Welcome to 1st grade!

First grade is an exciting time as children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning. This is a year of important transitions, as well as one in which acquisition of new skills is accelerated. During first grade, your child will learn how to read, write stories, add, subtract, and so much more. I hope to make your child’s learning experience a fun and exciting one, and I hope to instill a love of learning that will last throughout your child’s years of school.



Our Curriculum is Bible Base from BJU Press, I feel privilege to be an extension of the family by setting the foundation for Faith Base Learning with this curriculum that is centered on the scripture values and the truth of God’s word.

So much happens in First Grade! Because of this, the year will be full of important transitions. It is extremely important to keep in mind that we all build on small successes. Each child will progress at his/her own rate, acquiring skills as he/she is developmentally ready. Maintaining each child's self-esteem and building a secure foundation for future growth will always remain a priority in our first grade.

I welcome and encourage parents to be part of our classroom by participate in activities throughout the school year. Don't hesitate to talk to me if you have any questions or concerns. I’m very excited about this school year and I look forward to meeting you!

God Bless
Mrs. Suhail Morales

1st Grade Supply List

    •  Backpack
    •  (1) pair Fiskars scissors
    •  (1) package #2 pencils (papermate)
    •  (1) box 16 or 24 count Crayola Crayons
    •  (1) Crayola children markers 8/box or 10/box
    •  (1) box of colored pencils
    •  (1) pack of construction paper assorted colors
    •  (1) 4 oz. Elmer’s glue
    •  (6) glue sticks
    •  (1) ream of paper
    •  (1) Spiral Notebook
    •  (2) Primary Composition Books (can be purchased at Office Max, Office Depot, Staples etc.; (top half is blank for pictures, bottom half is lined for writing)
    •  (1) plastic pencil box
    •  (1) pack of colored fry erase markers (for white boards)
    •  (2) folders with pockets
    •  (1) sharpener
    •  (1) 12” ruler
    •  (1) Handwriting Tablet (grade 1) ½’ ruling base line
    •  (1) Calculator T1-108 (Texas Instruments)
    •  (1) box tissues
    •  (1) 8 oz. Pump Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
    •  (1) 8 oz. Bottle of Hand Soap
    •  If your child is a BOY (1) box quart sized slide lock freezer bags
    •  If your child is a GIRL (1) box gallon sized freezer bags
    •  (2) pack of Clorox Wipes

Day Schedule

8:30-9:00 Attendance and preparation for the day
9:00-9:30 Bible
9:30-10:00 Art/Spanish/Chapel
10:00-11:00 Phonics/English
11:00-11:30 Math
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:30 Reading groups and Centers
1:30- 2:00 Heritage Studies/ Science
2:00-2:15 Spelling
2:15-2:30 Handwriting
2:30-3:00 Dismissal/ PE

Ideas for helping your child at home:

 Language Arts
• Read Daily! Listen to your child read. Read to your child
• Encourage your child to read from many sources including magazines, newspapers, non-fiction and fiction books.
• Read a story with your child playing “word tag”  you read some words, then tap your child’s shoulder for him/her to begin reading. Your child will tap your shoulder when it is time for you to read.
• Read a page with “skip reading” You read one word and your child reads the next word. Continue to the end of the page.
• Provide experiences in writing such as family journals, diaries and learning logs. Provide writing materials
• Set up a home message board. Write a message to your child every day

Mathematics
• Help your child figure the amount of change when shopping. Teach him/her how to count back money.
• Sort objects into groups of 2s, 5s, and 10s. Practice counting orally.
• Have your child make a monthly family calendar of events.
• Use concrete materials to complete fractions (ex. one half, one third, one fourth).Use real life situations  with your child using cookies, pizza, etc.
• Allow your child to survey the family (ex. favorite foods, color or car) and make a bar, line or picture graph.
• Practice basic addition  and subtraction facts using flash cards.
• Practice telling time on an analog clock.
• Identify, label and discuss all the geometric shapes found inside and outside your home.
• Have your child assist with recipes and preparing meals.