School and Academics
First Grade Sight Words List
Sight words are words that appear frequently in most of the text kids read, but can't easily be sounded out. Here's a list of first grade sight words.
Helping First Graders with Homework
Beginning first graders are sometimes put off by having more homework than they did in kindergarten. Use the following tips to help avoid homework battles.
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.
Writing in First Grade: It Takes Practice
For many children, first grade is the time when they begin to learn academic skills such as reading and writing. Itâs also the time when differences between their own work and that of their peers start to become apparent. Some children learn certain skills faster and some seem to learn them ...
Social and Emotional
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 ...
According to the School Psychologist: 1st grade
Expert advice from a school psychologist on how parents can better understand their first grader.
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?
Milestones and Development
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 arenât 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:
Gender Differences: 1st Grade
Although every human being is unique, researchers have pinpointed differences in male and female brain development and hormone levels that affect children’s learning styles. Here are some of the neurological differences you may notice in the years ahead:
How a 1st Grader 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.
Help for Speech Development: 1st Grade
If your child reaches first grade with a speech problem, whether a lisp or mispronouncing a sound, she should see a specialist. But you can help, too. And you can do it from home, in ways that feel more like fun than practice.
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