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The Gillispie School

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Welcome to First Grade


Mrs. Engelhardt
Lead Teacher


Mrs. Topmiller
Lead Teacher


Mrs. Kerr
Assistant Teacher


Mrs. Smith
Assistant Teacher

Reading

Reading is individualized in first grade. Children read books at their appropriate levels and work through a phonics program at their own pace. Comprehension is the end goal of the program.

Social Studies

Children study a variety of social studies topics, such as: mapping skills, continents & oceans of the world, Pioneers, Native American and world cultures.

Mathematics

It is important that the children learn the basics of arithmetic. Problem-solving skills are learned in conjunction with the basics. Manipulatives help the children recognize patterns in numbers, sizes, shapes, colors and detail.

Science

Children study many aspects of science, such as: gardening, trees, animal life cycles, the seasons, water cycles, ecology and magnets.

Hands-on experiments and activities add to the children's understanding of the scientific method and the importance of predicting and recording data.