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[quote=Anonymous][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]

I sort of did that.  I told the teacher it was just too much for us, especially at the beginning of the year, when one worksheet (they were way above level) would take over an hour and involve a lot of whining and some tears.  She gave me the stink eye, and I worried she would hold it against my son.  He had a bad experience in her class as it was, so now I wish I'd just thrown it all out.[/quote]

I'm sorry what?  I get that they are 5 but what are we teaching them by saying, hunny i know your teacher assigned this for you, but it's too hard so go outside and play instead?  If you think there is too much homework, then discuss this with the teacher, PTA, Principal but until it's changed have your kid do the work.  Otherwise they grow up thinking it's ok to blow off work to do fun things.  This is public school, you don't get to make the rules or assignments, we all brag about how great FCPS is, so why are we rewriting curriculum or "opting out" of non-optional homework.  A big part of school is learning that things aren't always fun and games, respecting authority, and how to work harder on things that are difficult! [/quote]

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