| Characteristics of First Graders |
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| Below are typical benchmarks most commonly associated with first graders. Benchmarks refer to characteristics of a child at different stages in his/her development. Socially and emotionally, first graders -love to be first -are most concerned with themselves -are competitive -do not like to lose....anything! -are loud, especially when upset -do not always think before they respond Physically, first graders -grow and lose teeth -can't sit still -speak quickly -move quickly -try new things -tire quickly Cognitively, first graders -want to learn everything at once -are hands-on learners -ask lots of questions -learn cooperation -play games -form ideas -discover new things every day |
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| Thompson, Ellen A. A Treasure Chest of Teaching Wisdom:I Teach First Grade! New Hampshire: Crystal Springs, 2001. |
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