First Grade

In 1st Grade, L'Etoile du Nord students work hard to learn how to read in French. Students' spoken French skills begin to flourish and they are encouraged to speak only French in the classroom.

1st Grade Teachers

Mme Handley
Mme Kabeya

 

1st Grade Overview

• Increase French vocabulary & speak full sentences in French 
• Learn to read and write in French using Science of Reading
• Focus sound of the week to help with reading and decoding
• Jump Math curriculum aligned to state standards
• Hands-on math learning and small group instruction

1st Grade Daily Schedule

• Breakfast
• Morning Meeting
• Phonics-Based Reading Instruction
• Reading Work in Small Groups
• Writing
• Specialist
• Lunch 
• Recess
• Math Lesson
• Math Work Time
• Social Studies/Theme

1st Grade Highlights

• Field trip to Como Planetarium
• Field trip to MN History Center
• Field trip to  MN Ordway, Flint HIlls Children’s Festival