1. Word Work in First Grade

2. Spelling Weekly Spelling Words (no tests) Students work with their spelling words center activity time Activities to try at home:

3. Word Wall Word walls are a classroom tool designed to help students use sight words in their writing Students use the word wall to “look up” how to spell a word Activities to try at home:

4. Phonics Instruction Teachers differentiate instruction in phonics during guided reading groups. Phonics instruction also occurs during spelling. Phonics activities to try at home:

5. Sight Words There are 100 first grade sight words. If students “finish” first grade words early, teachers give another set of words. Activities to try at home: