First Grade

Team: Margaret Garcia-Balbona, Faith Biekarck, and Sam Makovsky 

“Children are one third of our population and all of our future.”

​Philosophy

We believe that First Grade is a time for each child to grow and develop at their own rate.  A time for teachers to recognize the diverse potential within each child and maximize their academic success.

Throughout the year, your First Grader will learn to:

• solve problems through self reflection
• become life long learners
• be part of a caring community
• work to their highest potential in a supportive environment

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Language Arts

• Guided reading groups with leveled texts
• Emphasis on a balanced literacy program including fiction and nonfiction text
• Phonemic awareness/phonics
• Writer’s workshop
• Thinking maps

Math

• Bridges Math​
• Manipulatives
• Problem solving

Science

Through hands on activities, students will gain an understanding of:

• Physical Science - solids and liquids
• Life Science - living organisms  
• Earth Science - properties of Earth’s materials 

Social Studies

• Families Near and Far
• Geography - maps and globes
• Continent Focus - Asia
• Current Events