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Make Homework Meaningful & Manageable with Menus

Are you looking for a new homework management solution try homework menus to motivate your students and differentiate through choice read on for tips on using homework menus plus free printables for 2nd and 3rd grade to get you started..

Teacher Homework Confession/Spoiler Alert:

I’ve never been a fan of homework – not as a child and definitely not as a teacher

Homework has been my pet project for awhile, as it’s always driven me crazy that parents, districts, and most administrators required I create and assign something that any research I’ve encountered deemed at worst detrimental or at best only mildly useful. Since I’ve rarely taught in an environment where not giving homework was an option, I’ve attempted to finagle a way to make homework as meaningful as possible for ALL of my students. No easy task, especially when there are so many other things worthy of our time and attention (literacy, math, arts instruction anyone?!)

I’ve tried: *Daily homework – everyone does the same thing, bring it back the next morning *Weekly homework folders – students complete a set schedule of assignments per week (Monday – spelling, Tuesday – math, Wednesday – reading response, etc.) *Homework packets – go home Monday, students finish in whatever order they choose, bring back Friday *Homework point sheets – students earn a specified amount of points for each homework assignment and earn a set amount of points each week

I’ve had varying amounts of success with all of the above as well as a good amount of failure.

The Research on Homework

After reading a variety of research about homework at the elementary level, I strongly believe that the most important part of homework for kids K-5 is reading a just right book. After that, the rest is – just that – the rest.

These two articles are good starting points if you are interested in an overview of the research on homework practices.

Synthesis of Research on Homework The Case For and Against Homework

Here were my takeaways from the articles (from a grade 2-3 perspective)

Homework should:  •Give students a chance to review skills they are comfortable with and can practice independently •Give them an opportunity to do what they enjoy •Give students a chance to be successful at home with academics •Help children see connections between what they do in school and the real world

Homework should not: •Require parents to teach their child something new – let parents do the wrangling, not the teaching •Frustrate kids because of the difficulty of the assignment •Be one size fits all – we don’t teach this way, so why would we assign homework this way?

Homework Menus can be a Solution!

After 14 years of facing this homework conundrum I’ve found that homework menus are the easiest way to differentiate homework in a way that’s easy for teachers to assign and grade.

Plus they give you tons of flexibility so you can include exercise, listening to music, hanging out with family, practicing math facts or mindfulness as menu options.

You are still assigning homework, but getting to choose menu options that you know are really important for kids.

Homework menus give students choice within a structure and can be easily adapted to what you have already taught in class.

You only have to create one menu a month and collect homework assignments once per week (or even per month – although I wouldn’t recommend this – too much room for procrastination).

There are a few different ways to handle turn in of assignments for students who can’t handle the Friday only turn in option.  I use homework bookmarks for 99% of  my kids and a daily homework tracker for the kiddos who need a bit more daily accountability.

Getting Homework Menus up and Running

Want to try out homework menus? Here are a few things to know about getting organized.

At the beginning of every month you will need a new homework menu. Your menu (if you choose to do a monthly one like me) should include around 25 choices. Then you just need the printables and you’re ready to go.  It’s work up front but it saves you time later.

To Do Monthly:

*Get copies of the homework menu ready for every student *Make 15-20 copies of the printable homework options you want to use *Make one set of answer keys for your homework grader (if you are lucky enough to have one) *Find a place to keep homework menu options (you can see some of mine in the pics) – I put them outside my room on plastic shelves so they’re easy to find before and after school

To Do Weekly:

*Make copies of homework bookmarks or trackers to send home *Enter homework in grade book and grade as you would like (If you don’t have a parent volunteer to help you, I say put a sticker on the homework bookmark and send that puppy home!)

To Do As Needed:

As you teach something in class, add it to your homework options folders, crate or shelves. If I have extra copies of a math or reading response assignment I always put them in the homework shelves for students to do as extra practice at home. These have been introduced to them in class and they should be able to complete them at home with minimal support. They can easily fit with the “Complete a math assignment you haven’t already done.” or “Complete a reading response/log” menu options. Even if I have something that doesn’t necessarily fit with a given option, I’ll let students know they can use it as a homework option (and let the parents know too) and write in the assignment they did instead of a number. Easy-peasy!

