First Grade Skillsfrom The Diary of a First Grade TeacherFirst grade skills can be challenging for some students and easy for others. It all depends on IF the student is ready ...
ReadinessReadiness is a real thing that all primary-level teachers talk about. Your child is READY for first grade if s/he is developmentally ready (growth-wise) AND if s/he has mastered the kindergarten-level skills and concepts. While growth cannot be rushed, there are oodles of other things that kindergarten teachers do every day to make sure your child is as prepared as possible for the first grade.
First grade is organized into the following content areas:
Language Arts ... includes lessons in listening, following directions, vocabulary building, reading, phonics, writing, spelling, grammar. Math Science Social Studies Enrichment Areas ... include music, art, library, physical education, foreign languages, etc. It all depends on the funds available in your school district. Please Note ... While there are many academic concepts for your child to master, always remember learning to socialize and maneuver his or her way through school AND life in general are MAJOR life skills also.
Here are some shortcuts ... Thought you might like them! AND I’ll be adding MORE to the list. I hope these will help you and your little one. Also, you’ll better understand why the kids say some of the funny things they say.
Click the links below to see first grade vocabulary words, including the famous sight word lists, and other 1st grade skills.
And now, here's some enrichment for Y-O-U ... This website is designed for you parents, grandparents, and others who enjoy - and want to better understand how to help -the first graders in your life ... The Spanish Word of the Day is for you. The cartoons are NOT for the first graders. There's a NEW word and NEW image every day.
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