April Skills Checklist...

April showers bring May flowers! April is one of my favorite months; baseball season begins, flowers begin to bloom, and the THUNDERSTORMS! So if you are looking for something to do with your first graders during a White Sox game rain delay, here are some suggestions...

• solve addition facts to 12
• identify attributes of shapes and polygons
• identify symmetrical objects
• identify fractions 1/2, 1/3, 1/4
• make change using dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies
• identify place value
• add two digit numbers, using 100s chart
• make largest and smallest numbers using 2 or 3 digits (example: 4, 5, 6-largest 654 & smallest 456)
• order objects by weight from lighter to heavier
• use capital letters and punctuation appropriately
• correctly apply the weekly spelling words to writing
• read a book then demonstrate a comprehension skill (visualize, ask questions, summarize)
• make up a new game to play
• practice Mustang Motto of being respectful, responsible and compassionate!
• get outside and enjoy some Vitamin D from the warm sunshine