Kindergarten has taken some getting used to for Walker Sheppard, who didn’t attend preschool or day care. Besides all the new rules to remember, there’s a new nightly routine: homework.

Royce Winnick shared a photo of the worksheet that was intended for 5-year-olds, and though it starts out simple enough, the last question makes little sense no matter your age.

Kindergarten homework pictured gun. ... Amanda, brought home a worksheet from her kindergarten class at PS 201, known as The Discovery School for Research and Inquiry, ...

On TikTok, one mom describes how her son received a 15- to 20-page, double-sided August homework packet on the first day of school For one mom, kindergarten homework was just not working. In a now ...

And, since every child needs to learn the alphabet as the first step to reading, writing, and vocabulary, we’re giving you ...

Reading by 9’s back-to-school guide. Find expert tips, book recommendations and resources for parents of kids just starting transitional kindergarten. Explore the guide ...

Children who attend preschool do better in kindergarten than those who stay at home with their parents or relatives, according to a national report. The federal data, which focused on children who ...

Homework in its traditional sense (worksheets, book reports, or any activity that focuses on repetition more than enrichment) has been found to have little to no impact on academic success.

When it comes to reading, kindergarten is the new first grade. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2017 / 04 / 170413084639.htm. Ohio State University.

Encourage exploration. Education experts say that everyday activities can be major opportunities for kindergarten-age children to learn everything from cognitive skills to literacy.