Ashleigh Hulmes
First Grade Teacher
484-519-3300
Willow Lane Elementary School
Ashleigh Hulmes is a dedicated first-grade teacher at Willow Lane Elementary School. She LOVES teaching these young learners because they bring a smile to her face! Mrs. Hulmes graduated from Rutgers University in NJ in 2000 & 2001. She then completed more coursework at Kutztown University, and graduated in 2013.
Mrs. Hulmes began her teaching career teaching first grade in a bi-lingual classroom in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She then taught for three years in south Jersey before beginning her career at East Penn in 2006.
When she's not teaching, Mrs. Hulmes loves to exercise and go to the beach. She also loves spending time with her husband, two active sons, family and friends. She is also a BIG Philadelphia sports fan!
In first grade, we tackle every subject! My students use a variety of tools for hands-on experiences in each area.
ELA
Heggerty (phoenemic awareness)
Fundations (phonics)
Variety of decodable and trade books to assess reading & comprehension
Variety of big books for shared reading & read alouds for interactive read alouds
Math
Ready Math
iReady
math fact fluency
Social Studies
Class Constitution
Community Helpers
Me on the Map
Science (Foss)
Air & Weather
Sound & Light
Plants & Animals
What Supplies Do I Need?
1 plastic pencil case that is no larger than 9 in. long x 5 in. wide x 2 ½ in. high (please write your first and last name on it with permanent marker)
6-8 THIN dry erase markers (NOT THE FAT ONES) AND an eraser
8-10 glue sticks
1 pair of CHILD FRIENDLY SCISSORS
3 packs of Crayons (12 or 24 packs ONLY)
1 pack of standard, wooden #2 pencils
3 erasers (the kind you hold in your hand to erase lots of pencil writing)
1 coloring book
3 highlighters (color doesn’t matter)
1 pair of headphones
1 box of tissues
1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 healthy, NUT FREE snack that you can eat in 5 minutes or less
1 water bottle labeled with your child’s name
More details on supplies can be found in my Welcome Letter
You can always email me with questions, but the best way to see what we're doing in class is through Seesaw!
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