2. Introductions Ms. Kwok Ms. Zulfa

4. Your child’s growth will be unique to them. First Grade is an exciting year where you will be seeing tremendous progress in your own child.

5. Your Child’s Typical Day Community Circle/ Calendar Literacy Recess/ Snack Math Writer’s Workshop Lunch / Recess Inquiry (Science / Social Studies) Centers Circle Time / Read-Aloud Specials

6. Our Specialists PE : Mr. Luther Art: Mr. Duncan Music with Mrs. Wilson Library: Mrs. Catherine I.T : Mr. Hoffman Counselor: Mr. Everett

7. Specials Schedule P.E. Day 1, 3, 6 Art Day 3, 5, (6) Music Day 1, 5, (6) Library Day 2 Computer Lab Day 2, 4

9. Literacy Reading, Writing and Oral Language The literacy components are integrated throughout the First Grade curriculum. Everyday we are reading, writing and using oral language as a means to communicate and express our ideas.

13. Writer’s Workshop We also practice writing to develop self confidence and a positive attitude. Teachers provide direct writing instruction through modeled writing activities. The children work on individual writing, practicing the skills that they have learned. Teachers meet with individual students to discuss the progress of their writing skills and develop writing goals frequently.

14. A Few Words on Invented Spelling Invented spelling is the name for children’s misspellings before they know the rules adults use to spell. Research has proven that inventive spellers’ errors don’t interfere with their learning to spell correctly later ; just as a child’s first picture of themselves might be a circle with two stick legs. Although deficient by many standards, the drawings are not interpreted as signs of visual, cognitive, or fine motor problems.

16. Oral Language Oral language is woven into all areas of the curriculum. Whether it’s sharing a piece of art that they have created or talking about something special from home, children are learning to express their ideas and communicate to their peer group. We develop speaking as a tool for sharing and observing our everyday experiences.

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