What this homework planner template is for
Most missed homework is not refused, it is forgotten. A weekly homework planner gives students one place to write every assignment the moment it is set, see what is due next and tick it off when it is done. It also gives parents a quick way to see the week at a glance.
This template covers one week per page with room for 11 assignments, an 'estimated minutes' column to help students plan their evenings, a box for upcoming tests and projects, and a parent signature line.
What's on the template
- Name, homeroom / class and week fields
- 11 rows: subject, homework task, date set, due date, done and estimated minutes
- Coming up box for tests, projects and deadlines
- Questions for my teacher box
- Parent / guardian signature and date
How to use it
- Give each student a copy on Monday, or keep a stack in the homeroom for students to collect.
- Write the task in full when it is set, including where to find it (online platform, page number, worksheet).
- Fill in the set and due dates, then estimate the minutes so the evening can be planned.
- Tick the done column when the work is handed in, not when it is started.
- Ask a parent or guardian to sign at the end of the week and check it in homeroom.
Example of a filled-in section
Example: a 7th grade student's week.
Writing where the task lives (platform, page, sheet) avoids the 'I didn't know where it was' problem.
Tips from the classroom
- Check planners briefly once a week in homeroom or advisory; a quick look keeps the habit alive.
- For students with IEPs or 504 plans, an adult can initial each task as it is written down.
- Use the questions box to note anything to ask the teacher before the deadline, not after.
- Encourage students to plan the evening from the minutes column: if three tasks add up to 90 minutes, that is a two-evening job, not a one-night rush.
- Keep finished planners in a folder; they are useful evidence at parent-teacher conferences.
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What should a homework planner include?
Subject, the task in full (and where to find it), the date set, the due date, a done column and space for upcoming tests and questions, plus a parent or guardian signature.
Is it weekly or daily?
Weekly: one page covers a week. Print one per week or edit the Word version to add more rows.
Can I add my school logo?
Yes. Open the Word version, insert your logo at the top and save it as your school's own planner page.
Can LessonHQ create the homework too?
Yes. Teachers can generate worksheets, quizzes and practice tests for any topic in about a minute, with answers included.