“A big success can be very confusing if it comes too early in your life.

There’s far less competition.” ~ Dwight Morrow

“Try, if you can, to belong to the first class.

“This young man is an exceptionally gifted and talented violinist … He is a first class talent.” ~ Ruggiero Ricci.

“Better to be a first-class matchbox than a second-class match.” ~ Haruki Murakami.

“Go first class all the way and the universe will respond by giving you the best.” ~ Deepak Chopra.

“In America there are two classes of travel – first class, and with children.” ~ Robert Benchley.

“In life there exist two classes: first class and no class.” ~ Hugh Leonard.

“Think first class about everyone around you, and you’ll receive first-class results in return.” ~ David J.

“You want society to accept you but you can’t even accept yourself.” ~ Michael Fassbender.

Recognize simple mathematical symbols (e.g.A collection of motivating, happy, and encouraging first class quotes, first class sayings, and first class proverbs.

Use simple graphs to record information.

Identify, describe, and reproduce patterns with numbers, shapes, colors, or words.

Add and subtract with pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

Understand greater than, less than, lighter than, heavier than, the same as, etc.

Memorize and correctly spell between 130 and 150 words.

Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction stories.

Recognize single and plural forms of nouns.

Identify the main idea and details in a story.Understand basic punctuation (capitalize first letter of a sentence, use periods and question marks, etc.).Discuss story elements such as plot, character, events, and setting.Recall the sequence of events in oral and written stories.Although some skills will resemble those your 6 year old learned in kindergarten, keep in mind that 1st grade is mostly about mastering lessons previously taught. The emphasis remains firmly on developing your child’s reading and math skills, but lessons in art, social studies, science, and physical education may be incorporated as well.

Your child will learn to adjust to a longer school day, take more ownership of his homework, and learn to get around by himself. In addition to dealing with boundless energy levels and intense emotions, children preparing for 1st grade will face new responsibilities in school.

1st class work