Homework

• All students are bringing a small book home to read each night.  Have him/her read it to you.  Your new reader can tap out (sound out) most of the words in these books.  You only need to help with an occasional sight word or two.   Sign the book log.  It gives your child a homework sticker. 

• Read to your child every day.  Any book that your child likes is a good book. Ask your child questions about the story. 

• Practice sight words in your child's sight word bag.  These are commonly used, but irregularly spelled, words that can't be sounded out. Have your child learn 5 a week.  Lists are available on this class web at: http://www.carteretcountyschools.org/nes/teacherwebs/ghook/sightwords.htm

         or click on sight words on the index page.

• Support your child in any homework he brings home.  Go over it with him/her.  Help as needed.  Make sure homework is done every night.