1st Grade

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Sienna Brockway Ms. Brockway's Site

First grade is such an exciting year of growth, discovery, and independence! As children move beyond the play-centered learning of preschool and kindergarten, they begin a new adventure filled with deeper thinking, creativity, and confidence-building academic skills.

Just a year ago, your child was taking big first steps in kindergarten—learning letters, sounds, numbers, and how symbols connect to reading and math. In first grade, those early skills truly come to life! Students will explore, practice, and strengthen what they already know while growing into more confident readers, writers, mathematicians, and problem-solvers.

Learning in first grade is centered around the core subjects, with a special focus on reading and math. This is a year when incredible growth happens. Children transition from “learning to read” into becoming stronger, more fluent readers who can understand and share ideas. They will build important language skills through reading, spelling, writing, and meaningful conversations. In math, students will develop number sense, problem-solving strategies, and confidence as they explore new concepts in fun and engaging ways.

First graders also become scientists, explorers, and thoughtful citizens through engaging hands-on learning experiences in science and social studies. Students will investigate topics such as sound and light, animals and their offspring, communities, American symbols, and cultures around the world. Through projects, experiments, discussions, and exploration, children will grow their curiosity about the world and their place within it.

First grade is truly a year full of curiosity, exploration, and exciting milestones as children discover just how capable they are!

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