Homework


 * Please look under the discussion tab above for the daily homework. Don't make changes, but you may add comments to it. This is for you to use if you are absent, or check out and don't know what your homework is. You might want to double check your homework here and make sure you have the right pages written down, but you should be sure you are writing your assignments in your planner every day. Have a great day. Mrs. Evans**


 * Homework Tips for Parents: (taken from U.S. Dept. of Education)**

> Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.
 * Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do homework.**

> Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance.
 * Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available.**

> Establish a set time each day for doing homework. Don't let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.
 * Help your child with time management.**

> Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.
 * Be positive about homework.**

> Show your child that the skills they are learning are related to things you do as an adult. If your child is reading, you read too. If your child is doing math, balance your checkbook.
 * When your child does homework, you do homework.**

> Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.
 * When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.**

> Cooperate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.
 * When the teacher asks that you play a role in homework, do it.**

> Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.
 * If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.**

> Talk with your child's teacher. Make sure you know the purpose of homework and what your child's class rules are.
 * Stay informed.**

> Have your child do the hard work first. This will mean he will be most alert when facing the biggest challenges. Easy material will seem to go fast when fatigue begins to set in.
 * Help your child figure out what is hard homework and what is easy homework.**

> Let your child take a short break if she is having trouble keeping her mind on an assignment.
 * Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration.**

> If your child has been successful in homework completion and is working hard, celebrate that success with a special event (e.g., pizza, a walk, a trip to the park) to reinforce the positive effort.
 * Reward progress in homework.**