First Graders (6 year olds)...
- Are imaginative and have lots of energy.
- Are noisy and active and shouldn't be expected to sit still for long periods.
- Are able to follow through with 1 or 2 directions.
- Understand that actions have causes and effects.
- Are learning right/wrong and fair/unfair without shades of gray.
- May invent rules.
- Become attached to their teachers and thrive on encouragement.
- Can sit still and pay attention for short periods of time.
- Can listen to stories without interruption.
- Like to tell stories from pictures, enjoys "show and tell" and explain things.
- Enjoy crafts, coloring, and painting and can cut and paste as they learn to control fine motor skills.
- Enjoy simple games, songs, poems, and riddles.
- Love to ask questions.
- Like surprises and treats.
- Like playing make-believe and dressing up.
- Need friends in class and may have a "best" friend.
- Like to be shown affection!
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