FIRST GRADE
FIRST GRADE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PARENT GUIDANCE DOCUMENT - FIRST GRADE
Learning objectives are addressed at various times throughout the year. Teachers use lessons and activities from Everyday Speech as the primary teaching resource for learning objectives.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:
The list below highlights terms used in the classroom while social-emotional instruction is taking place. Click on the linked words below to see auxiliary lists of words that may appear in the classroom depending on the needs of the students or situations that arise.
emotions, happy, sad, afraid, scared, surprised, angry, mad, breathe, calm, upstander, different, choice, ability, problem, share, include, understand, conflict, apology, help, solution, identity, group identity, family structure, gender, race, religion, culture, language
SUPPORTING SEL AT HOME
Use the ideas below to engage in activities and conversations to support your child's in-school social-emotional learning at home.
ACTIVITIES TO PRACTICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
Ask your child how they feel (physically) when they are upset, and support them in expressing that feeling through words (i.e. I’m feeling upset, I need to take a break).
After your child is upset (when they have calmed down) have a conversation about what they were feeling, and why they felt that way. Talk about things they can do at home when they might be upset (i.e. go to a quiet place to take a break).
Practice using “I” statements with your child, and model using them for your child.
Practice identifying a problem when they occur, and talk with your child about ideas to solve the problem.
Practice inviting friends over to play. Model calling or talking to a friend and making an invitation.
Practice saying “I’m sorry,” and model apologizing for your child.
Engage your child in talking about what makes them special. Share what makes you special and unique and talk about how you are similar and different.
Help your child understand the make up of your family and extended family. Share pictures of family members
During family celebrations talk with your child about why you celebrate that holiday, and what makes it special for your family.
SUGGESTED BOOKS TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME TO BUILD ON THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Click on the picture of the book below to learn more about the book. These may also be read in the classroom, and teachers will share books they read to support social-emotional learning in their regular communication home.
More book suggestions are available on the
D39 GUIDE TO PICTURE BOOKS TO SUPPORT SEL DEVELOPMENT
A Bad Case of the Stripes
David Shannon
Exclamation Point
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Kevin Henkes
The Great Big Book of Families
Mary Hoffman
Thunderboy, Jr.
Sherman Alexie
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Use the resources and links below to learn more about social-emotional learning at school and at home, and how you can support your child's social-emotional growth.
PARENT RESOURCES
ARTICLES AND ONLINE TIPS:
VIDEO RESOURCES:
DISTRICT 39 PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
The D39 Parent Education Series often features presentations specific to supporting social-emotional development at home.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 23-24 SCHEDULE OF WEBINARS
2020-2021
Whole Brain Child Approach: Strategies for Effective Parenting During Highly Emotional Times
Anxiety and Growth Mindset: Helping Kids Cope with Challenges and Setbacks
Social Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships and Groups
2021-2022
2022-2023