First Grade Rules

This is an Excel spreadsheet that automatically averages grades. The file includes a separate sheet for Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Health. You do have the choice to change the name of each sheet to make it your own. Simply right click and choose rename from the drop down menu.

Thank you for downloading this file. I have used these forms for years and have found them to be essential for organizing information. I send the Student Information Sheet home on the first day of school. You may display the Volunteer Sign-up during your Back-to-School event or on Meet the Teacher day. I refer to this form though out the year whenever I need to count on parents’ help. The Parent Contact Log helps me keep track of when and to whom I have spoken with regarding a child. The O

This file serves as a tool to keep parents informed about their student's DRA progress. The best part about it is that it will not take long to fill out the information. It is also another piece of data that teachers can keep for every student.

Fall is just around the corner. Use this file to create a fall-themed bulleting board. This is a great activity for a sub to complete. Everything is included for you. Take advantage of the letters you can use for the title, the graphics to enhance the décor of your board and varied paper samples depending on your students’ writing abilities. Some picture books (links included) you can use for this file are the following: The Leaf Thief- https://amzn.to/4e61iCZRowan the Red Squirrel- https://am

This is the Spanish version of the Affirmations Posters. Estos carteles tambien estan disponibles en ingles.

This file is a great resource for keeping data. It is also an easy way to quiz and grade students on each list. I have also included a sample of the parent letter that goes home at the beginning of the year. Make copies of pages 3 and 4 and attach them to the letter. Then, make copies of pages 5-8 for each student for grading and/or keeping data. I usually make a copy of the scores for lists 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 in order to keep parents informed of their student’s progress.

Help students acknowledge their potential by fueling their self-esteem. These affirmation posters are an essential resource you cannot do without.

This alphabet can be used as word wall headers or for classroom decoration.

This file may be used to document students’ reading progress. This also helps me keep a record of skills and strategies discussed during the year. I hope this is as helpful to you as it has been to me. Thank you!