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Welcome to Grade One2011
Ms. Kwok’s Class
Introductions
Ms. Kwok Ms. Zulfa
We Want TAISM Students To Be:
Safe, Responsible and Respectful
Risk Takers
Inquirers
Communicators
Caring
Reflective
Well Balanced
Happy
Your child’s growth will be unique to them. First Grade is an exciting year where you will be seeing tremendous progress
in your own child.
Your Child’s Typical DayCommunity Circle/ Calendar
Literacy
Recess/ Snack
Math
Writer’s Workshop
Lunch / Recess
Inquiry (Science / Social Studies)
Centers
Circle Time / Read-Aloud
Specials
Our Specialists
PE : Mr. Luther
Art: Mr. Duncan Music with Mrs. WilsonLibrary: Mrs. Catherine
I.T : Mr. HoffmanCounselor: Mr. Everett
Specials Schedule
P.E. Day 1, 3, 6
Art Day 3, 5, (6)
Music Day 1, 5, (6)
Library Day 2
Computer Lab
Day 2, 4
Our Curriculum:
Social and Emotional DevelopmentThinkingLiteracy
Word Work
Reading
Writing
Math
Inquiry – Science/Social Studies
First Grade
LiteracyReading, Writing and Oral Language
The literacy components are integrated throughout the First Grade curriculum. Everyday
we are reading, writing and using oral language as a means to communicate and express our ideas.
ReadingWe are trying to develop the following reading skills:
•a positive attitude towards reading•the ability to self monitor•reading for meaning•using letter sound links in reading•interpreting pictures •predicting story events.•sequencing story events •reading to learn•reading for fun !!!!!!!
How Do We Do ThisShared Reading Experiences (Big Books, Poems, Songs)
Small Group Work and Guided Reading Groups
The Daily 5
Read to self
Read to someone
Listen to Reading
Work on writing
Word Work
Home Reading
Home readers
Library books
Books from home even in another language
The most important thing you can do at home to help your child is to make reading with them a daily event.
Writer’s WorkshopWe also practice writing to develop self confidence and a positive attitude.
Teachers provide direct writing instruction through modeled writing activities. The children work on individual writing, practicing the skills that they have learned. Teachers meet with individual students to discuss the progress of their writing skills and develop writing goals frequently.
A Few Words on Invented Spelling
Invented spelling is the name for children’s misspellings before they know the rules adults use to spell.
Research has proven that inventive spellers’ errors don’t interfere with their learning to spell correctly later ; just as a child’s first picture of themselves
might be a circle with two stick legs. Although deficient by many standards, the drawings are not interpreted as signs of visual, cognitive, or fine motor
problems.
Why Allow Invented Spellings
Independence
Children don’t have to ask how to spell every word.
Fluent and Powerful Writing
They can focus more on getting their message across instead of if every word is spelled correctly.
Early Control and Responsibility
Children learn to take risks. They also internalize what they learn about writing as it becomes more relevant to them.
Oral Language
Oral language is woven into all areas of the curriculum. Whether it’s sharing a piece of art that they have created or talking about something special from home, children are learning to express their ideas and communicate to their peer group. We develop speaking as a tool for sharing and observing our everyday experiences.
MathStudents will be working on the following topics throughout the year:
Dealing with Data
Understanding Operations
Shapes
Measuring and Comparing numbers
Bigger Numbers (place value)
How We Teach Math
Small Groups
Whole Class
Individual Work
Emphasis on manipulatives, games and hands-on activities
*New* Online resource – IXL
Social/EmotionalInteract and build Friendships
Communicate, collaborate and cooperate
Apply listening skills
Resolve conflicts
Take appropriate risks
Independence
CommunicationReport Cards (Dec 13th)
Conferences (Nov 1st and Nov 2nd)
Home Communication Books
Class Blog (http://1jktaism.blogspot.com/)
Green Plastic Snap Folders
E-mail ([email protected])
In Person
What your Child needs to Bring Each Day
• Water Bottle and Hat
• Healthy Snack
• Green Plastic Folders with communication books
• Other Suggestions:
• Change of clothes
• Sweater/Jersey
• Pillow
• Baby wipes
• Post-its
House Keeping
Absent or Late
Lunch Coupons
Snack
Birthday Parties and Invitations
Reading Buddies
After School Activities
Bus/Pick up
Concerns
Thank You!!!