The goal of the First Grade Team is to help each student become a successful and independent learner. We are dedicated to the education of the whole child--intellectually, socially, emotionally, culturally, and physically. We believe that First Grade lays the foundation for a lifetime of enthusiastic learning. We are committed to providing classrooms that are welcoming, exciting, and safe. Our students should want to come to school each day ready to learn and our goal is to make this happen.
Texts and Resources
Math:
Every Day Counts Calendar Math
Great Source Education Group
Investigations, Dale Seymour Publications
Pearson/Scott Foresman
www.scottsforesman.com
Language Arts:
Handwriting Without Tears,
Storytown
Rigby Readers
Social Studies:
All Together, Scott Foresman
www.scottforesman. com
Science:
Harcourt Science
www.harcourtschool.com
Foss Kits
AIMS Program
Health:
Your Health, Harcourt
www.harcourtschool.com
Behavioral Expectations
We expect students to come to First Grade with a positive and cooperative attitude. First Graders are encouraged to develop independence socially and academically. Our class rules are:
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Be Fair.
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Be Safe.
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Be Kind.