Darke County first graders enjoy outdoor literacy activities

A local author read her book to children in Darke County during the Darke County Parks Maple Walk for the monthly LIGHT ...

Paws and pages: Las Vegas first graders read to Nevada SPCA dogs in annual event

First graders in Las Vegas are getting a unique audience as they sharpen their reading skills: a “panel” of dogs.To mark ...
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10 Old-Fashioned Standards First Graders Had To Meet In 1979 That Prove Today’s Kids Are Likely Developmentally Stunted

The education system has changed, but that doesn't necessarily mean we've made progress. In 1979, first graders were expected to achieve a series of old-school milestones in areas that went beyond ...
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What can Wisconsin first-graders expect as they start this school year? We asked the experts: former first-graders

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...
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First graders learn about healthcare through teddy bear clinic at Spencer Hospital

SPENCER, Iowa (KTIV) - Doctor visits, x-rays, and even surgery can sound scary until a teddy bear shows you how it’s done. At Spencer Hospital, hundreds of first graders are getting a hands-on lesson ...
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First graders who use more educational media spend more time reading

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An estimated 12% of first graders’ most-used media at home is educational, a new study suggests. Results also showed that higher use of educational media was associated with both more ...