Princeton Elementary School

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1 Princeton Elementary School nd Ave West Birmingham, Alabama First Grade Summer Packet Class 1A Mrs. Givens Teachers Class 1B Miss Brennan School & Classroom Websites Classroom Websites bcs.schoolwires.net find Princeton under select a school find class 1A or 1B under teachers Cynthia Ward, Principal

2 Princeton Elementary School First Grade Summer Packet Information Sheet Dear Parent(s): Helping your child(ren) create a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Establishing this habit is a shared responsibility between the home and the school. We want students to become independent lifetime readers. The key is enjoyment. A child who sees reading as a pleasant and relaxing activity is likely to enjoy it. We, the first grade teachers, encourage each child to read every night and use a reading log to record books read during the summer vacation. You must also complete at least 5 book reports. Reading to children at an early age encourages them to want to read on their own. It is important to bring this enthusiasm to 1 st grade if they are to become successful readers! Attached you will find a list of recommended readings for the summer months. These books are intended for your child to read to you, with you or alone. With the reading list you will also find a reading log where you and your child can keep track of the books that he/she has read. In addition to keeping a reading log, each student is asked to choose 5 books on which to complete a report. (1 Dr. Seuss, 1 Clifford, 1 Non-fiction Animal, 1 Counting and 1 Alphabet book) Book report forms are also included in this packet. (Feel free to duplicate any form or the reading log as needed; extra points will be rewarded for additional reports completed.) Along with this packet are included The Seven Habits of Happy Kids, which the Princeton family has adopted and will continue to incorporate. You and your child are asked to continue exercising these habits throughout the summer to have a jumpstart for the upcoming year. Most of the skills included in this packet are skills that your child should be able to complete independently as entering first graders. All work inside this packet is due on or before Friday, August 19, Have a wonderful and safe summer. Be careful and remember to read, read, read!!! Sincerely, Mrs. Givens and Miss Brennan

3 Contents of Packet Book Report Forms (To be turned in) Dr. Seuss Books Clifford Books Non Fiction Animal Books Counting Books Alphabet Books Handwriting Sheets (To be turned in) Reading Record (Log) (To be turned in) The Seven Habits (To be turned in) First Grade st Gr School Supply List Birmingham City School s Calendar (On BCS Website) Suggested book lists (On BCS Website) Reading Tips for 1 st Grade Parents (FYI/optional) Local Library Directory (FYI/optional)

4 Your Name ///////////////// Book Title Dr. Seuss stories are fun to read because they have funny characters and words that rhyme. On the line below write 2 pair of rhyming words from this book. 1.//////////////2.//////////// Draw what happened in the beginning, middle and end of this story. [RL1.3] beginning middle end \On the back of this page, draw your favorite funny character from this book. \Then, write its name and a few words to describe it below the picture.

5 Dr. Seuss continued Name of Character ////////////////////// Words to describe your character ////////////////////// ////////////////////// //////////////////////

6 Your Name By Norman Bridwell ///////////////// Book Name Clifford is a big red dog. Emily Elizabeth loves him very much. He tries to be good and is often helpful. Sometimes, because of his big size, he causes trouble. Draw a picture of something Clifford did in this story that was either helpful or caused trouble. Circle the right title for your picture. [RL1.2] Clifford Helps or Clifford Causes Trouble

7 Name: Date: My animal in its habitat! Draw a picture of the animal in its habitat (where it lives). [RI 1.6] Write one interesting detail you read and learned about this animal. [RI1.1] 1./I/learned////////////////// /// ///

8 My Animal Fact Sheet [RI1.1] Name of Animal 1. Where does it live? 2. What does it eat? 3. The males of this animal are called 4. The females of this animal are called 5. The babies of this animal are called 6. Groups of this animal are called 7. What animal group is this animal in? (Circle your answer below) Amphibian bird fish insect mammal reptile

9 Your Name: Book Title: Write your first and last initial in the boxes below. What picture does the alphabet book have for each of your initials? Draw one thing for each initial in the boxes below. Draw one of your initials on the next page. Make it big. Be creative and turn the letter into a picture. Write one complete sentence about your picture. (Make sure your writing is neat!)

10 (ABC Book Con t) Sentence /////////////////////// /////////////////////// ///////////////////////

11 Your Name: Book Title: What is the smallest number in this book? How old are you? How does this book show the number that is your age? Draw a picture. What is the largest number in this book? Is this number in the book? Create your own number picture for your favorite number. On the next page write a number sentence for the number of your age plus 1, minus 1, plus 5, and minus 5.

12 Number Sentences Ex) I am 10 years old. 10+1= =15 1. (+1) 2. (-1) 3. (+5) 4. (-5) Color the counting worm. Make a color pattern.

13 Name: Writing the Alphabets Uppercase - Write the alphabets neatly on the lines. A A // // // // // // B B // // // // // // C C // // // // // // D D // // // // // // E E // // // // // // F F // // // // // // G G // // // // // // H H // // // // // //

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15 R R // // // // // // S S // // // // // // T T // // // // // // U U // // // // // // V V // // // // // // W W // // // // // // X X // // // // // // Y Y // // // // // // Z Z // // // // // //

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17 Name: Writing the Alphabets Lowercase - Write the alphabets neatly on the lines. a a // // // // // // b b // // // // // // c c // // // // // // d d // // // // // // e e // // // // // // f f // // // // // // g g // // // // // // h h // // // // // //

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20 Summer Reading Log Beginning to Emergent Reader Student s Name: Date Title Author Parent Initials Notes

21 Habit 1 Be Proactive You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. Habit 2 Begin with the End in Mind Have a Plan I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen. Habit 3 Put First Things First Work First, Then Play I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.

22 Habit 4 Think Win-Win Everyone Can Win I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives. Habit 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Listen Before You Talk I listen to other people s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking. Habit 6 Synergize Together Is Better I value other people s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.

23 Habit 7 Sharpen The Saw Balance Feels Best I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.

24 Ways I can show the 7 Habits Name: Habit 1 - Habit 2 - Habit 3 - Habit 4 - Habit 5 -

25 Habit 6 - Habit 7 - Draw a picture of you and your family portraying habit 7 this summer.