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June Homework Ideas Thank you for your purchase of the June Homework Package. The package includes the following: one home project, two weekly homework packets and the summer homework packet. The homework cover sheets are formatted to make it easy for you to change the weekly assignments to suit your needs. You can mix and match the assignments! Choose what you would like to do and save the other activities for use in the classroom.
The homework program that I have used and had great success with was to send a homework folder (envelope) home on Monday. All homework is returned on Friday. I use a cover sheet to explain the weekly assignments and give helpful hints to parents. But, you might choose to send the assignments home on a daily basis.
I use a 11 ½ x 14" envelope with a blue cover sheet on the front. I copied the page on blue paper and called it the "BLUE HOMEWORK FOLDER --even though it is an envelope. See sample at left.
The child's name and room number was added with felt tip marker and laminated. I used an Exacto knife (VERY CAREFULLY!) or a very sharp pair of scissors to make a slight cut on the back side of the envelope in order for the envelope to open. You might want to cut the envelope flap off, too. It makes it easier for taking papers in and out.
The folder usually lasts all year for the students. You might want to make a few extras for any new students you might get during the year, too.
All homework was returned in the envelope on Friday. You can easily edit the cover sheet if you would like to have a different due date. If the student returned all of the work and it was complete, he/she would receive a sticker on the homework folder. I wrote the date and attached a sticker to the folder (see sample.) This was a very BIG DEAL for the students to collect the stickers each week, and it seemed to motivate them to return the homework on time! They did not receive a sticker if the homework was incomplete or late. I tried to find special stickers for the folders---sparkly ones, themed ones that went along with our social studies or science unit, etc. I had very good luck with the students taking care of the homework folders since it had their sticker collections on it. It was very rare that a homework folder was lost. The kids wanted to keep them for their treasure box. Their treasure box was made in September to hold all of the little books we made throughout the year. On Friday, the completed homework was removed and the next week's packet was put inside. I often had a parent help with removing the old homework and stuffing the new packets inside. They also recorded the date and added a sticker. I would correct the homework later, but it was a big help having a parent remove completed work and put in the new packet!
I like to use heavier, card stock type paper to copy this pattern for students to construct their decorated body.
The parent letter is given in two different formats. I staple the letter to the body template. One of the copies of this letter you can edit and make any changes you would like to make to suit your needs.
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This page is given for the students to tell about their favorite part of Kindergarten. These look really nice when displayed with the completed, decorated little bodies on the bulletin board. It would be especially nice for "Open House!"
The "Kindergarten Fun" banner is three pages long. The edges will need to be trimmed to fit together. I use transparent tape to put the pieces together and cut a bubble around the outside edge. Then I mount this on a contrasting color of construction paper. I like to laminate the banner and use it for several years!
Parent Letter (can be edited)
Week 1 Homework Activities
The homework cover sheet is given in two different formats. One copy is included with the homework packet. If you would like to edit to personalize it, you can use the editing formatted copy. This allows you to add or delete different assignments.
Directions are given in the cover sheet for students to complete each sentence and illustrate each page. These will make a nice little memory book for the students to keep of what their favorite things were in Kindergarten.
The "Bean Math Game" is a great way for students to manipulate beans in making addition problems. It also helps students see different ways to make math problems--- 4+2=6 or 3+3=6. This game is nice to use in the classroom, too. have on hand for students to play at school
Parents are encouraged to copy this grid and use it throughout the summer to help their child practice writing numbers. You might like to use this in your classroom, too!
Week 1 Homework Package PDF file Coversheet Letter (can be edited)
Week 2 Homework Activities
The homework cover sheet is given in two different formats. One copy is included with the homework packet. If you would like to edit this copy to personalize it, you can use the editing formatted copy. This allows you to add or delete different assignments.
This is a great game to play in the classroom. I put the numbers on larger index cards or popsicle sticks to make it easier to keep track of the pieces.
"My Color Word Book" is a great way to teach and/or reinforce color words. This little book is also nice for students to practice reading and tracking words.
Students complete each sentence telling about their Kindergarten memories. Directions are given for students to illustrate each page and then cut the pages apart to make their book.
"Measuring and Comparing" is an activity for students to measure household objects that are the same length, longer, and shorter.
Week 2 Coversheet (can be edited)
Summer Skill Practice Since most schools are not in session for the third and fourth week of June, I have given lots of ideas for parents to assist their child during the summer. You can pick and choose which activities you would like for your students to work on during the summer. The calendars for June, July and August include activities that are simple and easy to do throughout the summer. Ideas are given for parents to implement these activities.
This alphabet assessment is easy for parents to use with instructions on how to test their child throughout the summer to make sure their child know the letter names and sounds. Also included are consonant blends and common word endings. You might choose to use it for an end- of-the year student assessment in your classroom, too.
"Phonemic Awareness Ideas" is used to help students with rhyming words, beginning, middle and ending sounds. This can also be used in the classroom for assessment.
"The Dolch Word List" includes the 100 most commonly used words. A full page of ideas is given with suggestions on how parents can assist their child in mastering these words.
Summer Homework Package PDF files
I hope that you enjoy using these materials, and that they might save you some valuable time!
Thanks!
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Directions
and rules are provided for parents to play "Boom Math."
Several different ideas are given for parents to help
their child in identifying and understanding numbers from
1-100.
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