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

2. 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?

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

4. Zipping! Snapping! Buttoning!

5. Practice Tying Shoes

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

7. Printing Letters Practice writing letters and words
Print TOP to BOTTOM

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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!

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

12. 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

13. 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