First Grade is an exciting time in the life of young children as they make great strides in social and academic areas. First Graders have a growing sense of independence in both of these areas with considerable variation in development among children. Parents and teachers partner to work closely with students helping them reach individual and classroom goals.
The academic life of a first grade student is a fascinating combination of dramatic changes and subtle growth. They are developing a sense of academic responsibility and are becoming more articulate about their expanding depth of knowledge. Students pursue academic interests as a whole class, in small groups and on an individual basis.
First Graders are immersed in the process of becoming independent readers. As they grow in reading fluency and comprehension, the stories written by students become more complex and detailed. Students still use developmental spelling, but also begin to use conventional spelling, particularly when writing high frequency words. First Graders also make progress in understanding mathematical concepts, developing fluency of addition and subtraction facts and develop their skills in problem solving.
By the end of the school year, first grade students have pursued a wide range of activities and are more confident in their abilities as thinkers and learners.
The academic life of a first grade student is a fascinating combination of dramatic changes and subtle growth. They are developing a sense of academic responsibility and are becoming more articulate about their expanding depth of knowledge. Students pursue academic interests as a whole class, in small groups and on an individual basis.
First Graders are immersed in the process of becoming independent readers. As they grow in reading fluency and comprehension, the stories written by students become more complex and detailed. Students still use developmental spelling, but also begin to use conventional spelling, particularly when writing high frequency words. First Graders also make progress in understanding mathematical concepts, developing fluency of addition and subtraction facts and develop their skills in problem solving.
By the end of the school year, first grade students have pursued a wide range of activities and are more confident in their abilities as thinkers and learners.