The First Grader

   First graders are full of life and boundless energy!  They are eager to learn and excited about school and even homework.  The first grade year is full of many firsts such as:

	First desk
	First "real" homework
	First spelling test
	First time to "really" read
	First math test
	First time to feel "grown up"

    For some children, this year is the first time they will attend school all day.  It is a year of tremendous growth both academically as well as socially and emotionally.  Click on some of the links below to read what the experts have to say about first graders!