Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of parents.
What should my child be able to do at the beginning of first grade?
1. Identify upper and lower case letters of the alphabet.2. Identify all consonant sounds.3. Be able to write his or her first and last name.4. Know personal information--including his or her address and telephone number.5. Recognize numbers to fifty (50).6. Count to one hundred (100).Back to Top
1. Identify upper and lower case letters of the alphabet.2. Identify all consonant sounds.3. Be able to write his or her first and last name.4. Know personal information--including his or her address and telephone number.5. Recognize numbers to fifty (50).6. Count to one hundred (100).
How can I help my child succeed in first grade?
1. Look in your child's backback every evening.2. Read daily with your child.3. Share everyday math experiences with your child--including recipes, time, money, counting, etc.4. Encourage your child to write as often as possible.5. Expose your child to the world around them--including arts, nature, music, etc.6. Give your child praise and encouragement.Back to Top
1. Look in your child's backback every evening.2. Read daily with your child.3. Share everyday math experiences with your child--including recipes, time, money, counting, etc.4. Encourage your child to write as often as possible.5. Expose your child to the world around them--including arts, nature, music, etc.6. Give your child praise and encouragement.