Teachers
First Grade Curriculum
Reading
read fluently and with understanding to level 16 of text
(Guided Reading Level) or above
Writing write
for a variety of purposes
use rules of spelling, punctuation and capitalization as
appropriate
print legibly and with proper letter formation
plan and organize ideas
Mathematics
communicate and use multiple strategies and tools to solve a wide
variety of real world problems
recall addition and subtraction facts to 18
identify, understand, and use the numbers 1-100
use and identify money, time, standard/nonstandard units of
measurement, geometrical shapes and graphs
Science
learn about the diversity of our natural world
develop basic understandings of how the natural world works
use scientific processes of research, hypothesis, experimentation,
analysis and conclusion
Social Studies
learn about their relationship to the classroom, school, community,
and country
Expectations for Learning in First Grade
be confident, proficient readers and writers
demonstrate good citizenship
problem solve in a variety of ways
be responsible learners
develop self-assessment strategies
Establishing Good Work Habits
return homework promptly
read 10 to 15 minutes a day at home
return notes, books, folders, school materials and school
communication
complete class work in a timely way
Expectations for Parents
check backpacks daily
read information from the school and teacher
establish routines for homework (a place and time)
discuss homework and class work daily with your child
visit or volunteer at least once during the year
take care of necessities such as lunch money and transportation
problems
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