Spelling
Spelling is an important piece to overall literacy skills. It increases familiarity with phonics rules as they apply to reading and writing. Having a strong spelling base also influences the speed and fluency of writing, allowing for more creativity in overall word choice.
While students are provided classroom practice in a variety of ways, it is recommended that they practice at home for 5-10 minutes per night. It is often helpful to study half of the words at a time for 5-10 minutes. Wednesday night homework is for the students to take a pre-test at home.
Spelling Letter.pdf
Master List 1 - 9.pdf
10-15 Spelling.pdf
http://www.spellingcity.com/
Math
Math Facts
Memorizing math facts is an important mathematical skill. In first grade, students are expected to master addition facts of sums up to 10.
Students should practice using flashcards or worksheets each Tuesday night for homework.
Click below for some fun websites that may help provide additional practice.
Addition Math Game
Rounding Seashells
Reading
Practice is an essential piece to literacy development at all stages. First graders are expected to read out loud to an adult for 10 to 15 minutes 5 times per week. After your child has read the weekly decodables fluently two times, he/she should go on to read other books at their independent reading level. Here is the link for our online ebooks.
- Starfall.com is a useful tool to review concepts learned in class. We encourage parents to use Starfall.com as a reward after your child completes their sustained reading time.