Grades 3–5
Homework Project Countdown
A planner for a long-term homework project: the due date, six steps each with a finish-by date and a done box, supplies and helpers.
Classroom management printable · Homework tracking sheets
Spelling Homework Tic-Tac-Toe
A spelling homework choice grid: write ten words, then do three activities in a row, from rainbow words to a silly story.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Organization, Time management, Home-school connection, Responsibility
What kids do
“Write your spelling words. Then pick three activities in a row, like tic-tac-toe. Color each box when you finish it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- My spelling words
- Write each word three times in three colors.
- Write all your words in
- Use five words in five sentences.
- Write each word and circle the vowels.
- Spell each word out loud to a grown-up.
- Write a silly story that uses six of your words.
- Write five words in big bubble letters.
Teacher tip
Let kids pick any three in a row, so they can choose the activities they like.
How to use it
- Explain the sheet to families at back-to-school night or in a note.
- Keep the sheet in the same folder every day so kids know where to find it.
- Fill one in with the class the first time so kids see what a finished one looks like.
Watch for
Kids without support or a quiet place at home. Offer a time to finish at school.
Talk about it
- Where is a good place to work at home?
- How can this help you be ready to learn?
Take it further
Share homework tips from students in your class newsletter.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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