Homework+Expectation

After meeting with 2nd grade team and discussing the inputs that several parents shared about homework ideas, we have created a homework plan that we feel may best meet the needs and requirements of both school and home. We will encourage that all 2nd grade students read for a minimum of 60 minutes and practice 20 minutes of math per week.

__Reading-__

The reason for reading homework is to build a love for reading as well as your child’s reading fluency and accuracy. This year, parents and students can choose from a variety of sources such as their library books, books from home, online books, Raz-kids, Tumblebooks or supplemental reading materials of your choice. We believe by giving your child the choice to select “good fit” reading materials, they will work towards building their confidence in reading.

__Math-__

In participating in math homework, our hope is for each student to feel comfortable with numbers, problem solving and addition and subtraction facts up to 18. One reason these skills are valuable is to develop confidence and understanding of math skills. This knowledge will allow students to feel more success as we build within each math unit. Parents and students can choose to practice math skills through math superstar, addition and subtraction flashcards, online math games, sites from teacher’s web and phone apps. Again, the goal is for children to develop the love of math through a variety of practices.

At this time, we have decided we will not do weekly tracking and monthly monitoring of student’s homework logins. Our focus for homework is to promote responsibility, love for reading and math.