FIRST GRADE TAKES A TEST
illustrated by Ronald Himler
ISBN 978-1-59572-055-9
When the lady from the principal's office brings a test for the first grade class, the children have trouble withthe test and feel bad. Fortunately, their teacher explains that a test doesn't reflect important things like creativity, kindness, and friendship. This timely reissue goes right to the heart of the school testing issue. Part of the We Love First Grade!™ series.
32 pages, 10"x9",
ages 5-8
Paperback, $5.95
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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Math: Measurement - time, calendar, weight, Inquiry Math Skills - making connections, classifying groups, comparing attributes
Science: Inquiry Science Skills - sequencing, identifying differences and similarities, observing, inferring
Language Arts: vocabulary development, critical analysis, comprehension strategies (making connections between text and life, making predictions, noticing details)
Social Studies: learning about schools, awareness of diversity and uniqueness, recognizing that people care for and help each other
Arts: color, appreciation of art
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