How Is My First Grader Doing in School? What to Expect and How to Help

by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, Parent-Teacher Advisory Board, Nancy Richard

As the parent of a first grader, you may be asking When will my child begin to read? Is it okay that my child still counts on his fingers? What can I do to make sure my child knows everything she should? Perhaps you've been told by your child's teacher that your first grader is doing fine. But what does "fine" really mean, and how can you be sure that your child's academic growth will continue? Be your child's best teacher. Find out what your child knows, what your child needs to know, and how to work with your child to ensure success in school. Inside, there is a wealth of fun, easy-to-do activities designed to teach your child important skills. The time you spend together will foster a love of learning that will remain with your child in the years to come.

Genres: Education

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Jennifer has spent three decades writing award-winning fiction and nonfiction for children. Amongst her titles are picture books: THIS IS MY ROOM (NO TIGERS ALLOWED) and OH, CHICKADEE!; chapter books: Andy Shane series and Twig and Turtle series; middle grade novels: SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT, PAPER THINGS, THE DOLLAR KIDS, CRASHING IN LOVE; and young adult novels: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF WHY I HATE HER and STAINED. Her awards and honors include ALA Best Books For Young Adults, Publishers Weekly Best Books, NYPL Best Books for Teens, Parents Choice Gold Award, IRA Young Adult’s Choice, ILA Social Justice Award, NTCE Charlotte Huck Honorable Mention, Bank Street Best Books of the Year, and Junior Library Guild Selections as well as many state awards. She lives in mid-coast Maine with her husband.

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great tool to measure the progress of your child's learning. In the back of the book is a test booklet to help test the child's learning. It is made in a fun fashion.

Great tool for homeschoolers.