Homework Menus Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If homework doesn’t really matter anyway, then why even use a menu? Isn’t it just extra work that could be better spend elsewhere? A: I have always worked in schools where there was pressure either by the district, our school administration, or students’ parents to provide some sort of homework . (95% of the pressure came from parents in my experience.)  Providing homework menus with age-appropriate options is my attempt to work within these expectations, while differentiating for every student and honoring their time. This is why exercise, listening to music, practicing mindfulness, and spending time interacting with family members have always been mainstays on my homework menus.  I also like that the menu structure gives me opportunities to include math and reading review assignments that are beneficial for students, since they’re reviews of what we’ve already done in class.

Q: How do parents respond to this type of homework? A: Just like anything else you do in your classroom, some parents are 100% on board and think homework menus are the best thing ever, and others are not so easily persuaded. For the naysayers I use their questions as a jumping off point to explain what research says about homework in elementary grades and that truly my #1 concern is that their child is reading at home. For the most part parents have been very supportive of this type of homework and loved that it gave their child more freedom and less busy work. Kids are busy after school, and they loved that soccer practice and piano lessons (both great uses of after school time!) could be counted toward their weekly homework. Using menus also eliminates complaints from parents who constantly tell you their child isn’t being challenged by the work you’re sending home, since the kids are making the choices.

Q: Parents are concerned that their children aren’t old enough to make choices. What if they just want a homework packet? A: If parents want a packet, I nicely take them outside my classroom (where I keep copies of all the homework choices) with a stapler in hand, randomly take three or four assignments and staple them together. Voila! A homework packet! I don’t think this is the best way to assign homework as it takes responsibility away from the student, but I don’t believe homework is important enough to cause rifts between teachers and parents. I strongly, strongly, strongly (did I say strongly?) disagree that children aren’t able to make choices for themselves.

Q: What if students can’t handle turning in homework only once a week? A: Weekly turn in typically works for 99% of students. For the other 1% I use a Daily Homework Tracker or Bookmark. Students who use these do the same assignments, but turn in a bookmark/tracker each morning with the minutes they read the night before and the menu option they completed (or are working on) so they don’t get behind.

Q: How do you keep track of homework that has been turned in? Do students ever repeat the same assignment? A: I keep track of homework in an Excel document where I record the total minutes of reading and the numbers from the homework menu that students complete each week. At a glance I can make sure students are completing different assignments throughout the month

Q: How do you grade homework? How much time does this take when students are completing different assignments? A: Grading and entering homework into the Excel document is one of the parent volunteer jobs in my classroom. I feel my grading time is much better spent working on reader’s response notebooks or giving students comments on their writer’s workshop pieces rather than grading and entering homework assignments. I have a pack of answer keys that I include in my parent volunteer section of the room for all the monthly assignments, so a willing parent volunteer can do the grading for you. If parent volunteers are scarce, I would grade for completion only. Check! Sticker! Done!

Q: What do you do if students choose only the easiest assignments? A: Parents are usually much more concerned about this than I. Homework is something students should be able to complete independently so technically they should choose assignments that are easy (on an independent level) for them. I talk with my students throughout the year about choosing just right homework assignments and train the parents to do the same. If you can finish it in two minutes it’s too easy. If it makes you want to cry it’s too hard. Since I can’t necessarily control which assignments students pick as this is HOMEwork, I choose my battles. I would rather battle about reading just right books in the classroom than choosing just right homework assignments.

Q: Parents are telling me they have to teach their child how to do the assignment(s). What should I do? A: Remind the parent that there are a number of options for homework. Their job is to provide a calm place, time and structure for their child to work and then congratulate them when their child does their best. Train parents the same way you do students about choosing just right homework assignments (finish in 2 minutes vs. make you want to cry) and make some assignments available online if possible so parents can see what options are available.

Want to try out homework menus? 

Click HERE to download this FREE editable homework menu , homework bookmark , and 4 printables that correspond to the menu and see what you think.  I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

Need more homework menus and printables?

