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Your First-Grader and Music

In music class, first-graders sing, play instruments, listen and move to music.

Your first-grader and math

First-graders develop their number skills by learning about computation, measurement, patterns, shapes, time, and money.

Your First-Grader and Technology

First-graders use technology in the classroom to learn about a range of subjects.

Your First-Grader and Physical Education

In P.E. class, first-graders move about and improve their skills in catching, throwing and kicking.

Your First-Grader and Social Studies

First-graders learn what it means to be a citizen and are introduced to our nation's history.

Ask the Experts about first-graders

Find answers to your questions about academic problems and school-related behavior.

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.

My first-grader hates school

My 6-year-old son hates school. He says he hates doing the work and he thinks it is boring. I have talked with the teacher and she says he has a negative attitude but he is very smart. She, and I have tried to find...

Science and nature books for first-graders

Help first-graders learn about the natural world around them. This book list will not only spark their curiosity about creatures as varied as beetles, sea turtles, and polar bears, but also offer important lessons about becoming an involved citizen.

Should My Child Move up a Grade?

My daughter is in first grade. She complains daily about being bored. She is a great reader, spells way beyond first-grade level and the same goes for math. She is a December baby and missed starting kindergarten by two days. I was OK with this...

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