Welcome to
st
1 Grade
Mrs. Sinclair’s
Class
Room
205
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and
I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin
First Grade Goals
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To foster a love for reading and life-long learning
To create a positive environment where students
feel safe to take risks
To strengthen character traits
To help your child develop social skills and
independent work habits
To help your child succeed in school through
differentiating curriculum at the appropriate
level
To collaborate with parents and teachers to
support student growth
Language Arts - Learning to read, write, speak,
and listen effectively is the focus in primary
grades.
Reading (Reader’s Workshop)
· Interactive Read-Alouds
· Shared Reading
· Guided Reading
· Independent Reading
· Partner Reading
· Word Study
Writing (Writer’s Workshop)
• Modeled Writing
• Shared Writing
• Guided Writing
• Independent Writing
• Revision and Editing
• Conferencing
• Publishing
Handwriting – Handwriting Without Tears
Math
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Singapore Math – How and Why
Teach less, learn more - uses a
concrete - pictorial - abstract approach
Home/School Connection Letters
Math Journals
Science –
Reading and Writing is woven
into this content area.
• Solids and Liquids
• Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
• New Plants
Social Studies –
Reading and
Writing is woven into this content area.
• Character Counts/Families and Traditions
• Friends Near and Far/Geography
• Needs and Wants
Daily Schedule
Welcome (Interactive Read Aloud/Olweus)
Language Arts – Writer’s Workshop
Snack/Recess
Language Arts – Reader’s Workshop
Recess/Lunch
Math
Specials
Specials
Social Studies/Science
Day 1 - Art
Day 2 and 3 - PE
Day 4 - Library
Day 5 - Music
Homework (Home Enjoyment)
• Primary goal of homework is to promote
independent academic responsibility.
• Sent home as a packet on Mondays with a
Reading Log, Math and LA work. An
occasional science or social studies project
for homework.
• Completed Homework packets are due on
Fridays.
Behavior Management
• Classroom Star Chart – Green, Yellow and Red
with clothes pins. Children can move up or
down throughout the day. Behavior charts will
come home every night for a parent signature.
• Individual and Table Group Rewards
Birthday Guest Reader
Birthdays are special!
If you would like to be a Guest Reader for your child's
birthday, please complete a form and return it to
me. This form is located on my Teacher Website.
Please be aware of the new requirements for
volunteers in our schools. Your clearances must be
filed and verified with District Office.
Clearances Information
Communication
Emails - the best way to contact me
esinclair@gvsd.org
Phone - 610-644-1790 x41205
Notes
Websites – School’s and Teacher’s
Monthly Newsletters
Field Trips
• Highland Orchards Farm – October 26, 2015
• The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts
(March/April, 2016) – to be scheduled
• Longwood Gardens – June 3, 2016