Grade 1 Open House Taipei American School

Agenda Introductions Language Arts Math Social Studies Science Reporting to Parents Bits and Pieces Gathering in Library

The First Grade Team Alison White Susan Chen (ESL) Leslie Abernethy (ESL) Kim Carter Laura Walter Tamara Brantingham Amanda Jacob Scott Middleton Gloria and Yen-Ling (Aides)

Language Arts- A Balanced Literacy Program Speaking and Listening Reading Writing

Speaking and Listening Listening behaviors Speaking Small and large group discussions Sing-a-long Sharing work and ideas Poetry

Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom includes: Read Aloud Guided reading Partner reading Independent reading

Language Arts Reading in a First Grade Classroom includes: Home reading Just right books

Writing in a First Grade classroom includes: Writing Workshop Interactive Writing Word Work Handwriting Language Arts

Word Work in the First Grade Classroom whole group/small group/individual high frequency words stretching out mini lessons focusing on patterns

IT Integration Technology is used as a tool to support curriculum goals.

Math Everyday Mathematics  Operations and Computation  Numeration  Patterns, Functions and Algebra  Data and Chance  Measurement  Geometry

Math Components of the Math Program Journal I and II Math boxes - review of concepts Partner Games Explorations Home Links

Math Home Links Promote family involvement Encourage communication of math concepts Provide students with a review of concepts covered in class

Social Studies and Science: Integrated Studies Major themes:  All About Me  Balance and Motion  Fairy Tales  Plants  Neighborhood  Insects Social Studies and Science: Integrated Studies Major themes:  All About Me  Balance and Motion  Fairy Tales  Plants  Neighborhood  Insects

Important People Art: Elise Chen Music: Laura Earley PE: Joyce Whalen Computers: Patty Sloan Guidance Counselor: Ellen Foley Library: Barb Middleton Chinese: Alice Hsia Julia Zhou Isabel Lee Nancy Liu Andy Lee

Reporting to Parents Portfolios/Activity Based Conferences- October and March Report Cards- December and June Teachers are available anytime by appointment

Bits and Pieces Grade level communication Independence Homework Cafeteria - menu Recess and snack

Bits and Pieces Volunteers Room parent Birthdays Celebrations

Childhood is a journey, not a race! Childhood is a journey, not a race!

Thank You