Links to articles to help understand curriculum...

Wake County has a section of their website dedicated to helping parents understand their child's grade level curriculum. Click here to access help for K-5 students. 

Wondering what your child will learn when writing this year? View this article to find out more. 

http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/197-first-grade-writing.gs 

Wondering what your child will learn when reading this year? View this article to find out more. 

http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/234-first-grade-reading.gs

WCPSS Guide for English Language Arts English Spanish

Wondering how you can help your child read and spell any word? View this article about the first two syllable types your child will learn. 

http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/how-to-teach-closed-and-open-syllables

Wondering what your child will learn in math in 1st grade with the Common Core? View this article to find out more. 

http://theeducatorsroom.com/2013/02/a-parents-guide-to-the-1st-grade-math-common-core/

WCPSS 1st Grade Math at a Glance for Parents