They work to build their comprehension and learn different reading strategies that are taught throughout the guided reading program each week. Students read everyday to increase their fluency and understanding. 1st graders build vocabulary with sight words and decodable words found in their stories.

SPCC has a strong phonics program where students develop a phonemic awareness of letters and their sounds. The reading program combines all these together, so during a typical week, students work on certain phonic skills that their spelling words are built around, as well their stories for the week. Language Arts covers phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, and writing. They know they are loved and in a safe environment.

1st graders learn about each other and how the class works together as a little family. As well as, learn there are consequences for their actions. Students learn they have to listen, pay attention and follow certain rules. They learn to read, comprehend and implement what they have learned. Students take test in all subjects and get real grades. It is a year to feel big with copying homework off the board and into planners. 1st grade is a time of hands-on learning. It is in first grade that 6-7 year olds build their foundation in various subjects and learn new concepts.

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