FIRST GRADE
First grade is the year when a child begins to realize and explore their independence. They thrive on the opportunity to make choices, be a leader, and have responsibilities. We, at The Meadowbrook School, guide them in this period of development through a growth mindset. Our day is planned in order to provide optimal opportunities for the unfolding of the whole child, which includes their social, emotional, and academic skills and development using an interdisciplinary and inquiry-based program.
WHAT WE DO IN FIRST GRADE
Language Arts: Students develop a love for reading through classroom books, read-alouds, guided reading, and independent reading. They practice phonics, phonemic awareness, comprehension, writing, journaling, poetry, and oral presentations. Programs include Fountas & Pinnell for reading and writing, Fundations® for spelling, phonics, and handwriting, and Heggerty for daily phonemic awareness practice.
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Math: Using Math in Focus, students explore numbers, addition, subtraction, telling time, measurement, data, and shapes. Hands-on activities, technology, and real-life experiences make learning engaging, with extra support or challenges as needed.
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Social Studies: Students learn about themselves, their families, communities, and the world. Topics include animals (with a Philadelphia Zoo field trip), cultural diversity, environmental care, holidays around the world, endangered species, and medieval life experiences with sixth graders.
Traditions & Special Events
Field Trip to the Zoo
Candy House Decorating
Non-Fiction Research Project
Second Grade Reading Buddies
Egg Drop Project with 2nd Grade
Being the Pages and Princesses during the Annual Medieval Fest with 6th Grade
