What we are working on in first grade:
Literacy:
Develop appropriate reading strategies Decode unfamiliar words Understand or are able to figure out meaning of what they read Develop and maintain the motivation to read Understand how speech and sounds are connected Predict what will happen next. Identify characters, setting, problem, and sequence of events.
How Can I help my child at home?
Read with your child for 15 – 30 minutes each day. Find a quiet, comfortable spot to read. Read different types of materials. Let your child see you reading. Read aloud to your child and reread favorite stories. Talk about what you and your child read.
Math:
Number sense 0-99 Single digit addition and subtraction Time Non-standard measurement Collect and display data Create and extend patterns Basic geometric shapes Sort and classify objects
How Can I help my child at home?
Believing that s/he can successfully learn mathematics Expecting your child to work hard to learn mathematics Sharing how you use mathematics everyday Playing games that make learning fun and important Solving problems together and exploring different ways to solve the same problems Asking your child questions as s/he solves problems Examining why solutions are correct and incorrect Supporting your child as s/he completes homework assignments
Writing:
Communicate in writing Reread their writing to monitor meaning Begin to use feedback to change their writing Revise their writing to add text to the middle Make deliberate choices about the language they use Use proper punctutation and capitalization more often than not
How can I help my child at home?
Have your child write in a journal. Have your child tell you a story. Ask them questions to encourage them to add more detail. Allow them to see how words are spelled through labeling household items. Have your child draw a detailed picture and then tell or write the matching story.
Have your child write a letter to a family member. Ask the family member to write a letter in return.