Here are some positive, helpful hints to make it a great school
year! *Support your child's academic success by helping with
homework. You will want to check your first graders' folder each
day after school, and ask if there are any assignments that need
to be completed. In first grade, your child will learn to
complete homework such as reading their Baggie book each night
and completing weekly Math and/or Spelling homework. There will
also be a few family projects to complete throughout the year. *
Help your child be an independent, responsible student. Allow
your child to either ride the bus to school and walk to their
classroom independently each day. Children take pride in taking
care of their own belongings and doing things for themselves!
*Make sure your child gets enough sleep(9-10 hours per night). A
bedtime routine is important for young children. Children enjoy
a bath and a story right before bed to settle down and relax
their bodies before sleep. Try laying out their school clothes
and packing thei