My students are fun, curious, and full of energy. I love providing them with the best learning experiences. A child's development is influenced by his or her environment and the experiences they have had there. My continuous goal is to provide a safe, warm, nurturing and home-like environment with experiences that are self-directed and self-motivated to create a natural intrinsic love for learning.
First graders are active hands-on learners who enjoy having a choice in what and how they learn!
In first grade, children transform into true readers, their vocabulary rapidly increases, and they prefer open-ended experiences. They are developing more sophisticated math strategies and enjoy scientific discoveries.
Watching them grow and learn in their own way and on their own path is so rewarding. My students utilize many hands-on materials and manipulatives, and they are taught to love learning. They are thrilled at what they can accomplish and what they are capable of when they set a goal and work hard!
My Project
This project consists of books to help my students learn about Virginia. First graders are responsible for learning all about Virginia. They need to know the state symbols and also historical facts and events. These books will be a perfect resource to teach from and for the students to reinforce what they have learned by re-reading the books independently or with a buddy.
First graders should be surrounded by books!
I also choose books to help my students learn about economics, which is one of the learning standards we need to know. The books I picked will cover needs and wants, consumers and producers, and economic choices and saving money.
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