We are un'bear'lievably busy in first grade!

Each day is slightly different. To give you a sneak peak at what our schedule might look like, I've outlined a typical day.

8:20-8:40 Arrival and Review Work

8:40-9:00 Morning Exercises

We start each day with the daily lunch count and attendance. We
pledge the flag, complete our calendar and discuss the schedule for the day.

9:00-9:30 Handwriting/English

We use this block of time to introduce formations, correct line
placement and appropriate spacing of letters and numerals. Beginning
the 2nd nine week grading period, specific grammar skills will be introduced.

9:30-11:15 Language Arts

This is a very important part of our day. During our language arts block, students read books and complete story-related activities. Vocabulary words, spelling words and phonic skills are introduced. Writing tasks are assigned. During the second semester, students will begin to edit for spelling and punctuation.

11:15-12:00 Lunch and Recess

12:00-12:50 Storytime

A favorite part of our day is storytime. During storytime a student reads a favorite book or two to the class. Each month a storytime calendar is sent home if your child volunteers to read to the class. Students are encouraged to practice reading fluently and with expression at home until his/her assigned day.

12:50-1:30 Language Arts

1:40-2:10 Math

2:10-2:30 Recess

2:30-3:00 Social Studies/Science

3:00-3:10 Prepare for Dismissal

Each day the students attend a "special". This is a related arts class such as music, art, library or physical education. To view our "Specials" schedule clickHERE!

Head home.....click on the hive!

A special thank you to this wonderful graphic artist!