starting to really teach and practice comprehension skills. Based on our reading assessments (TRCs) at the beginning of the year I came up with this worksheet to aide in recalling details. I had m

The first day of 2nd grade for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of 2nd grade to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

Learn about the benefits of monthly writing prompts for kids. This article gives examples for each month as well as a free writing calendar.