In first grade, we use Scholastic News, Science Spin and HMH Into Reading collectively for lessons in reading.

We also use RAZ Kids (Kids A-Z). Students will regularly use iReady to work on individual skills. See our Google Classroom for your child's individual login information.

Trick words, or sight words, are words we cannot sound out! We have to practice them every day to help us memorize how to spell them.

Remember to also review your sight words from Kindergarten, too!

Using Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessments, first graders have their reading level assessed at the beginning of the year, middle of the year and end of the year. At this time, they will also review their sight words.

I encourage as much reading practice as possible outside of school! A wonderful way to receive books at your child's reading level is through the Scholastic Book Clubs program. You can order directly from the flyers sent home each month, or you can go online at clubs.scholastic.com and use our class code TLPMQ to browse all of the books they have to offer!