Your first grader and language arts
First graders build skills by working individually and in small guided groups, as well as listening to stories and singing songs with the whole class.
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First- and second-grade signs of an LD
How do you know if your child has a learning disability? Learn to read the signs.
First grade learning games and activities
How you can help at home: These games and activities will help your first grader master important academic skills while having fun.
First grade: What your child should know
Keep tabs on your first-grader's development with this handy checklist.
Your first grader and reading
First graders learn new ways to sound out words and decode their meanings.
Parent tales: First signs of a reading disorder
GreatSchools members share stories about the first signs and symptoms of their children's reading issues.
Your child and reading: A grade-by-grade guide
Keep tabs on what kids should be learning in reading, from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Parent picks: What first- and second-graders are reading this summer
GreatSchools members share their favorite children's books, from classics to trendy tales.
Should My First-Grader Be Held Back for Reading Challenges?
My son finished first grade. For the better part of the year he has been assessed as a slow reader and the school wanted to have him repeat first grade. He does fine with all other subjects and the social aspects, but reading gives him...
Our book lists for kids, grades K-5
Browse by grade level to find great books for your child recommended by our panel of children's book experts.