If you are ready to get started with homework menus for the year, homework menus with corresponding printables are ready to go for every month of the school year at the Super Teacher stores. If you’re just getting started for the year, you can check out the August Homework pack HERE and the September Homework Menu pack HERE .

You can buy them one month at a time or take the leap and get the entire year bundle which includes EVERY homework pack + extra presents for Super Pack buyers only!

Have you tried out the freebie? Already using menus for homework? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Do you plan on making different grade levels? I would like to purchase a second grade one!

Thanks so much for your question! For 2nd grade, I recommend using menus as in-class activities rather than homework because all of the choices are a bit too overwhelming for 2nd graders. When I taught 2nd grade we used a more simple homework and it worked well, especially at the beginning of the year. However, I did still have students use menus, but as enrichment or fast finishers.

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The Not So WImpy Teacher creates resources for busy teachers in grades 2-5 who are looking to deliver engaging and meaningful lessons without overwhelm and chaos.

Reading Response Menus Digital and Printable *EDITABLE*

Grade Level: 3rd Grade , 4th Grade , 5th Grade

You can use these menus for independent reading and more! Include them in a writing center, a book/literature club, or a homework assignment. Students can even use these menus during class read-alouds.

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Every week, a teacher must grapple with an ancient mystery: “I love that my students are reading independently! But, how do I make sure they understand what they’re reading? How do I hold them accountable?”

Wonder no more! These Reading Response Menus will reveal all. Each question in the menu was designed to:

• Encourage students to use those higher-order thinking skills and dig deep into the text for answers—increasing their comprehension and understanding.
• Help them practice writing about text and using text evidence—which also prepares them for standardized testing.
• Allow you to easily assess their comprehension skills—so you can identify areas for improvement.

Best of all? Students really love this activity (see the reviews!) because they can choose from the menu—which lets them pick the questions they feel most confident about answering.

Teachers love them because they can use the printable version in class or they can share these engaging reading menus digitally , as you will find both digital and printable versions are included in this resource.

Differentiation

Menus provide easy differentiation. Students can choose books on their level. Teachers can limit menu choices to either lower- or higher-order questions based on student needs.

How It Works

Each week, students read their own book. Next, they choose one question from the weekly menu, answer it, and use the self-checklist to edit their work. There’s a simple rubric for you to score the responses based on completion, sentence quality, text evidence, thoughtfulness, and grammar/spelling. Students can record their scores on a data graph and make goals for future responses.

What’s Inside

★ This product includes 36 printable menus (one for every week of the school year!), and each menu contains 9 questions for students to choose from. Six of those questions are geared toward fiction. The other three are geared toward nonfiction and/or information texts.

★ You’ll also find a digital version that can be shared with students while distance learning. The menus are colorful and include interactive tracking sheets for students to stay on top of their work.

★ I’ve also included an editable PowerPoint file so you can make additional menus that meet student or class needs! You’ll love how customizable this resource is!

Also included:

• Rationale for using menus
• Suggested uses for menus
• Teaching tips
• Differentiation ideas
• Scoring rubrics
• Student data graph (for tracking their progress)
• Writing paper
• Writing paper (with rubric on the paper)
• 36 question menus with a self-check at the end

Please check out the preview to get a better idea of what is included and how it can be used in your classroom.

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Reading Response Menus: A Recipe for Reading Success!

December 15, 2013

To say that my life has been a whirlwind over the past two weeks would be a pretty big understatement, but here I am.  My sweet pup is back in surgery again, and we’re pretty much breathing into paper bags over here. Vet bills (especially pet emergency bills) are seriously panic inducing!  It should be a crime to charge that much!  Am I right?!  On top of that, I landed in the ER over the past week myself, my dad’s had some health complications, and my hubby was in a minor car wreck.  Thankfully, we’re all doing okay!  I guess it’s just one of those seasons in my life.  I’ve been through many of them already in my 29 years, and I am sure I will go through many more.  😉  I am just trying not to fuss… and I’m trusting that God will take over.  He always does, and He always provides.  I’ve had my fair share of life traumas, and I’ve always come out of the other end stronger than before, and changed for the better.  Do you know what though, I am so blessed with great friends, a supportive family, and an extended support system of bloggers and blog followers, so who could really ask for anything more?!  Except maybe more time to blog.  I’ve been really iffy lately.  Ha!  I have a lot of catching up to do, and several things to (hopefully) work into some blog posts once things slow down over our holiday break.  I’ll just go ahead and cross my fingers now!

