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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's a difference between studying and busywork. Most of what kids are assigned for homework is busywork. When kids get to college and they are expected to study with nobody collecting assignments, they often struggle. Elementary homework should be read for minimum of 30 minutes, ideally an hour in upper elementary and probably done math fact practice (but not necessarily by worksheet). Spelling words can be practice by going over them with a parent, no need to do a word search or crossword puzzle. And don't even get me started on teachers who assign students to write every word in a sentence without stipulating quality and approx. length of sentences. I've seen students write the sentence "I am hopeless" as their sentence and they weren't being sarcastic.[/quote]

Some kids like the word searches and crossword puzzles.  We do spelling tests where everyone takes the test and make it fun.  Busy work creates good work habits.  It also shows them they can be successful.  I see the benefit with my child.[/quote]

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