Hello there.
I wanted to share that I now offer Language Arts Homework for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades to my TpT store.
I do a lot of planning, researching, and testing before I start a new project. It matters to me that the things I make have great quality and add value to the teachers who invest in them.
Here are some homework features that I’m really proud of:
- It is Common Core aligned;
- The format and amount of work are age appropriate;
- The rigor and complexity increase throughout the year as the content spirals;
- It is easy for parents to understand;
- It has answer keys to help at home and in the classroom.
➤Here is what each of these features looks like in the homework itself:
1. Every activity is Common Core aligned.
When I made this homework, I printed the Language Arts CCSS for each grade, and mapped out how and when I was going to introduce/review the standards.
You are able to tell that the assignment is standard-based, and what the standard is addressing, by looking at the top corners of every page of homework that you assign!
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| Kindergarten Language Arts Homework |
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| 1st Grade Language Arts Homework |
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| 2nd Grade Language Arts Homework |
The table of Contents that I include in every homework packet is a great visual to that point as well.
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| Homework Standards at a Glance! |
2. The format and the amount of work are age appropriate.
I like materials that are visually appealing, easy to ready, and that use the space on the page carefully. Good formatting means all of those things. I like to feel that the materials I am printing are worth the paper and the ink I am using to print them!
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| Kinder – 2nd Quarter
The space on the paper is well used. |
Another thing that is important to me, is that kids be able to do their homework on the assignment page rather than on a separate piece of paper. I feel that’s more developmentally appropriate when they are young.
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| 1st Grade – 2nd Quarter.
The homework is done on the page. |
In keeping up with recent research findings that suggest that excessive homework for young children can be detrimental rather than beneficial, I design homework that is comprehensive, but quick to complete.
➤For more on this topic, read this eye opening article on Edutopia.
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| Read this article from EDUTOPIA. |
3. Rigor increases as the content spirals.
I made assignments more challenging each time I presented a repeating standard.
Writing a story in the end of the year should look different from writing a story in the beginning of the year.
Here’s what I mean:
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| 1st Grade Language Arts Homework |
The amount of scaffolding should also change. More support at first, less support when the assignment is familiar.
4. It is easy for parents to understand.
For a number of reasons, well-intentioned parents who want to help their kids don’t always understand how to do their children’s homework!
I create resources that have examples and that are “parent-friendly“. Whenever appropriate, I include a quick example to make it easy for parents to help at home.
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| 2nd Grade – 3rd Quarter
Examples on the page help parents understand what to do. |
5. Does the homework come with Answer Keys?
Yup! Super important, specially in a high ESOL population district. I never take for granted that parents have as strong a command of English as I might have. I might see a picture and know that it is a “sculpture” or a “thorn”, but how many families you know would have a difficult time coming up with such specific vocabulary?
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| Kinder – 3rd Quarter
Answers are embedded on each page! |
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| 1st Grade Language Arts Homework – Answer Key |
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| 2nd Grade Language Arts Homework – Answer Key |
Answer keys are a great way to bridge that language gap, and you can choose to send them home with certain students.
😃So there you have it!
I feel that these resources are well made and really valuable. I’m glad I was able to share them with you!
If you would like to see what this homework looks like, and give it a try for 2 weeks, feel free to explore the Bundle previews and download a free sample.
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| Check it out and grab a free sample! |
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| Check it out and grab a free sample! |
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| Check it out and grab a free sample! |
For more homework resources that follow the same high standards check the links below:
Want to know if your homework policy is mindful? Read my 5 Tips to Assigning Homework.