First Grade at St. John Regional Catholic School
Welcome to first grade! I have some basic "requirements" for all first graders upon entering my classroom. They need to be ready to create, wonder, imagine, and discover. With all of those qualities, they will be ready for whatever we study in first grade! I have no doubts that all six and seven- year olds possess those qualities.
Our Day
Our day starts off with morning circle. Here we have a "person of the day" that does calendar duties. Usually we have a read- aloud or shared reading experience after calendar. Next comes daily religion lessons. I try to apply the lesson to real-life experiences with the children because I feel that is how they best relate to the content. Next, we have a solid hour designated for language arts. Students work independently and in groups, as well as with partners on a variety of tasks. We also have a daily phonics lesson. Math is after lunch and I try to have a hands-on activity correlated with each lesson to extend the learning, and also offer a variety of learning styles. We end our day with an alternating science or social studies unit.
Love of Reading!
A love of reading is instilled during your child's first grade year. First grade is crucial in the development of reading skills. I am constantly projecting my love of reading and am showing my students how I am a life-long lover of reading. By fostering a love of reading, as well as a love of school, I believe I am preparing my students for a lifetime of success in learning.
Amanda Pollard, First Grade Teacher
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