About This Daily Classroom Special
Each week Homework
Hotline will suggest homework assignments aimed at grades K-1 and
2-3. Homework Hotline was written by Buzz
Eyler, Director of Educational Technology at the Orcutt School District (CA) and a former Teachers Network web mentor.
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the Homework Hotline Directory
Family Activities
This week the homework will center on your children's families and learning to know each other. The activities are appropriate for K-3, except as noted. Feel free to copy, cut and paste the assignments into your word processor for sending home (or print this page).
Day 1
Ask each child to make a photo album of his/her life and family which can be brought to school to share. To see a sample letter, click here. Have the albums come to school near the end of the week and spend a few days letting the class share with each other the story of their lives.
Day 2
Give each child a large blank piece of paper (18" x 24") and ask the child to make a picture of himself or herself using any medium -- it could be crayon, paint, pencil, mosaic, etc. To see a sample letter, click here.
Day 3
Have the children interview one adult member of their family (one not living with them if possible) and ask what school was like when they went to school. To see a sample
questionnaire, click here.
Day 4
Have the children go around their house and find three things taller than they are and three things shorter than they are. For non-writers in K-1, ask the parents to record the objects. Second and third grade children should attempt to write their own list. |