WHEN I AM...IN 1ST GRADE

First graders are active and have mastered running, leaping, and rolling but are still developing skills such as catching, kicking, and throwing. They enjoy structure and are getting better at understanding the rules of organized games. Their writing skills are steadily increasing and they are able to create and recount stories through various modes.

First graders love to show off their talents and enjoy sharing and playing with friends. They are still developing socially and emotionally and rely on the guidance of caring adults as they work out conflicts with peers.

Although many first-graders are transitioning to a more formal school setting, play is still important and should be encouraged.

LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE MUSEUM

Understand and talk about stories I read.

Activity in the Museum: Several areas in the museum, such as City Blocks in Tools for Solutions and the Resource Room in Leaping Into Learning, have books available to read. Have your child practice “reading” by describing the pictures and interpreting the story for you. Later in the school year, if he/she is a reader, then have them read a story to you.

SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE MUSEUM

MATH IN THE MUSEUM

SCIENCE IN THE MUSEUM

PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE MUSEUM

RECOMMENDED BOOKS & RESOURCES

Alligator Boy by Cynthia Rylant
Castaway Cats by Lisa Wheeler
Herman the Helper by Robert Kraus
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, Verna Aardema
Margaret and Margarita: Margarita y Margaret, by Lynn Reiser

Educational Standards for Grade School Programs