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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had a ton of homework in K.  We couldn't keep up with it.  There was a calendar full of useless activities, a reading log, 4 or 5 worksheets a week, and one "big" thing every two or three weeks, like a large poster to make or a presentation to prepare.  [/quote]

This is also what we had, but with 2-3 worksheets per week (some quite involved and requiring a spinner), weekly reading log, and a larger craft project due every couple of weeks. It wasn't unmanageable but more than we expected for K. [/quote]

Then why not opt your kid out of it.  Homework was pretty optional through second grade in our house, particularly after I saw how little outdoor time they gave my sons (canceling recess for behavioral issues was common).   They're now in high school and college with no negative effects as far as I can tell.  [/quote]

My DH and I were just talking about this yesterday. There is a teacher in my building who gives a lot of hw. If I was a parent I would give my child a reasonable amount of time to work on it. If it didn't get completed, no worry. I would just send it in with a note saying that's how much was completed in x amount of time.[/quote]

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