First Grade is an exciting time for students and caregivers. This is often the age where students begin to learn how to read. Learning to read is huge part of First Grade. I am excited to watch your child grow and learn. We will be be practicing our reading in class on a daily basis, but any support you can provide at home will help build your child’s confidence.

First Grade Learning Goals

Identify upper and lower case letters

Jolly Phonics letter sounds                             

Printing letters upper and lower case

Blending letter sounds  Example: b-a-t

Reading levels A-F

Reading 100 sight words

Addition and Subtraction to 20

Numbers to 100