Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
Welcome to First Grade
2
Tonight’s Goals Overview of what your child will learn in 1st grade.
Gain an understanding of classroom/school expectations, practices and schedule. How to help support and encourage your children at home.
3
Professional Experience
Bachelor in Education Elementary and Early Childhood Master in Reading Reading Specialist Taught First Grade at Meramec for seven years.
4
Character Development
Meramec Five Class Meetings Power of Yet!
5
Class Schedule
6
Mathematics The Singapore Approach
Helps students build solid conceptual understanding through a focus on problem solving. Students learn the “why” and the “how” through instruction, hands-on activities, and problem solving. Homework reflects what we did in class. Profile sheets/Assessments Website for Parents
7
Math Tests Test after each unit Profile sheet for grading
8
Reading Workshop Mini Lesson Independent Reading Shared Reading
Daily 5 Guided Reading Instruction Nightly Reading- 10 Minutes Reading Bag (Coming Soon!) Complete Reading Log Daily First Grade Dolch Words
9
Writing Lucy Calkins Units of Study Small Moments
Nonfiction Chapter Book Realistic Fiction Writing Reviews Weekend Writing
10
Handwriting Please reinforce using roof, window, and floor and basement language.
11
Words Their Way Words Their Way (Differentiated Word Study Program)
Sound/Pattern/Meaning Only on 5 day weeks Test on Friday
12
Social Studies Our Community (Community, Citizens, Rules, Laws)
Past & Present (School, Transportation, and Technology) Marketplace (Wants, Needs, and Services)
13
Insect Research Project
Science- FOSS Insect Research Project
14
Technology Ipads First Grade Website Instagram First Grade Blog
15
Homework Given Monday-Thursday READ (Ten Minutes each night)
Homework = Practice Weekend Writing
16
Classroom Expectations
Take care of yourself. Take care of others. Take care of our classroom. Everyone has the right to learn and play.
17
Classroom Expectations continued…..
Turning the Behavior Around Warnings 1 & 2 Warning 3 - Take a Minute Reflection Sheet/Confer with teacher Phone Call Home * Raise & Wait, Self-Monitoring (mind & body) , Mindfulness (optimism, empathy, resilience, persistence, flexibility), Problem Solving
18
Communication Voicemail: 854-6322 First grade blog (monthly)
Voic First grade blog (monthly) Instagram (feedback) Remind First Grade Newsletter Friday Folders Parent/Teacher Conferences Meramec Elementary Newsletter
19
Instagram Follow our class Instagram Username: Berk1st
Purpose: picture updates and feedback for the students
20
Remind Way for teacher to send simple reminders.
Extra fliers in your folder.
21
Friday Folders Graded papers & Important notes (star & teacher notes)
Sign inside paper and write comments Return on Monday
22
Field Trips Information regarding field trip dues and volunteers will be coming home. Science Math Social Studies
23
Classroom Book Orders Great titles at a good price
Helps to earn books for our classroom
24
Reminders Hopes and Dreams
Please write your child a quick note on the paper provided and leave it at his/her spot.
25
Thank You For Coming
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.