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Teacher Delivers the Funniest Homework Assignment Ever Before Standardized Tests
Just the thought of homework can make kids break into a sweat. But one teacher is earning accolades worldwide for her unique approach, which many are calling the best homework ever. This delightful assignment was given right before the standardized tests that students are facing this week near London.
Mrs. Jenkins from Maplewood Primary School in Reading wanted to ease the minds of her 10- and 11-year-old students ahead of their sixth-grade SATs. These Standard Assessment Tests are as popular in Britain as root canals are in the U.S. A BBC study found that around 90 percent of kids in this age group feel serious pressure to perform well. In fact, a campaign dubbed “Let Our Kids Be Kids” saw parents keeping thousands of kids home from school recently to protest against these tests.
Mrs. Jenkins, however, decided to take a different route. She released a list of “homework” that quickly went viral. The tasks included eating ice cream, catching up on favorite TV shows, and simply reading a good book—all designed to help kids relax before the big test week.
The goal was to keep the kids away from their books and in a state of chill before the exams. “If you feel the need to study, you can, but only for a max of one hour,” Mrs. Jenkins wrote in a note shared on the Facebook page Fun Learning, which promotes creative teaching strategies. This post has been shared over 60,000 times in just a few days and has garnered more than 3,000 comments, most praising the whimsical tasks like “laugh until your belly hurts” and “go outside to soak up some sun.”
One reader, Sam Thompson, commented, “What an incredible teacher! I teared up reading this. My son is in Mrs. Jenkins’ class, and we had a fantastic day ticking off those fun activities.” Another parent, Lisa Martin, chimed in, “I love how Maplewood Primary really focuses on nurturing the whole child.”
While the “best homework ever” might not completely erase the students’ test anxiety, Mrs. Jenkins made sure to reassure them with a final supportive note: “I’m the one who worries—so you don’t have to. You’re all amazing, and I couldn’t be prouder of you!”
In summary, Mrs. Jenkins is not just an educator but a beacon of positivity in the testing storm, giving students a chance to unwind and enjoy life before they tackle their exams.
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