1st

Grade

Noteworthy News

August

2007

......First Grade marks the start of many new experiences. Often that means sitting in a desk for the first time, walking to the classroom independently, and taking on more responsibility.  Working together as a team, students, parents, and teachers make first grade an exciting learning adventure! This year promises to be a year full of memories, accomplishments, maturing, and academic progress.

Speak together 10-15 minutes everyday.

• Encourage your child to express ideas and tell stories (in preparation for writing).

• Promote awareness of rhyming words.
  Increase awareness of letter sounds.Use the terms "left" and "right".
  Practice phone number and address.
  Provide opportunities for identifying coins by name and value.

• Help your child see how math applies to daily life.

Encourage and model responsible behavior.

• Establish a routine for completing homework.

• Maintain a neat, organized work area.

• Set aside time daily to review papers in your child's bookbag.

• Reply to and return school correspondence in a timely manner.

• Encourage your child to follow directions the first time.

• Assign at-home responsibilities and expect them to be completed on time

Read together 10-15 minutes everyday.

Check for understanding of stories by asking questions such as:

"Who was your favorite character?.. Why?"

"What happened first? Next? Last"

"What might happed next?

"How would you change the ending?"

"Can you retell the story?"