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Welcome to First Grade

Join Mrs. Berkbigler for an overview of what your child will learn in 1st grade, classroom expectations, and how to support your child at home. Professional experience in education and a focus on character development, mathematics, reading, writing, handwriting, social studies, science, technology, and communication.

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Welcome to First Grade

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  1. Welcome to First Grade Mrs. Berkbigler

  2. Tonight’s Goals • Overview of what your child will learn in 1st grade. • Gain an understanding of classroom/school expectations, practices and schedule. • How to help support and encourage your children at home.

  3. Professional Experience Bachelor in Education Elementary and Early Childhood Master in Reading Reading Specialist Taught First Grade at Meramec for seven years.

  4. Character Development • Meramec Five • Class Meetings • Power of Yet!

  5. Class Schedule

  6. Mathematics • The Singapore Approach • Helps students build solid conceptual understanding through a focus on problem solving. • Students learn the “why” and the “how” through instruction, hands-on activities, and problem solving. • Homework reflects what we did in class. • Profile sheets/Assessments • Website for Parents

  7. Math Tests • Test after each unit • Profile sheet for grading

  8. Reading Workshop • Mini Lesson • Independent Reading • Shared Reading • Daily 5 • Guided Reading Instruction • Nightly Reading- 10 Minutes • Reading Bag (Coming Soon!) • Complete Reading Log Daily • First Grade Dolch Words

  9. Writing • Lucy Calkins Units of Study • Small Moments • Nonfiction Chapter Book • Realistic Fiction • Writing Reviews • Weekend Writing

  10. Handwriting • Please reinforce using roof, window, and floor and basement language.

  11. Words Their Way • Words Their Way (Differentiated Word Study Program) • Sound/Pattern/Meaning • Only on 5 day weeks • Test on Friday

  12. Social Studies Our Community (Community, Citizens, Rules, Laws) Past & Present (School, Transportation, and Technology) Marketplace (Wants, Needs, and Services)

  13. Science- FOSS Insect Research Project

  14. Technology Ipads First Grade Website Instagram First Grade Blog

  15. Homework • Given Monday-Thursday • READ (Ten Minutes each night) • Homework = Practice • Weekend Writing

  16. Classroom Expectations • Take care of yourself. • Take care of others. • Take care of our classroom. • Everyone has the right to learn and play.

  17. Classroom Expectations continued….. • Turning the Behavior Around • Warnings 1 & 2 • Warning 3 - Take a Minute • Reflection Sheet/Confer with teacher • Phone Call Home * Raise & Wait, Self-Monitoring (mind & body) , Mindfulness (optimism, empathy, resilience, persistence, flexibility), Problem Solving

  18. Communication • emilyberkbigler@claytonschools.net • Voicemail: 854-6322 • First grade blog (monthly) • Instagram (feedback) • Remind • First Grade Newsletter • Friday Folders • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Meramec Elementary Newsletter

  19. Instagram • Follow our class Instagram • Username: Berk1st • Purpose: picture updates and feedback for the students

  20. Remind • Way for teacher to send simple reminders. • Extra fliers in your folder.

  21. Friday Folders • Graded papers & Important notes (star & teacher notes) • Sign inside paper and write comments • Return on Monday

  22. Field Trips • Information regarding field trip dues and volunteers will be coming home. Science Math Social Studies

  23. Classroom Book Orders • Great titles at a good price • Helps to earn books for our classroom

  24. Reminders • Hopes and Dreams • Please write your child a quick note on the paper provided and leave it at his/her spot.

  25. Thank You For Coming

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