1. Upper Moreland Primary School Room 31 Welcome! Mrs. Standen First Grade

2.  Sign in  Sign Code of Conduct Paper  Sign up for Giant Rewards  Find your child’s desk Welcome!

3.  Arrival and Morning Routine  Morning Meeting  Math – Large and Small group  Small group Reading  Recess/Lunch  Core Reading  Special  Writing  Science/Social Studies  Pack up/Snack/Dismissal A Typical Day in Room 31

4. Classroom Procedures  Morning Routine: Breakfast Program  Absences/Notes from Home  Lunch Procedure  Birthday Treats  Snack Time  Discipline Policy

5. 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.

6.  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

7.  Journeys  Phonics/Spelling  Community Reading  Guided Reading  Individualized program  Small group environment  Intensive learning  Mystery Reader  Home/School Connection  Think Central Reading

8.  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

9.  Hands-on Learning  Small group work  Use of manipulatives  Math Workshop  Discussion  Oral expression of understanding  Written/drawn expression  Home/School Connection  First in Math Mathematics: Investigations

10.  Science: Foss Kits  Solids and Liquids  Air and Weather  Plants and Animals  Social Studies: Nystrom  Map and Globe skills  Pro Social Skills  Family  Neighborhoods  Holidays Science and Social Studies

11.  Husband also a teacher  Three children, ages 7, 3 and 1  Taught first grade for 7 years  Psychology degree  Reading Specialist degree All About Me