Needless to say, I’ve been a little preoccupied, and it’s taken me FOREVER to finish my reading response menu packet.  The good news is, I had plenty of time for field testing!  We’ve been doing them for almost two nine-weeks, and the kids are crazy about them!  I am even MORE crazy about how well it’s going! So, here’s the deal!

The Reader Response Menu: A Recipe for Reading Success packet is seriously one of my favorite resources ever.  The 64 page packet (jam-packed with 41 different reading response menus and different templates for student responses) was created to address a variety of standards, higher-order thinking skills, and genres in an easily adaptable and predictable structure! What’s more, with this set, you can assign a different menu every week for the entire school-year without running out or repeating the same menu twice! These reading response menus can be used as homework (like I do with my class), as morning work, as part of your independent reading centers, as part of your literature circle approach, or they can be integrated into your interactive journals by cutting and gluing them into your notebooks! They can be used with your main selections, literature circles, small groups, or independent reading. No matter what, they are a great tool for differentiation and providing students with GUIDED CHOICE as they interact with texts.  It’s been working like a charm! 🙂  Since I LOVE it so much, and it wasn’t finished in time for the site-wide sale, I’m putting it on sale for 20% off through tomorrow (Monday, December 16, 2013).  I hope you will find them as useful as I do!

 This is the template I use most often.  I run homework packets with the Reader Response Menu on the top, with one lined page per response, and two copies of page 6, front to back!  I assign it on Monday, and it comes back to me on Friday.  The kids pick four out of the six activities to complete.

 If you want to try your hand at incorporating this into an existing interactive notebook, you can use the templates I’ve included in the file.  For this first template, I would cut down the middle so I had five independent flaps to work with and arrange on the page.  The five flap flipbook is just another option.  It has less writing space, but it’s nice and compact!  If you wanted to play around with sizing on a printer, you could resize ANY of the pages in this file to customize it & make it work for you!

 This is the only template for response number 6.  All 41 menus have a box for vocabulary instruction because that is an area that I am always trying to grow.  I want them to constantly be thinking about the words they are encountering in their texts, and this transfers between fictional and informational texts with ease.  It’s definitely made a HUGE impact on the vocabularies of my own students this year! 

Now that you’ve had a chance to check out the basic premise of the pack and what some of the templates look like,  here’s how everything looks in action!  I managed to take a few snapshots a few weeks ago!  🙂

Again, what do I love so much about this?!  I love that I don’t have to spend time racking my brain week after week about what my students will do for homework.  I love that every response is meaningful.  I love that I can assign independent reading for homework without requiring them to fill out a reading log.  I love that this extends the thinking they have already done while they read for twenty minutes at home.  I love that they can choose their own books at their own levels, and it will work for all of my kiddos.  I love that I could assign different menus to different kids if I wanted to.  I love that it give students a choice in how they are going to demonstrate their understanding of the text.  I love that it works with picture books and chapter books.  I love that the process is predictable, so it becomes familiar to my students, and only the skills change.  I also love that, should I ever decide to go a different direction with homework, this resource isn’t a wash.  I could use it for morning work, and a whole year of MEANINGFUL morning work would be readily available.  If I didn’t want to do that, I love that I could use them in Read to Self or small groups.  I just LOVE the flexibility I have with this product, and most of all, I love how it has simplified my approach to homework while simultaneously stretching my students and improving their written responses.  For someone who believes in trying to work smarter, not necessarily harder, this is a breath of fresh air.  Happy Sunday, friends!

December 15, 2013 at 11:48 pm

Your Readers Response Menu is very cool. I need more stuff to help the students be more independent and hit the higher order thinking. Very cool!

-Jeremy @ Mr. Michelbook's Classroom

December 16, 2013 at 12:31 am

Thanks, Jeremy! This was definitely a labor of love, but I'm glad I put in the time. It definitely has helped my students think more critically and work more independently. Thanks for the compliment!

December 16, 2013 at 12:13 am

WOW!!! This looks absolutely amazing and would work perfectly as a reading response job the way I currently have my reading block organized! Heading to wishlist this right now!! PS. . . I'm saying a prayer for your pup, you, and your family, hoping that smooth sailing is on its way to you for the rest of the season! <3

THANK YOU for sharing your menus!! They look AMAZING! And SUCH a time saver!!

Ashley The Balancing Act I Call Life

December 16, 2013 at 12:32 am

Aww, thanks. 🙂 I really hope other teachers can use it and will find it as useful as I do! 🙂 It has been a really wonderful addition to my lessons this year, and I am sure it will be for years to come! Thanks for your well-wishes too! I appreciate the positive vibes!!!

December 16, 2013 at 12:23 am

I love your students' thoughtful responses. You're such an amazing teacher…I hope they realize how blessed they are to have you! Prayers for your family, your puppy, etc. and that life will be fabulous in the coming year!! Ashley Just Reed!

December 16, 2013 at 12:33 am

Ashley, you are always so, so sweet. Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

December 16, 2013 at 1:38 am

Wow your new pack looks amazing!

Looks like you have been handed a lot lately! What a lot of stress! I love your positive outlook on it all. I've been wondering how your dog is doing (and praying for you). I hope you have a very restful, peaceful holiday…and I hope your pup gets to spend it with you at home. :o)

December 16, 2013 at 4:03 am

Amanda, I have been sending positive thoughts your way! You have had a lot to deal with lately. But you are right, we are never handed more than we can handle, and it does make us stronger in the end. Hang in there! I love your latest creation and am off to buy it now! I hope you have a peaceful Christmas break and get a chance to breathe and relax.

December 18, 2013 at 1:17 am

This looks like a great tool, even for some of my higher-level 2nd graders. Best wishes to you and your family (and your pup!) for the holidays!

December 27, 2013 at 6:04 pm

Hi Amanda: I hope that, by this point, the pieces in your life are falling back into place. You sure had a lot going on… all at one time! I just dropped this pack into my cart. I think it will be the perfect way to "ramp things up" when we start back in January. Sending you lots of warm wishes and holiday blessings…

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December 31, 2013 at 7:53 pm

I just stop by to let you know I love your page and I had a good time reading it. I’m glad that my friend emailed me the link to this blog. I just bookmarked this blog and I hope your next one is going to be about the same topic again I’m looking for ward to it. One thing I want to add is I like your writting style.

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This makes sense to me. I tried CAFE, but it didn't meet the needs of my fourth graders. I might try your acronym instead. Artistry of Education

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Use this editable homework menu to give students a choice of homework options by creating a menu on this editable document. Using this menu can limit homework time but also engage students by giving them a choice. This menu is editable so you may change from week to week to make homework meaningful. You can choose a variety of options for homework from math, ELA, character building and so many more. The documents are editable in Power Point by clicking in the text box and typing your menu choice. There are a variety of different menu choices: with directions and free space embedded, with a free space embedded, blank with clip art or blank with out clip art. There is also a page to fill in as a reminder for the directions to complete your homework menu and directions for how to edit the pages. There are color and black and white versions available, “Homework Menu,” “At Home Learning Menu,” “Virtual Learning Menu,” “Digital Learning Menu” options, and detailed directions for editing and using for distance learning. There are 56 pages of options for you to choose from for what works best for you and your students.

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Make implementing a reading response journal easy with these reading comprehension notebook graphic organizers, menu choices, and optional homework sheets! This reading response journal resource includes 9 monthly reading menus, activities, and choice boards to use as reading response sheets.

Each reading response menu includes:

• Six reading response activities (54 total in this resource!)
• Non-fiction & fiction options
• Matching graphic organizers for response activities
• Optional menu without the monthly label (great to use any month!)

This resource comes in both printable and digital (Google Slides) formats, so whether you’re in the classroom or teaching remotely, I’ve got you covered!

