Next
week, your children have a special type of homework assignment called “create
your own homework.” This is an
opportunity for children to explore an area of interest that is not usually
covered in homework assignments or classroom learning. This project is exactly what the title states
– children will have the opportunity to explore, learn, and create in whatever
area they choose.
There
are only four guidelines for this project.
Children are expected to work on their “homework” at least 30 minutes a
night. Also, children should have a
tangible “product” that they can bring in on Friday to share with the class (a
report to read, poster to show and describe, an experiment to demonstrate,
finished craft project, building/item they built or created, etc.) Third, while parents can provide minimal
assistance and direction, I would like this assignment to be something
your child has created. Finally,
children should have fun and learn a lot as they explore and complete their
project!
The
sky is the limit for this assignment, however, if your child needs some
direction in making his/her decision, here are a few ideas: do and write about a science experiment,
create a board game, write a song/story/collection of poems, build something
(lego structure, model, bird house), do a research project and create a poster
about what you learned (your favorite animal, something you’ve always wanted to
learn more about), do a craft project, create a piece of art, make maple
syrup…….
Please check your child’s agenda book
each night for any additional homework.
We will still be having a test on the Revolutionary War on Thursday and
a spelling test on Friday.
Have fun, and please let me know if you
have any questions J
~Mrs. Ohrn
