Synopses & Reviews
As the parent of a first grader, you may be asking yourself:
When will my child begin to read?
Is it okay that my child still counts on his fingers?
What can I do to make sure my child knows everything she should?
Perhaps you've been told by your child's teacher that your first grader is doing fine. But what does "fine" really mean, and how can you be sure that your child's academic growth will continue?
Be your child's best teacher. Find out what your child knows, what your child needs to know, and how to work with your child to ensure success in school.
Inside, there is a wealth of fun, easy-to-do activities designed to teach your child important skills. The time you spend together will foster a love of learning that will remain with your child in the years to come.
About the Author
Jennifer Richard Jacobson received her BS in Education in 1980 from Lesley College and her master's in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has taught preschool through sixth grade and has served as Curriculum Coordinator, Admissions Director, Head of Studies, and Language Arts Specialist in several New England schools. She has also served as an educational consultant, offering workshops for teachers, parents, and librarians, and has written over twenty books for classroom use. She lives in Maine with her husband and two children.
Table of Contents
Contents Introduction
Developmental Overview, by Nancy Richard
Questions and Answers About First Grade
How to Use This Book
Parent Observation Pages
Assessment Guide
Reading Exercises
Identifying Letters
Letter Sounds
Sight Words
Prediction
Phonics
Identifying New Words
Reading Comprehension
Reading Fluency
Writing Stages and Exercises
Reading and Writing Enrichment
Math Exercises
Geometry
Sorting and Classifying
Patterns
Number
Skip-Counting
Estimating
Measurement
Money
Time
Addition and Subtraction
Word Problems
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Place Value
Math Enrichment
Working with Your Childs Teacher
Appendixes
The Alphabet Connection Word Family List
High-frequency Bookwords
Index
Activity Pages
Digraph Cards
Silent-e Cards
Alphabet Chart
Number Race
0-99 Grid
Number Train