Homework from school to do over the summer holidays has changed since I was a kid. I remember reading books and then writing essays, and completing various maths and spelling drills, etc.
Nowaday they've got kids baking shortbread!
They were very tasty by the way. (note: were - past tense). And I'm reassured that they contained no extra preservatives, etc. (again past tense; I can assure you that these tasty treats no longer exist).
I'd never have imagined that baking would be set for homework. But why not? It teaches valuable life skills to kids.
For next year's school summer homework I propose basic personal finance skills such as budgeting and tax returns!
What do you think kids should be learning at school?
AH