100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Homework

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No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. This new addition to the bestselling 100 Ideas series offers a range of fun and creative homework activities to support and enhance learning in a range of curriculum areas. Perfect for NQTs and more experienced teachers looking for alternative ideas and inspiration for setting homework, this book will encourage teachers to move away from everyday worksheets to more practical and accessible activities that are sure to engage children (and parents). With ideas including quick-fire games to support mental maths and spelling, activities to sustain emotional and physical wellbeing, and more challenging tasks designed to build childrens knowledge and understanding of the world around them, this book is packed full of ideas that will help learning at home complement learning in the classroom.

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This book is packed full of ideas, suggestions and practical tips for making homework count. Students will love sharing their learning at home whilst parents will be sure to see the benefits of reinforcing learning through engaging and stimulating activities. Set to be a guaranteed winner for every primary teacher who wishes to inspire a love of learning beyond the classroom walls. * Claire Bracher, Assistant Headteacher, @cjabracher *
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Homework is a little gem of a book that makes homework a practical, engaging activity for the whole family. Thus, homework doesn't become a fight ending in tears but a fun exploration of the home and local environment that develops lifelong skills and embeds school learning experiences after school hours. * Tammie Prince, Education's Voice: Mindfulness in the Classroom *

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Jenna has been a primary school teacher for 12 years, originally in Bristol and now in Bournemouth. She has taught in EYFS right through to Year 6 and led English as well as Teaching & Learning and the Curriculum, and support each year group, in her own school and others, in a coaching and mentoring role. You can follow her on Twitter @JennaLucas81