First Grade: Social and Emotional Articles
Your First Grader's Social Life
A child's social behavior is easy to track in the classroom or on a playdate. But what about those moments where children are free to interact with one another without direct adult supervision? Whether it's on the playground, in the hallway, or when adult backs are turned, a child's peer ...
Preparing Your Child For Elementary School
Going back to school means getting into a new schedule and routine. Although your child may have attended summer camp or kept busy over the summer, starting the school year can be tough. Even if your child has attended school before, she may be anxious about starting the new school year because ...
Social Graces: What to Expect in 1st Grade
Your first grader is now able to hold a pencil, write simple sentences and follow more complex directions, so why not try teaching him how to butter his bread, write a simple thank you letter, and answer the phone?
According to the School Psychologist: 1st grade
Expert advice from a school psychologist on how parents can better understand their first grader.
- Reading, Writing, and Crossing the Midline
- Holiday Helper: Embellished Tote Bag
- Talking in Class
- Help Your Child Understand One-to-One Correspondence
- Healthy Store-Bought Lunch Box Snacks
- Stop! It's a hexagon!
- Make a Dreamcatcher
- Foster Self-Regulation Skills with Games
- Yarn Doll Family Fun
- School Avoidance
