Homework Folder Letter- FYI

Dear First Grade Families,

On the back of this letter is a list of the 100 high-frequency words that our first graders need to know by the end of the school year. This list of words represents 50% of all the words children encounter in elementary reading. Most of these words are “sight words”, which do not follow phonetic rules so memorizing these words is essential in becoming a fluent reader and writer.

Some ideas for practicing these words:

*Make flash cards

*Play games with them such as Bingo

*Repetitive reading

*Writing practice

Please keep this in your homework folder and use it as a study guide. As the year progresses, I will change this information as a way to continue necessary practice at home.

Thank you for your commitment to our students!

Welcome back to school! This is such an exciting time of year for students and teachers alike!  With all of the excitement, there is a lot of change too. The transition from kindergarten to first grade is often a challenge. Some differences that effect students the most include the longer school day, only ONE teacher in the classroom with them, and each student has their own space and supplies. This requires students to practice a little more independence as well as responsibility. This year is going to be a fun adventure with a lot of learning! Let's support these children and watch them blossom. Thank you for your commitment!

I can't wait to meet all of the new families in Room 4! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Also, we'll have Back to School Night next week, where I'll go over the details of our first grade program and expectations. Thanks for your support!