These reading response menus are also perfect to use during your daily literacy block. They can be used during independent centers or as a response activity after a whole group lesson. If you want to fit these in reading notebooks, print the pages at 85% and they’ll fit right in there!

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Jodi, I use something like this weekly for my spelling homework. I like the variety of options it offers and I find that most families do, too. It's interesting that a few choose the do your own thing option of writing words 4 times daily and skip the fun and silly ways to practice. I think making it due once a week is huge for today's busy families. Nice job!

This looks absolutely amazing!! I love the option of a menu since so many families are busy! Thank you so much!!

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I have used these this year and have had great feedback from the parents about this! And the kids love it too!

I really love this in place of the worksheets we have been doing forever. The fact that it is editable makes it valuable for us and our curriculum. We want to provide activities of application across the subject areas. That being said, it would be easier for my team (who takes turns with tasks such as homework, newsletters, etc.) if each month/week was in a separate folder instead of a long scrolling document. Does that make sense? That way, we can edit August and save only August in its own folder for next year easy access. I also wish there was a way to convert pdf to google docs in drive. I tried to take the pdf and open in google docs, but it doesn't transfer. Does anyone out there have a trick to doing this? That would be the best way for collaboration. Thanks again for your hard work. Consider separating each page 🙂

Hi Jodi! I recently purchased these menus and I, too, am excited to try a new approach to homework this year! I need your help—do you have a parent letter that introduces and explains this process of completing homework? I have been trying to compose a letter, but would love some help! Thank you so much! Kris

This is such a clever idea for homework and it’s differentiated without the extra work of having to make a million copies! I am starting to use it this week and I am so excited!!

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Elektrostal, Russia

Region: Moscow Oblast

Geographic coordinates: 55.783300, 38.466700, temperature range: -40.0°c to 30.0°c (-40°f to 86°f), climate: cold and snowy winters, mild summers with occasional heat waves., population: 158508, language: russian.

Elektrostal, Located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, Is a city known for its industrial heritage and diverse economy. With a population of around 150, 000 people, It lies approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow. Founded in 1916 as an industrial center for steel and metal production, Elektrostal’s most notable landmark is the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant (EMZ). The plant produces various steel products including railway wheels, Pipes, Wire rod, And sheet metal. Apart from its industrial significance, Elektrostal offers several cultural attractions that are worth visiting.

The Museum-Estate Kuskovo features an impressive collection of art and artifacts from the 18th century. Lake Senezh – a large freshwater lake outside Elektrostal’s city limits – provides opportunities for swimming, Boating or fishing during summer months. Elektrostal also has several parks where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling. Gorky Park features walking paths along with sports facilities like tennis courts and basketball courts. Public transport within Elektrostal itself is convenient with numerous bus routes connecting different parts within the city limits as well as nearby towns like Noginsk or Dmitrovskiy Districts in Moscow Region.

Overall Elektrostal offers visitors an interesting mix of industrial heritage, Cultural attractions and natural beauty making it definitely worth a visit whether you’re interested in learning about Russia’s steel industry or simply want to enjoy the outdoors.

Important Landmarks

• The Museum of Local Lore – it showcases the history and culture of the town.
• The Church of St. Nicholas – a beautiful Orthodox church built in the 19th century.
• Victory Park – a large park with several monuments dedicated to World War II heroes.
• Ice Palace Vityaz – a modern ice arena that hosts various sports events and concerts.
• Elektrostal Central Park – a popular spot for picnics, walking, and outdoor activities.
• The Monument to Soviet Soldiers – located in Victory Square, it honors soldiers who died during World War II.
• Elektrostal History Museum – displays artifacts from ancient times to present day including photographs, documents, paintings etc.,
• Kuzminsky Park- A beautiful park with greenery all around perfect for spending some quality time with family or friends

Primary Industries

• Metallurgical Industry: Elektrostal is renowned for its steel production industry that involves the manufacturing of steel pipes, wires, sheets and other metal products.
• Chemical Industry: The city boasts several chemical plants that produce chemicals such as ammonia, fertilizers and plastics.
• Machinery Industry: Elektrostal has a significant machinery industry that produces machine tools, mining equipment and other industrial machinery.
• Construction Materials Industry: There are several cement factories in the city producing cement and concrete products.
• Food Processing Industry: Several food processing plants operate within the city producing dairy products, meat products and other food items.
• Energy Sector: The city houses a thermal power plant which supplies electricity to the region.
• Retail and Service Sector: Additionally, there is a well-developed retail sector with shopping centers, supermarkets and small shops catering to the local population’s needs.

