OK, as we wind down this school year (only 18 schools days left) it is time to reflect on the year and start thinking about things I want to do differently and/or better next year. Considering this is the end of my 2nd year in 4th grade I still have quite a bit to reflect on but I feel like the area that I just can't figure out is homework. Actually checking homework to be specific. I have no problem assigning the homework its just finding an easy and quick way to check it and see who has their's completed and who doesn't.
I have had the kids turn it in daily and weekly but turning it in just doesn't seem to be working for me. I would like to figure out a routine to establish first thing in the morning that allows me to quickly do a homework check and then move on with the day. Also one of our "social Development" grades is "Completes homework" so I need to have a system that allows me to keep track long term.
Sooooo Here's what I am thinking - and I would LOVE some feedback or ideas.
1 - Get a small notebook
2 - Print off a weekly class list spread sheet with a daily column each for Spelling, Vocab, and Math
3 - Set up the routine that when the students enter the classroom in the morning they unpack and put their homework on their desk
4 - as they write their new homework assignment in their agenda I can walk around and check off who has their homework and who doesn't.
This sounds simple in writing but will it actually work? Please share how you check your homework I would love to have some ideas for next year!
I have a morning routine established in my classroom. I post their to do list every morning on my SmartBoard. I use powerpoint and and on one side of the slide I have a numbered list (1. homework out; 2. write in daily quote, etc.) and on the other side I have a inspirational quote they are to write down while I'm going around checking homework. We use the quote later in our morning meeting. My colleague created a spreadsheet that I use to check off their homework. I am able to do a quick check of homework in under 5 minutes every morning. It works beautifully for me!
ReplyDeleteI do something very similar as my morning routine. on Monday's students's write down all homework for the week. Tuesday - Thursday when students enter the room they take out all homework and I go around with two stamps. One that says excellent work and one that says missing homework. I had them made on vista print. I also record those students who are missing homework on a class roster.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the stamp idea - I'm going to have to check that out on Vista Print
DeleteLisa, could you please give details about what is on the spreadsheet? Thank you I would really appreciate it,
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