First Grade Words and Rocket Math

Last week your first grader brought home a packet of words. Here is why they are so important!


The front page of your child's packet looks like this:

These are the First Grade Focus Words - The

Kaneland School District has adopted a list of 23 words that your child need to be able to read and write by the end of 1st grade. I will be assessing students throughout the year.

The rest of your packet is dolch words.

This is a research based list of words that we use to help the student gain exposure to many different sight words. They can practice these during read to self and should be practicing them at home. I will test them once a week to see if they move on to the next list. I hope that all students pass all lists by the end of the year. They do not have to spell these words, just read them.Your child will bring home a note indicating which list they are currently working on in the classroom. When they pass a list, they will bring home a new note. 

We started Rocket Math this week! Please read the Rocket Math letter that is posted on my Konnect page. 

Thank you for all your support at home! Be sure to check our math blog for an update.
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