First
Grade Curriculum
Dear Parents and Students:
The Cotati-Rohnert Park
U.S.D.’s curriculum is aligned to the State Standards.
The purpose of this grade
level brochure is to acquaint you with the standards that your child
will study during this school year. Student progress toward meeting
these standards is monitored and measured by a series of classroom,
school, district, and state tests, as well as other measurements.
Progress is reported to parents through report cards, testing results,
and a variety of teacher contacts.
Working together with parents,
the Cotati-Rohnert Park U.S.D. staff is committed to promoting excellence
in all areas of study leading to academic success for all students.
| Each child grows and
develops individually. Children in the same grade are found
to differ widely from others in their group. There are, however,
general characteristics and needs which apply to many children
within a certain age group. |
The first grade child:
- is active climbing, running
and wrestling
- tries to do things too
hard for him/herself
- is impulsive, going from
one extreme to the other
- is affectionate
- has periods of inattention
- is usually more interested
in playing than in dressing or eating
- desires to be a winner
- may be boastful
- is forgetful
- loves to play
The first grade child
needs:
- a sense of security and
a feeling of being loved, no matter what he/she does
- generous praise and not
too much criticism of errors
- opportunities to see
him/herself as a reader and writer
- to talk about his/her
own interests
- broadening experiences
to satisfy his/her growing interests
- a knowledge of property
rights to accompany his/her collecting tendencies
- time to learn from his/her
mistakes
- ten or more hours of
sleep each night
- good nutrition habits
Adapted from: Caring for
Your School-Age Child: Ages 5-12, American Academy of Pediatrics.
PARENTS CAN HELP BY:
- attending parent conferences,
Back to School Night, Open House, and other school activities
- reading frequently to
your child
- establishing a regular
routine for completion of homework
- providing a quiet time
and place for study
- offering encouragement
and help in completing assignments as needed
- taking your child to
the library regularly
- taking educational trips
- listening and talking
to your child
- sharing in and helping
your child pursue interests
- setting an example by
reading and writing
- providing a variety of
opportunities to count objects
- providing opportunities
to earn, save, and spend money wisely
- monitoring and limiting
your child’s television viewing
- notifying school when
a problem is observed or persists
- giving praise for good
work and behavior
- maintaining a positive
attitude about your child’s school and teachers
- notifying school whenever
your child will be absent
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