First Grade Common Core

Our  state has adopted the Common Core State Standards. These standards reflect the knowledge and skills students need in order to be successful in college and careers. The standards are clearly organized and detail specific learning targets to be mastered at each grade level so we can be sure all students make adequate yearly progress toward these goals.

     As parents, you play an essential role in helping your children meet these standards.  Provide time and space for your child to read independently. Figure out what topics, events, or activities he or she likes and look for books about those topics to motivate reading. Remember that learning should be fun and a stress-free experience. If your child seems to be struggling please do not hesitate to contact me so we can come up with a plan and set reachable goals. 

     Thank you for taking the time to learn the standards we use to guide our instruction. I appreciate all you do to help support your child's learning!

The following are some helpful links to the Common Core Standards:   

Language Arts

Math

Common Core Worksheets

Common Core Parent Guide

Common Core Math Parent Guide

For more information on helping your child become a reader, go to

http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html.