Mrs. Zider's First Grade...
This is a condensed version of our classroom web site on our Pioneer School web site. Check it weekly for a copy of our newletter, fridge facts, parent volunteer opportunities, and learning links. Check out our second site on Pioneer's web page.
Parent Tip of the Day An excellent site to check daily
How Can I Help My Child at Home? Ways to help your child succeed in school
Simple Science Experiments to try at home. Easy and fun learning and thinking opportunities
How to find a "just right" book using the "5 Finger Test." Is a book too easy or too hard?
Five for Fighting is donating $.99 to Autism Speaks for each time this video is viewed. Let's help fund a cure! Moving Video on Autism
Books for First Graders Print out and take on your next library visit
Building Early Math Skills Easy and fun ways to encourage math learning every day
Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences Home and School communication is so important
Is My Child Gifted or Bright? Mrs. Gold's version of our district's gifted vs. bright checklist...Thanks to Mrs. Gold
Raising Small Souls Site & Movie-Every Child is Special-It is our job to work together so your child can be the best he/she can be! Click on the Animal School box near the bottom to view this movie. Watch the movie, Animal School...know that our classroom is truly inclusive
A Poetic Reminder that ALL Children Are Special Thanks to Mrs. McGowan for online version
Stages of Early Reading...Read to see the characteristics that your child displays as a reader Thanks to Mrs. McGowan for description from Mrs. Hall's web site
ABC's of Parenting Parenting A-Z...Thanks Mrs. Teague
Talking to Your Child about His/Her Day Thanks to Mrs. Healey for this helpful information
Reading Strategies to Help Early Readers Thanks to Mrs. Anding for this wonderful version of reading strategies we teach
How Most Children Learn to Read An interesting article about helping children learn to read
In answer to the question, "How Is My Child Doing?" Thanks to Mrs. Harper for this valuable information for parents.
Helping Your Child Learn Math Here are some games and activities to make exploring math fun
Some Math Challenge Activities Thanks to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for these Math Challenges
Figure This! Family Math Corner...Math Challenges for Families Family Members are crucial to student success...
Parent Tips for Helping Your First Grader Read Here are some wonderful things to do with your first grader to grow a reader!
This site has Word Wall word flashcards, spelling word practice tips, and reading strategies to use with your child. Mrs. Zider's Schoolnotes Site