A student reads a book during "center time" in Heather Miller’s classroom. For two hours a day, Miller works with small groups of students to build math and reading skills. AUSTIN, Texas – Most years, ...

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On the first day of school at Hayward’s Park Elementary, the first lesson Lori Suydam gave her first-graders had nothing to do with reading or writing or math. She taught them how to mute themselves ...

Stacey Canova and Carly Saal, close friends and fellow teachers, have taught first graders at Haledon Public School for more ...

The education system has changed, but that doesn't necessarily mean we've made progress. In 1979, first graders were expected to achieve a series of old-school milestones in areas that went beyond ...

First graders at an Alabama elementary school are being hailed as heroes for taking quick action to help their teacher during a medical emergency. "It was scary for me because I knew that they were ...

Soon-to-be 1st graders visit school A boy checks out a classroom with his mother at Jeonggak Elementary School, which he will ...

Writing letters to Santa Claus may not be the oldest Christmas tradition observed around the world – but it’s one that most children around the world take part in each and every year. It’s also been a ...

This lesson also has an in-classroom focus, as they are learning about the science of skiing, snow, and different types of winter learning.