When I volunteered in Pork Chop's class last week, I happened to walk in during a teacher led discussion on proper nouns. It was obviously not the first time the teacher had explained what a proper noun was to the class--and they just weren't getting it. Pork Chop's teacher is the kind of teacher that expects success from her students and they love her for it. She doesn't … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving 1st Grade Editing Printable
Do you worry about your kids' critical thinking skills? It's natural to want your children to be equipped to handle the world as best as they can be. Children learn critical reading and writing skills in the first grade. That is why I supplement my son's magnet school education with extra practice at home. Plus, he gets bored and likes doing worksheets. I know, it's … [Read more...]
Ultimate Reading Tips for First Graders
Are you trying to get your first grader to grasp the concept of reading a little better? Some parents start panicking if their child is not reading extensively at this point, however, there are things you can do to help your child become a better reader. Check out these reading tips for teaching your first grader extended reading skills. 1. Writing & Drawing Believe … [Read more...]
What do you mean it’s not because he’s left handed???
So last week I started my left handed letter writing practice worksheet series but I am going have to call it "Learning with the Scruggbugs" or something similar from now on. You see, I went to Open House last night and I learned something from another parent and my son's first grade teacher. The other mom was concerned because her child was still writing letters his … [Read more...]
Left handed learning: Letter practice Worksheet Z
Somehow both of my kids ended up being lefties. I blame it on the husband. He is ambidextrous but started off left handed. The nuns at his Catholic Elementary school didn't agree with his hand preference and trained him to use his right hand. Now he can use both! My kids aren't going to be forced to learn how to use their right hands. Though … [Read more...]