Noteable History

• The city was founded in 1916 as a center for steel production during World War I.
• During World War II, Elektrostal played a crucial role in supplying the Soviet army with weapons and ammunition.
• In 1957, the first nuclear power plant in Russia was built near Elektrostal.
• The city is known for producing high-quality steel that is used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction.
• Notable people from Elektrostal include Olympic gold medalist figure skater Irina Slutskaya and former Russian Prime Minister Sergei Kiriyenko.
• In recent years, the city has undergone significant modernization efforts to improve its infrastructure and attract new businesses to the area.

Museums and Things To See

• Museum of Local Lore: This museum showcases the history and culture of Elektrostal and the surrounding region.
• Victory Park: A large park dedicated to the victory in World War II, with monuments, memorials, and a military museum.
• Church of St. Nicholas: A beautiful Orthodox church with stunning frescoes and icons.
• The House-Museum of V.V.Vorovsky: This museum is dedicated to the revolutionary leader Vorovsky who lived in Elektrostal for a time.
• The Central Culture and Leisure Park: A popular park with various attractions like amusement rides, sports facilities, cafes etc.
• The Monument to the First Builders of Elektrostal: This monument commemorates those who built the city’s first industrial complex.
• Art Gallery Art-El: An art center featuring works by local artists as well as exhibitions from around Russia and beyond.
• Museum Elektrosvet: A unique museum showcasing lighting equipment from various periods starting from 19th century till present day.

Cultural Events

• City Day Celebration: This festival is held annually on the first weekend of September to celebrate the founding of Elektrostal.
• International Festival The World of Dance: A dance festival featuring performances from various countries around the world.
• Folklore Kaleidoscope Festival: A cultural event showcasing traditional folk music, dance, and costumes from different regions of Russia.
• Art-Electro Festival: An art exhibition featuring works by local artists as well as artists from other parts of Russia.
• Jazz Festivals: There are several jazz festivals held throughout the year in Elektrostal which feature performances by local and international jazz musicians.

• Shashlychnaya No. 1 – A restaurant specializing in shashlik (Russian kebabs) and other grilled meats.
• Cafe U Dvukh Medvedey – A cozy cafe serving traditional Russian dishes like borscht, pelmeni (dumplings), and blini (pancakes).
• Pivnaya Apteka – A beer bar with a wide selection of craft beers from Russia and around the world.
• Kebab House – A fast-food chain offering various types of kebabs, falafel wraps, and salads.
• Cafe Podkova – Another cozy cafe serving Russian dishes like beef stroganoff, chicken Kiev, and dumplings with different fillings.
• Restaurant Kolbasny Dom – A meat lover’s paradise with various types of sausages, smoked meats, and steaks on the menu.
• Sushi Master – For those who crave Japanese cuisine; this sushi restaurant offers fresh sushi rolls and sashimi plates.
• Pizzeria Mama Mia!- If you’re in the mood for Italian food; this pizzeria offers delicious pizzas made from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Cafe Kamelot- A cozy café serving traditional Russian dishes such as borscht soup,pelmeni (dumplings),and vareniki(boiled dumplings).
• Restaurant “Gagarin”- Named after Yuri Gagarin; this restaurant serves European cuisine including steaks,pasta,and salads along with exotic cocktails to choose from!

Parks and Recreation

• Central Park of Culture and Rest
• Park of the 50th Anniversary of Victory
• Park of the 300th Anniversary of Elektrostal
• Sports and Recreation Complex Olympic
• Ice Palace Elektrostal
• Ski resort Krugloye Ozero
• Beach complex Sunny Beach
• Tennis club Elektrostal
• Bowling club Strike
• Paintball club Delta Force

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