Author Archives: janna.wallace

Writing is a key skill for all children to develop and master. For the soon-to-be first graders, they have learned a complete mastery of their alphabet. They have also learned how to write many new words. In Kindergarten, your child learned to write her … Continue reading →

Please fill out this permission form for a fun activity we will be doing on the 1st day of school. I am unable to allow kids to have food outside of the lunchroom without your permission!

While some children leave Kindergarten already reading proficiently, others don’t become true readers until First Grade. If your child is not already a confident reader, he should have these pre-reading skills in order to become a successful reader in First … Continue reading →

Here are some FUN things you can be doing while you wait to be in 1st Grade!!

After our last READ-A-LOUD, Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild where Amelia Bedelia and her friends build a zoo in the backyard (complete with stuffed animals and attractions) and offer safari adventures to the entire neighborhood.  We decided to create our own … Continue reading →

Hello, Quest Families! The State has an amazing program called Kids Read Now! This program allows our students, Kindergarten through 3rd Grade, to select FOUR FREE BOOKS to read during the summer (they’ll be shipped to your house). The intent is … Continue reading →