First Grade: Target
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Skipping a Grade
Asked by A. from Minneapolis
on October 19, 2010
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My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th grade level. We are having conversations with his teacher and principal about moving him to ...
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- Ask about a gifted/talented program instead. You are right to be cautious about the social impacts of skipping a grade. Now, and for in the future (when his classmat...
- My granddaughter who is now in 1st grade was also recommended to advance classes because of her intelligence. I strongly advised my daughter against it. I went to a ...
- Have you explored "gifted and talented" programs in your school district? This would put your child in a class with other children who are the same age and grade leve...
Home Schooling for 1St Grade
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on June 9, 2009
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Hello ladies--
I'm planning on home schooling my son (1st grade) and was wondering what programs you would recommend as well as what websites I could refer to, to get...
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- I use WAVA which is online public school. I love it! It gives me all the curriculum and supplies for free and I have the choice to teach the lessons however I want or ...
- We are using the Robinson Curriculum. It has a religious background but, of course you don't have to follow any of that if you choose not to. Our grandson, who is 9,...
- I use Sonlight Curriculum. It is a fantastic curriculum and comes with a teacher's guide that is set up for 4-day or 5-day school. To get a look at it you can go to ww...
Starting 1St Grade
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on July 7, 2010
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HI Mommas...My DD is starting 1st grade in public school this fall and I want to know what are the things she will need. She has been in a private Montessori school th...
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- Every school and teacher might do things a little differently when it comes to supplies. I would wait until they tell you what they'd like her to bring and label, or ...
- Hi A.. I was a first grade teacher for 3 years in a public school. I would just get the items mentioned on the official list. This list is usually created by the te...
- My youngest is starting the 1st grade in the fall too. Our school sends out a list of supplies usually with the child on the 1st day of school. What they need is a boo...
1St Grade Homework
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2008
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Hello
We are on a year round school schedule which started Monday. My son is in 1st grade. His teacher will be sending homework out on Tuesday, due back the follo...
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- J., I am an elementary teacher and this homework schedule is very typical in the lower elementary grades. It gives families time to complete homework on their own ti...
- Hi J.: I realize,your sons new homework asignment sounds as though its going to put a damper on your family time during the weekend,but,You can plan this out without ...
- I don't know about this particular teacher, but as a teacher I give students a homework packet for the week, and they have it over the weekend as well. My personal re...
Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
First Year in First Grade
Asked by A.M. from Salt Lake City
on July 26, 2006
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I am sending my daughter to first grade in a few weeks I'm in Layton does anyone know what kids need to bring at this level I remember as a kid going shopping but that...
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- Your schools website should have a supply list available.
- The school should have a website and on that website there should be a list of supplies needed for that grade. Check it out. It will probably tell you everything tha...
- A., We just moved here to Layton a few weeks ago from out of state and my son too is in first grade. I called the school and asked what was needed and the state of...
1St Crush in 1St Grade??? Isn't This a Little Young?
Asked by A.D. from San Antonio
on August 29, 2008
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My daughter is in first grade and has her first crush. He likes her back. They do not go to school together, but are involved in an extracurricular activity together...
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- LOL....i remember when i was in pre-k i had my first crush.my daughter is in pre-k4 and talks about this boy she likes but he doesnt like her.i just laugh it off and t...
- I was in kindergarten when I told a boy I liked him. He said, "I like you too, let's kiss!" Fickle girl that I was, I replied "YUK!" and decided that I didn't like h...
- My daughter did the same, but she started in kindergarten! I felt the same as you do, but I did not make a big deal of telling her she could not have a boyfriend, etc....
7 Yearold in First Grade.
Asked by D.W. from Altoona
on November 25, 2006
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My son, Caleb is in first grade. He is a smart little guy. He is reading on a third grade level. He is able to do the work, but when he comes home with his papers ar...
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- Hi D., Your son sounds like a wonderful little boy. sometimes teachers don't see everything or hear everything, is there a possibility that he is getting teased in on...
- i AM GOING TO TAKE A SHOT AT THIS! I AM A MOTHER OF A 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER AND A 6 MONTH OLD BABYBOY. YOU SAID THE TEACHER DOES NOT SEE A PROBLEM. WHEN HE COMES HOME F...
- I also have a seven year old in first grade and an 8 year old in 3 grade. You might want to talk to the guidance conselor at the school because there may be some under...
2Nd Grade - No Homework?
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on September 7, 2011
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My daughters just started a new school. My oldest is in 4th grade and my youngest is in 2nd. My 4th grader has homework this year (a no brainer, you would think) howe...
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- Remember it is just the first couple of weeks of school, so things could change. My initial thought is: ASK THE TEACHER if this is the norm for the whole year. When ...
- Horray for your daughter's teacher!!! She is exactly right. There is NO evidence, study or focus group that shows that kids that have homework learn more, are smarter,...
- I dont think so. I would be speaking with that principle asap. I do not speak proper english, I dont know my multiplacation tables, I can t spell. I am hoping I can re...
Fun Lunch Box Ideas for a 1St Grade Boy.
Asked by J.K. from Sacramento
on August 6, 2009
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Hello Fellow Moms.
I am sending my oldest son to 1st grade and he will need a lunch packed for the long day. Does anyone have any good ideas and or recipes to pack...
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- here's a good site for getting the creative juices flowing: http://wendolonia.com/blog/category/bentos/ You can often find bento-style boxes at Asian supermarkets. H...
- I don't have anything to add. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the GREAT ideas!! I am going to use them with my husband and toddlers!! :D Thanks Again, ...
- a favorite with my son is to make our own lunchables. Cookie cutters shaped tortillas, crackers, etc. Cheese & lunch meat cut out or simply quartered. I fin...
