Kindergarten Homework Night

September 2015

Goals for tonight!Parents meet a new friend.Get your child’s homework kit prepared and

ready to go.Learn new ways to help your child with

homework.

Have fun!

Kindergarten HomeworkShould be 15-20 minutes FOUR nights a week!Kindergarten is a unique age and stage. Parents need

to be involved with the homework! Homework needs to be differentiated according to

child’s needs.Please be sure to be attentive and make homework

time interruption free.

Daily HomeworkDaily Dozen: Flashcard/Game Practice/Math ExpressionsReading DailyVideo LessonsLetter of the Week Printing/P.E. Sheet

PhilosophyGame play creates an optimal state for

learning. Children are relaxed and receptive and yet exhibit intense concentration. When leading a game you’re likely to find that your child becomes completely absorbed.

Game play helps social skills.Increases critical thinking skills.Increases cooperative learning skills.Game play should be at your child’s level or

slightly above.

Homework Kit IncludesNumber Flashcards to 32 Uppercase/lowercase lettersAlphabet ChartKindergarten sight wordsGeneric game boardZoophonics reference sheetGame InstructionsInstructions for home access to ST Math (Jiji)Please keep kit in a safe place when not in

use.

Reading Log Due every weekParent records stories read on the right side.

Make sure to discuss stories with your child. (Ask them questions to check for understanding)

Left side-usually an activity using one of the stories read that week. Parents can record their child’s ideas

Homework Check Off Sheet Stays in Red Homework FolderParent checks off activities completed each

day. OK to repeat the activities your child likes.Choose activities that are a bit challenging,

but not so difficult that they can’t succeed.Work on the skills your child needs to master

P.E. and Video ClipsAn exercise/printing sheet will go home

weekly to let you know the letter of the week.Video Clips will be viewable on Ms.

Campbell’s classroom website, www.vejarelementary.org

Video Clips focus on how to form the letters correctly.

Parents need to watch their child write to make sure their child is forming the letters correctly.

Daily DozenSet timer for 12 minutes only!Choose one or two flashcard or game

activities to do with your child.When the timer goes off, you are done!Have your child be responsible and put all

the materials away for another day.Have fun with your child……Remember the

most powerful way for young children to learn is through play!

Thank you for coming!