Stephanie Burtt
First Grade
Afterschool Hours: Most days
Contact Email: SMBurtt@leepublicschools.net

In mathematics students learn about addition and subtraction of natural numbers, and about measurement, clock and calendar time and money are part of the curriculum.

In language first graders are taught the fundamentals of literacy, including reading sentences, writing very simple statements and mastery of the alphabet, building on what the students have learned in kindergarten.
First graders are expected to read and comprehend stories ranging in lengths and difficulty.

Students are also introduced to the concept of social studies with an emphasis on establishing ideas of history.

First grade science involves the discussion of matter, plant and animal science, earth materials, and balance and motion. Science as inquiry is taught and practiced in first grade. Students are encouraged to observe the world around them and begin asking questions about things they notice. As they become more comfortable investigating the world around them, students will also begin asking better questions and making better, more advanced predictions.