Presented by: Cynthia Kiser ESL Parent Center Coordinator Welcome to 1st Grade June 10, 2016 Presented by: Cynthia Kiser ESL Parent Center Coordinator

Talk with your child Ask lots of questions Have discussions about everyday topics What games do you like to play? What’s the weather like?

Oral Story Telling You tell them stories and have them tell you stories too Who ? What? When? Where?

Zipping! Snapping! Buttoning! http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/347021248/

Practice Tying Shoes

Read lots of Books together Reading TO and WITH your child Daily 10-15 minutes Familiar stories Retell the stories

Printing Letters Practice writing letters and words Print TOP to BOTTOM

Counting! By 1’s 1,2, 3,4,5… By 5’s 5, 10, 15… By 10’s 10, 20, 30… Name coins and count them!! To 120 or Higher!

Fine Motor Skills Practice building up strength in the hand muscles There is a lot more writing in 1st grade and your child’s hand may get tired. Play dough Tweezers Scissors Cook together

School Days “Bedtime Routine” 2 weeks before school starts: Start practicing the Bedtime Routine Go to bed and get up on the school schedule Children need 2-3 weeks to adjust!

Have Fun this summer! Go places! Help your child have “experiences” Take lots of pictures!

Be Positive  The transition to 1st grade can be a challenge Being Positive will make the hard times easier Parents and children need to get used to new routines Smiling and speaking positively about school will help your child adjust

Parent Support Check folders, backpacks, websites, email Don’t rely upon your son or daughter Help with homework If you can’t help then send a note! Ask Questions Come to events Make an Appointment before coming to school