Our classroom will be filled with respect and kindness for all, polite language, and patience with others.  As children work on developing self-control and appropriate work-study skills, their efforts will be rewarded with positive praise.  We utilize the PAX Good Behavior Game to teach students self-regulation, self-control, and self-management in the context of collaborating with others to help promote Peace, Productivity, Health and Happiness for all.    

• Follow directions the first time given.

• Raise your hand to speak.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Listen attentively.

• Complete work in a timely manner.

• Problem solve and TRY your best.  

Our district utilizes Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA).  Grounded in the Science of Reading and following the Core Knowledge approach, CKLA combines rich, diverse content knowledge in history, science, literature, and the arts with systematic, research-based foundational skills instruction.

For the first grade math program, we use Ready Classroom Mathematics (RCM).  RCM is a comprehensive math program that blends print and digital components to increase student engagement and develop strong, independent mathematical thinkers.  

Unit 1: Relating Addition and Subtraction

Unit 2: Addition and Subtraction Within 20

Unit 3: Solving Word Problems and Making Comparisons

Unit 4: Using Tens and Ones to Organize and Count

Unit 5: Operations with Tens and Ones

Unit 6: Geometry and Measurement

We use the math online component.

We access Mystery Science and Scholastic News, a weekly magazine with engaging photos and nonfiction text. 

Science Units

Earth and Space: This topic focuses on the sun as a source of energy and energy changes that occur to land, air and water. 

Life Science:  This topic focuses on the physical needs of living things in Ohio.  Energy from the sun or food, nutrients, water, shelter and air are some of the physical needs of living things. 

Physical Science: This topic focuses on the changes in properties that occur in objects and materials. Changes of position of an object are a result of pushing or pulling 

Social Studies: Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far

The first-grade year builds on the concepts developed in kindergarten by focusing on the individual as a member of a family.  Students begin to understand how families lived long ago and how they live in other cultures.  They develop concepts about how the world is organized spatially through beginning map skills.  They build the foundation for understanding principles of government and their roles as citizens. 

We will rotate through these 6 special classes during Quarters 1 and 3:

1 Music, 2 Library/Media, 3 PE, 4 Art, 5 Music, 6 SEL

We will rotate through these 6 special classes during Quarters 2 and 4:

1 PE, 2 Library/Media, 3 Music, 4 Art, 5 PE, 6 STEM

Homework is not assigned in 1st grade.  The first grade teachers want the children to be creative, active and enjoy play time.  It is our hope the children will also enjoy daily reading activities.

Please send in a spill-proof water bottle labeled with your first grader’s name.  Students are encouraged to drink water during the day and will have the opportunity to eat a small snack each afternoon.  Healthy snacks that have minimal cleanup are best!  Acceptable snacks include: crackers, pretzels, cereal, string cheese, raisins, fruit or veggies, etc...  Please note that peanut butter, nuts, candy, cakes, and greasy, or finger-coloring chips are not permitted.  Snacks should not require any sort of utensil (spoon, fork) and need to be eaten within a few minutes. 

We love to celebrate birthdays in first grade!  We’ll be sure to sing happy birthday and give our birthday friends time to shine during morning meeting.  Due to food allergies and a number of other reasons, birthday celebrations are food-free at BBHES. In the past, families have improvised by passing out non-edible treats such as pencils, erasers or stickers.  We ask that you not send party invitations through the classroom unless you are inviting the entire class OR all of the boys OR all of the girls in the class.