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School Life | K-6 Elementary
First Grade
Welcome to First Grade!
Reading /Writing
Reading
Open court and zoo phonics
Phonemic awareness lessons
Guided practice worksheets
Mini books
Oral and silent reading
Celebrate reading series
Writing
Phonemic awareness/activities
Response to literature
Journal writing
Young authors
Math
Further development of number sense by the incorporation of various hands-on activities.
Problem solving
Recognition and comparison of whole numbers
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication and division: 2, 5, 10
Fractions: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4
Measurement: Time, Money, Calandar, Units
Geometry: Geometric shapes
Social Studies
Multi-faceted program focusing on self, family and friends and community.
Focus on community
All about me
Friendship and self esteem
Family
Community
Science
Focus on Habitats: Ocean, Desert, Arctic, Rain Forest, Fresh Water, and Others
Physical Education
Further development of gross motor skills through a variety of individual and competitive games.
Emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy activities.
Computers
Development of basic computer skills through the use of educational software emphasizing reading and mathematics.
Weekly lab time in group form with qualified instructor.
The Arts
Incorporated througout the curriculum through the visual and performing arts.
Music
Art
Crafts
Dance
Drama
Extension Activities
School wide assemblies and celebrations.
Field trips, presentations, religious celebrations and class parties.
Communication
First Grade News, the weekly classroom newsletter.
Back to School Night and "Meet the Teachers"
Report cards on a trimester basis.
Parent-teacher conferences
Hebrew
Beginning Hebrew
Judaica
Our emphasis is on building a sense of understanding and love of the Jewish heritage and a commitment to the Jewish community and Society. We focus on Bible stories and Jewish holidays, including the history and tradition behind each one, incorporating both visual and performing arts.
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