Old skills are reviewed and new ones are presented before new practice pages are assigned . Math practice is done both as a group and independently. Children are exposed to a variety of basic computer skills. Through the use of the computer, children review and practice a variety of academic areas. The first grade units include families, maps, holidays, current events, food groups, health, dental health, plants, animals, the earth, sun, and weather.
Parents like to know how they can help their children at home.
Probably the most effective way is to read to children on a daily basis. As students increase their reading vocabulary, they can pick out familiar words and read to brothers or sisters. Ask your child questions about what has been read. This reinforces the work done in school, and this show of interest provides important motivation and encouragement.