Sunday, September 8, 2013

Second Story Window - Review & Giveaway


Have you heard of "Second Story Window"? Well if not, you are in for a treat. Second Story Window is the brain child of 2 wonderful sisters from right here in Utah, and they have some ahhh-mazing products in their TPT store. Today I am reviewing the brand-spankin-new 1st grade homework pack from them. (I teach 2nd grade, and they have TONS of 2nd grade resources too... Because they were 2nd grade teachers...But so many 1st and 3rd grade teachers loved their 2nd grade products that after many requests, they began making products for all of those teachers too!)
 
I don't know about you, but homework is something I struggle with... It's hard to have a consistent homework routine when things don't always go as planned from day to day. The math program I use does provide homework pages, but we can't always complete a lesson every single day, and sometimes the homework is confusing, so homework becomes frustrating and ineffective. That's what is so great about the homework packs from second story window. Take a look at some of these pages:

The packet is designed to be copied front to back then cut in half.... So it's just a simple half-sheet of homework every day. You can read more about their homework routine here. The packet comes with 100 days’ worth of homework.... If you want even more homework, there's an add-on pack that you can buy here.

I love this homework because all I have to do is copy, cut, and I'm ready to go. It doesn't matter if we get through the math lesson or not... It's a simple, consistent, half-sheet of paper that goes home every day. I photocopied it on colored paper so it's easily identifiable in students' backpacks each day. Parents know to look for either a gray "go math" page or a green "half-sheet" homework as I call it. The next morning as students are turning in their homework, I have a check off sheet that they mark so I can quickly see who has turned in their homework and who hasn't.... And for those who haven't turned in their homework, I have a few extra copies of the half-sheet ready for them to complete during 1st recess.

2 lucky winners are going to receive second story Window's 1st grade homework packet. Use the rafflecopter below to enter. Giveaway ends Wednesday night. Good luck!
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12 comments:

  1. I send home a packet on Monday and it is due Friday. I normally send 3-4 math papers, 1-2 ELA sheets, and a spelling journal with an activity every night. jkroske@gmail.com

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  2. Honestly, I have been neglecting homework for the past year or two. Yes, I know the importance but locating the resources I need have not been forthcoming.

    I would certainly looooove a chance to win your homework packet. This would be an awesome birthday present (my birthday is Tuesday)

    Thanks in advance
    foxysexyroxy10@gmail.com

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  3. I give 1 math review & 1 ELA ( Usually Grammar) each night Mon-Thurs. I usually check it & return each morning. wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com

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  4. We send home a packet on Monday and its due Friday (math, spelling and reading at home). I really want to change up homework this year!!!

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  5. I did not send home homework last year but I would like to send home homework this year. This unit looks great!

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  6. I try to provide homework that can be done independently, based on skills previously mastered. I also have a reading log I send home as part of their homework routine

    Rae
    Mindful Rambles

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  7. I would love to win. Currently, I send home levelled books for the children to read with their parents and word wall words for them to practice.

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  8. I'm a mom of two first graders and homework is always done first when they get home so it's out of the way and done.

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  9. Our school RARELY have homeworks for the kids!

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  10. Our homework routine is consistent every week. A leveled reader and sight words on Monday, Math on Tuesday, Fluency Folders on Wednesday, and Reading Comprehension on Thursday. I do not give homework over the weekends! Great giveaway!!
    Michelle
    mjaquillard@oregoncs.org

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  11. At my new district, it is very minimal

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  12. I ask for 20 minutes of reading and study math facts. THey also have Spellers Choice, where they should be doing one activity each night. Thanks for opportunity and the giveaway!

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