Homework in school nursery - what's normal?

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Hello,

My dd started in our school nursery in September. Now, the school prides itself on having 'high standards' which I guess translates to quite a lot of homework/parental involvement etc, which is fine, I just wanted to know what's normal at this age.

At the moment she's getting 2x reading books a week (beginner stage phonics scheme things, they had normal story books last term), and has to do two pages of her phonics book a week - this involves practising writing a letter, then drawing/sticking in pictures of an object beginning with that letter. I've a strong suspicion they'll add some maths stuff as well soon.

It's not a problem at the moment, dd is very keen so it's easy to do it, but if that changes I worry I could have a battle on my hands!

So, is this a lot, or pretty standard? She is 4 tomorrow, starts reception in September.

The problem with the library is that they don't have the range of reading books on display for a child to choose. Our local library starts around blue level. In contrast at school he can choose from a large range. Plus if the teachers are happy to listen to the child they will help to ensure that they are at the correct level and not being pushed too quickly. My ds would be half way through reception if he were a few weeks older and be expected to read books every week. I have found it much better listening to him read when he is doing half days as he is less tired. I don't think children should be expected to do homework, but a child who is keen should not be stopped from wanting to learn.

Our library is similar, it doesn't have the very beginner reading books dd is getting from school now.