First Grade Skills Review
Brighter Vision Learning Adventures Series
What’s inside...
The First Grade Skills Review book by Brighter Vision Publishing provides practice exercises and activities to help reinforce skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies that students learn in first grade. Topics covered include phonics, reading comprehension, writing sentences, addition and subtraction, telling time, basic science concepts, geography, and history.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite activity in the book, and why did you enjoy it?
Can you think of a time when you used one of these skills outside of school?
How do you feel when you try something new or challenging in your schoolwork?
What is something you learned from this book that you'd like to get better at?
Who is someone in your life that helps you learn new things, and how do they help you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Take a genuine interest in their answers, and share your own experiences related to the skills covered in the book.
Praise their efforts and progress, highlighting specific instances where they applied what they learned.
Encourage them to think of real-life applications of skills such as problem-solving or critical thinking.
Use the book as a springboard to discuss future school projects or subjects they might be excited or curious about.
Create a comfortable and distraction-free environment during discussion times to foster open communication.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Through group activities and projects, 'First Grade Skills Review' demonstrates the importance of working together to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply teamwork in school projects or in cooperative play, learning how to share responsibilities and value others' contributions.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book includes a variety of puzzles and challenges that encourage children to think critically and solve problems effectively.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children handle academic challenges and daily situations, such as resolving conflicts with peers or managing time for homework.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Tasks and assignments in the book teach children the importance of completing tasks on time and being responsible for their own learning.
Real-World Application: Children learn to take responsibility for personal tasks like cleaning up their toys or completing homework independently.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: ‘First Grade Skills Review’ fosters a love for learning through engaging and varied educational activities that spark curiosity.
Real-World Application: This promotes lifelong learning habits, encouraging children to explore new topics and ask questions about the world around them.