Linky Party: Homework

First Grade Fundamentals is hosting a Linky Party about Homework! This is a great idea because it seems like Homework is something that is often overlooked, in yet, it is one of the most important things.  

This is what I do...
Each week students receive a Homework Helper which outlines the concepts and skills they will learn throughout that week.  The Homework Helper is a great guide for parents.  Parents are allowed to keep the sheets to reinforce these skills throughout the year.  I attach additional work that must be turn-in for a participation grade on that Friday.  

Pictured above is the ELA, Math and Science/S.S "Homework Helper"

I used to send home weekly readers and students had to complete a Reader's Log.  However, I have had difficulty with students misplacing the books and damaging them.  Therefore, I tried something different this year.  I purchased the following teacher resource book which has reading passages and follow-up questions.  

Reading Short Stories with Comprehension Questions