Today's classroom may look a little different from what you may have experienced yourself. When I think back to my early years in school, from what I remember, there was a great emphasis on social development (sharing, getting along with others, and lots of play). Due to the high expectations of our students, these elements are now interwoven throughout the day. We try to incorporate a curriculum that infuses the 3 R's, Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. Our first grade curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards. These standards are embedded throughout the day.
First Grade and the Common Core Standards
Our language arts and math standards derive from the Common Core (CC) Standards. Most states have adopted these Standards into their curriculum. The benefit of teaching the CC Standards is that our children will learn the same curriculum as their peers in other states. Since our school services a transient population, the aligned curriculum should alleviate any anxiety over being "behind" in another state's school curriculum. Though the standards we address are the same, the manner in which they are taught may look different from class to class.
First Grade and the Common Core Standards
Our language arts and math standards derive from the Common Core (CC) Standards. Most states have adopted these Standards into their curriculum. The benefit of teaching the CC Standards is that our children will learn the same curriculum as their peers in other states. Since our school services a transient population, the aligned curriculum should alleviate any anxiety over being "behind" in another state's school curriculum. Though the standards we address are the same, the manner in which they are taught may look different from class to class.