First Grade: Social and Emotional Articles
According to the School Psychologist: 1st grade
Sometimes a first grader can sound like a broken record, stuck on the two ditties, “Can I have a juice box?” and “I want mac and cheese!” Sound familiar? “The average first grader uses about 2,500 words and their sentences usually contain about seven,” states Dr. Laurie Zelinger, ...
Teach Problem-Solving
Children are impulsive. And to avoid mishaps, parents often resort to simply telling children what to do. Yes, it may be simpler. But it removes the opportunity for a valuable lesson: teaching kids how to make effective choices. Clinical psychologist Erik Fisher says most first graders understand ...
Physical Development Milestones: 1st Grade
First graders have a year under their belt and are feeling pretty confident. They love to demonstrate their abilities and aren’t too inhibited as to where, whether in the grocery store, the bank, or a crowded restaurant! Here's the lowdown on movement milestones for first graders:
Your 1st 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 ...
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?
Reading Homework Tips for Parents
How can you help your first grader with his reading homework? Here are some tips for parents on what to do to help your child develop good habits and get the most out of his homework assignments.
First Grade Math at Home
In first grade, kids move from object-based, hands-on math, to more standard pencil-and-paper scribbling. Here are some things you can do at home, to help your child make the leap.
How a 1st Grader Child Thinks
Your rambunctious first grader is always curious and asking questions, but how much actually gets through? Here's what the experts have to say on the topic.
