So much Homework for a 1st grader

There's really no good reason for it. I think it's because some parents are convinced that if their kids don't learn everything as fast as possible they won't get into the best colleges, and won't be a success in their lives. If you know that your daughter is learning the lessons, just put your foot down as politely as possible and send the homework back with a note that you don't think it's necessary and you're not going to put an extra burden on your child. Believe me, nobody cares what grades kids get in elementary school. Colleges don't look at anything but high school grades and test scores, and employers don't even care about those. Let your daughter have her childhood.

Don't feel bad. My son has homework every night too.. He is in Kindergarten. Whether this is normal or not.. I am not quite so sure.. I feel just like you do. I had a teacher that gave my son homework over the weekend.. I do know that I wished that his teacher would give them one day off of homework.. If it is Wednesday that would be great! PM me. I would like to discuss more with you about this!