my dd started yr2 on tuesday but has not come home with anyhting yet not even a reading book, they are not starting homework and reading till next week,

at the end of last term we were sent a letter saying this yr they will be getting reading everyday and spellings to learn for a test the next week, which they did in yr1 already the only extra thing they will get this term is maths home work, which i think will be times tables to learn for a test the next week and maybe another piece of maths during the week.

i work as a nanny and have another 6yr old and  a 2yr old to look after as well as my dd, when they get back from school they have a snack and then do homework, the 2 yr old looks at book or does a puzzle/drawing while the older 2 do their home work, i like to get it done and out the way as soon as they get back, so they canb spend the rest of the day playing

rox

my son just start school and he find it hard to write him words

Ps, build into your daughters routine that she reads her book to her sister every night when she comes home from school.  this will encourage use of expression and punctuation, because if she doesnt her sister will get bored and she should learn very quickly that her reading needs to be interesting!!!  You will probably find that her sister will also be a good critique which will actually help your dd

Hi Chelbel,

It sounds a lot but I dont think it is, and if your child does do this every week she will do better with classwork.

Its not unreasonable for a child to read every night, the books tend to be basic and can be read quickly, unless your child struggles with reading.  The more exposure to words, the better their understanding of the English language.   If your DP wont help (I would go ballistic if I was in your position, working til 9, and not getting his support), then advise your child to read the book to herself, aloud, maybe in front of a mirror, to her her teddies/dolls.  Advise her to ask your DP when she doesnt know a word and see how it goes.   It is so important that children do read at home.

With mental maths, you could do this with her every morning whilst eating breakfast, again its building it into your routine.  Do it whilst out shopping (add up small numbers) dividing/sharing number of biscuits in your family - how many pieces of cake, or even just whats 3+17.  Practice number bonds to 10, then 20, then 30, if your dd is confident with these, do them as subtractions.  Its to teach the mind to think and respond quickly.  practice number jumping, 246810, 369121518, 48121620,5101520, etc up to 50 or 100 and then backwards.  These can be done at any time and not as formal homework.

I only see spelling as the one that may need you to sit down.  Teach your daughter to practice learning on her own.  See the word, cover it and write it.  Check it. If she gets it right, move to next word, if not,  DO it again.   Once she is happy she has learnt them then you test her, have an agreed day, presumably you get a few days before she is tested?   If spellings are too hard, and she cant do them, discuss with teacher.  If too easy, might be level teacher is setting for class and therefore looking at similar sounding/looking words and patterns.

I think its good that you have been given a formal timetable.  It lets you know what is expected, and believe me, it does help the child in the classroom when children have practiced at home.  The ones that dont can get left behind.

I hope it works out ok for you

Heidih

DS just started yr 2 today so no homework yet.  While in reception and first part of yr 1 I had to be literally on him to do his homework but after the last term he was more independent and he completed his maths and writing on his own (with the odd question every now and then) while I was preparing dinner or ironing or playing with DD and I had to check at the end with him so I hope he become more and more independent. The reading  of his books we do it at the time of the bedtime story b4 going to bed.

It is a matter of organisation and do the homework when it is convenient for both of you.

We've had homework from reception. I do 10 mins a day and 1/2 hr on the w/e. DS goes to Y2 today. I expect we'll have to up it to 20 mins a day. It's hard when you're working and I end up doing it all. Just do the best you can and perhaps has her to read to you whilst you're cooking or something.

My dd has just gone into year 2 and hasn't had homework yet so i'll let you know in a few days, but that does sound like a lot of work for 6 yr olds.

DD has just gone up into year 2 but I'm a little concerned we have been given her homework time table and it's every night

Monday - Mental Maths (a mental skill to be practised and discussed)

Tuesday - Reading book 1

Wednesday - Written Maths

Thursday - Reading book 2

Friday - Literacy, spellings and 'challenge' words (difficult words which will be linked to the current class topics)

Plus any extra reading we can fit in (we have an extra record book for non school books)

I am worrying now cos I honestly don't know how we can fit it all in. I work till 9 on a Monday and know DP won't do it with her and DD is at out of school activites Wednesday and Thursday and there is always her noisy little sister here

How does everyone else cope???