Kindergarten is a time for students to experience new ways of learning about their world. They are developing building blocks to be a successful reader working mainly on letters and their sounds. Language provides them with experiences in many forms of communication. Manipulatives are used in math to help students gain a better understanding of number concepts.
First graders begin working more independently as well as in small groups.
They also are learning strategies to develop organizational skills. Beginning word attack and comprehension skills are emphasized in reading at this level. The students work on narrative writing in first grade. In math they work to master basic addition and subtraction facts. They also begin introducing problem solving strategies.