Upper Moreland Primary School

Room 31

Welcome!Mrs. StandenFirst Grade

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Housekeeping

Arrival and Morning Routine

Morning Meeting and Math

Literacy - Writing

Snack

Science/Social Studies

Special

Literacy – Core Reading

Recess and Lunch

Literacy – Core Reading

Tier Time (Small group literacy)

Pack up/Snack

A Typical Day in Room 31

Arrival and Morning Routine: No breakfast program!!

Technology

Math

Snack

Literacy - Writing

Science/Social Studies

Recess and lunch

Literacy – Core Reading

Tier Time (Small group literacy)

Pack up/Snack

Wednesdays

Classroom Procedures

Morning Routine: Breakfast Program

Absences/Notes from Home

Lunch Procedure

Birthday Treats

Snack Time

Discipline Policy

Homework

Refer to the weekly newsletter for that week’s homework (emailed on Mondays, on website)

Give your child a comfortable, well-lit area for homework completion

Read the directions with or to your child to confirm understanding

Allow your child to work independently, and then answer questions

Allow your child to sound out words and write the sounds that they hear for each word

Developmental spelling is appropriate for this age level

It is a step towards correct spelling Known sight words should be spelled correctly

Please read with your child! Read aloud and listen.

Reading • Becoming better readers• Reading many different genres of books• Enjoying reading!

Writing• Improving writing skills • Writing about many different topics • Enjoying writing!

Math• Learning number concepts• Working with numbers in different ways• Discovering math together!

Science/Social Studies• Foss Kits• Nystrom

Mrs. Standen’s First Grade Class

Journeys Phonics/SpellingCommunity ReadingGuided Reading

Individualized program Small group environment Intensive learning

Mystery ReaderHome/School Connection

Think Central

Reading

Journal Writing Independent writing time Reinforce writing skills

Shared Writing A variety of genres Relating to our reading

Handwriting Without Tears Neatness Correct letter formation See website for information

Writing

Hands-on Learning Small group work Use of manipulatives

Math WorkshopDiscussion

Oral expression of understanding Written/drawn expression

Home/School Connection First in Math

Mathematics: Investigations

Science: Foss Kits Solids and Liquids Pebbles, Sand and Silt Plants

Social Studies: Nystrom Map and Globe skills Pro Social Skills Family Neighborhoods Holidays

Science and Social Studies

Husband also a teacher

Two children, ages 5 and 2

Taught first grade for 6 years

Psychology degree

Reading Specialist degree

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