Kids Changes for Me
Theme 1 Unit 1

 

First Grade Home
Exploration Questions 1-3 Exploration Questions 4-6

 

Unit Questions3 Teacher Resources Student Resources
How will 1st grade be a change for me?
Exploration Questions 1-3

Curriculum ConnectionShared Reading:
smartboard
What I Do Best
 
 sb The First Days of School

 sb  Important Rules

Curriculum ConnectionInteractive Read Aloud:
The Night Before First Grade
(Just Books)






Curriculum ConnectionVideos:

Discovery: Prior to selecting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Discovery Education Responsibilities

Time Lapse Video
(SafeShare Video)



Curriculum Connection Songs:
You're Growing
(PBS Kids)

The Sight Word Song
(SafeShare Video)

The Sight Word Song (Version2)
(Safe YouTube)

The -AN Family Blending Song
(Safe YouTube)

Man the Cat
(Safe YouTube)

WixieWixie:
Teachers login to Wixie, select the link, then assign to students.

Short A and I

 
Short A Circle Map

 Rhyming

Character Coat of Arms


Pack Your Backpack

Foundational Activities:

High Frequency Practice
(Questions 1-3)

Fridge Magnets
(ABCYa!)


Alphabet Video
(Have Fun Teaching - SafeShare)

Alphabet Artists Interactive
(Arts Connected)

ABCYa! Spelling
 Practice
(ABCYa!)

Zac the Rat
(Starfall)

Blend CVC Words
(Safe YouTube)


Nonsense Word Center

How will 1st grade be a change for me?
Exploration Questions 4-6
Curriculum ConnectionShared Reading:

 sb
The Pledge of Allegiance

 sb
Fire Drill

 sb
Are You Curious?



Curriculum ConnectionVideos:
Discovery: Prior to selecting the link, login to Discovery Education
(aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Discovery EducationCitizens are Patriotic


Discovery EducationBecoming a Better Decision Maker


Thornwood School- Making Choices Song
(SafeShare Video)

Stop Drop and Roll
(Safe YouTube)

Curriculum ConnectionSongs:
Discovery Education
Keep Safety Roo Teen: 911


Wixie
Wixie:
Teachers login to Wixie, select the link, then login to Wixie

Rhyming 1


Rhyming 2


Rhyming 3


Vowels

Home and School

Foundational Activities:
High Frequency Practice
(Questions 4-6)
Rhyming Game
(BBC)

Frogs Rhyming World Game
(PBS Kids)

Challenge Rhyming Game
(Roy)

Sight Word Rap 1
(Jack Hartman - SafeShare)

Magic Capitals Game
(Sheppard Software)


Flashlight Sight Words

Complete Sentences

Hangman Game


 

 

Teacher Notes
Questions/Resources Standards
How will 1st grade be a change for me?
Exploration Questions 1-3

Books You Need
What I do best
The first days of school
Important Rules
The Night Before First Grade
Time Lapse Video
Your Many Responsibilities
Your Growing
The Sight Word Song
The Sight Word Song(Verizon 2)
The -AN Family Blending Song
Man and the Cat
High Frequency Practice
Fridge Magnets
Making Words
Short Vowel Practice
Working with Sounds
Alphabet video
Alphabet Artisits Interactive
ABC YA! Spelling practice
Zac the Rat
Blend CVC Words
Short A and I
Short A Circle Map
Rhyming
Rhyming Words


Common Core
RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print

RF.1.1.A Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).

RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

RI.1.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.

RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RL.1.5 Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.

L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.

L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

SL.1.A  Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g. listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
SL.1.1.B
Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.

SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
SL.1.5
Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

W.1.8 With help and guidance from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Health

Health 4.B.1.a. Describe the growth process. b. Explain how height and weight relate to the growth process

Health 7.B.1.a Define germs.

Health 7.B.1.b Define ways germs can enter the body.

Physical Education 5

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors

Demonstrate the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being.

Science/Social Studies

Science NGSS CCC 7: Things may change slowly or rapidly.

SS.1.A.1.a Explain how rules promote fairness, responsibility, and privacy in the school and community.

SS 2.C.1 Explain how groups of people interact

Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:

1. Empowered Learner
3. Knowledge Constructor
How will 1st grade be a change for me?
Exploration questions 4-6

The Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Drill
Are You Curious?
Citizens are Patriotic
Becoming a Better Decision Maker
Thornwood School-Making Choices Songs
Stop Drop and Roll
Keep Safety Roo Teen: 911
High Frequency Practice
Rhyming Games
Frogs Rhyming World Game
Challenge Rhyming Game
Sightword videos
Magic Capitals Game
Rhyming 1
Rhyming 2
Rhyming 3
Vowels
Flashlight Sight Words
Complete Sentences
Hangman Game
Common Core
RF.1.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of prin

RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RF.1.4C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary

RI. 1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

RI.1.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.

RI.1.8
Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.

RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.

L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

SL.1.1.C Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.

W.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.



Health
Health 1.D.1.a
Explain the meaning of the word choice/decision.

Health 5.A.1.a Practice how to respond to an emergency, for example tell an adult and call 911.

Physical Education 4

The pysically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Physical Education 5

The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors

Demonstrate the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being.


Science/Social Studies

SS.1.A.1.a Explain how rules promote fairness, responsibility, and privacy in the school and community.

SS.1.A.2.b Describe how actions such as pledging allegiance to the flag and singing the "Star Spangled Banner" and "America" are associated with being a citizen.

SS. 6.A.3.b Identify and question what does not make sense.

SS. 6.C.1.b Pose questions about the topic.

NGSS Engineering Practice 1: Ask and/or identify questions that can be answered by an investigation.

NGSS CCC 1: Patterns in the natural and human designed wolrd can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.



Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:

1. Empowered Learner
3. Knowledge Constructor


Office of Instructional Technology
August 2017

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