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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A 2nd grader doesn't need homework. Limit their electronics, let them run around outside with friends, and make sure they read, read, read. [/quote]

Exactly! They’re already at school for a full day. Why do you need your 7-year old to have homework?[/quote]

It’s to reinforce the day lesson, and demonstrate competence and understanding independence of the classroom.

It also [b]builds executive function to track, plan, and turn in homework, projects etc[/b]. if everything is just pop and do what is told in class, there is no independence required. [/quote]

This does not need to be done in 2nd grade.  These skills can be started in 4th and still be successful.  The difference between 2nd and 4th grade is HUGE.  The leap in 3rd from "little kid" to "big kid" is insane.  Don't rush it.[/quote]

I think that is kid dependent — ours would have benefited from an earlier start. [/quote]

You can do all of this at home, without homework.  Build in structure, routine and organization to your life early on.  Put in place as much as needed.  Start with chores.  I have one teen who always does hw but can’t seem to do any laundry or find any clothes.  That’s my parenting fail.  [/quote]

That's not a substitute for homework. [/quote]

You don't need a "substitute for homework"[/quote]

We have covered this. It's not tenable to go from zero homework to sudden homework in middle school. It's much easier and better to learn the executive functioning skills associated with homework when you have one teacher in elem rather than 6 in middle school all assigning different homework assignment. And when the student is adjusting to middle school which is already a big adjustment. I'm a big believer in giving kids the tools they need to succeed - not just sink or swim. I don't think HW in lower elem is good at all but I definitely support some in 4th and 5th for this reason.

Also - HW gives parents a window into how their kids are doing. If kid struggles with math HW parent can then do something about it. Too many schools just push kids along who are struggling and parents have no idea. Standards based grading doesn't help this at all. Sometimes seeing a kid come home and not know how to do the homework is a really big clue that something is off. [/quote]

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