First Grade Common Core Standards

I am very excited about using the following program to teach my class : “First Grade Common Core” and hyperlink those words to point to this link: http://corecommonstandards.com/core-curriculum/first-grade-common-core-workbook/" This has everything needed to teach First grade core standards, and it appears to be very "kid friendly"

Firsst Grade Common Core

I am so excited about receiving my " Common Core State Standards " workbook. I have been using the preview booklet with my students and it far surpassed my expectations. These are skills that are specific to the needs of my students. http://corecommonstandards.com/blog/free-first-grade-common-core-workbook-giveaway/

Welcome to the new school year. I am very excited about all of the new learning programs that Telesis has adopted for this new school year. We have a brand new reading and math program that we will be implementing this year ( I will post details in a follow up blog ). This is now my eighth year of teaching and I am enjoying the challenges of teaching a new grade level. There is never a dull moment when teaching traditional first graders. I hope to see everyone at our open house tonight. Best wishes, Joe Thomas

Winter Break is Over

I just wanted to welcome everyone back from our break. Now, it is back to business as usual. If you are not counting and writing numbers to 100, then you should be reserving a little time from each evening to practice your numbers. I would aslo advise that you should know all of your letters and letter sounds. It is with this knowledge that you will become a great reader.

Best wishes,

Mr. Thomas