In the first grade, students are exposed to numerous software programs that help create and reinforce problem solving skills in a variety of curricular areas. They write stories, make illustrations and problem solve in conjunction with classroom activities and assignments. The students use their knowledge of letters and sounds to make approximate spellings. Allowing inventive spelling encourages the students to use a large vocabulary in their writing.

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For the first project of the year, the girls used Hyperstudio to write about what they want to do in first grade.

For their thematic unit on the Autumn season, the girls wrote what they liked about Fall.

In this project, the girls continue to familiarize themselves with Hyperstudio by writing about Halloween and drawing costumes.

In first grade, the girls read poems and learn about different poets. For this project, they read a Jack Prelutsky poem and illustrated it.

In science, the girls learn about the growth of a pumpkin. Here they created a timeline of the growth of a pumpkin.

For social studies, the first graders displayed their knowledge of different cultures and homes around the world.

Alliterations movie: In this project the girls used the writing technique of alliteration (repetition of the same vowel or consonant sound) to create their sentences.

MLK movie: For this project the girls related MLK's peacemaking methods to their own lives.