First Grade Tips for Success
Language Arts
Read for 15-20 minutes each night
Read to your children and have them read to you
Practice World Words each night
Practice Phonics Library and I Love Reading Books
Get a library card for your child
Phonics games and CDs
Math
Use addition and subtraction flashcards to learn math facts to 20 by memory
Help identify and tell value of coins
Practice telling time by hour and half hour
Count by twos, fives, and tens
Play cards games
Math CDs
Homework
Find a special place for your child to study
Set a regular time for homework
Remove distractions like T.V.
Monitor your child’s homework, but don’t expect perfection
SMART Goals
Useful Links
Home and School Connection
Regularly check backpack for behavior reports, progress reports, report cards, newsletters, and communication from the office/teacher
40 Developmental Assets
40 Developmental Assests for ages 3-5 years of age
40 Developmental Assests for ages 8-12 years of age
