1st Grade

Greetings Parents!

    For those who don't know, I go by Sister Alicia.  As a new first grade teacher, I have a unique perspective, having walked these halls myself when I was their age and a little older. While teaching at Zion Temple Christian Academy for 3 years now, it's pretty special to be on the other side, helping a new generation learn and grow in God in a place that means so much to me. I'm eager to learn more about your child individually, even though I have seen them in action for the past few years.

I also would like to give you an update on what we've been learning in class lately. We have been having fun exploring numbers! We're working on understanding number combinations, like adding 2 + 3 or 4 + 1, and learning to recognize the correct answers. We're also practicing our number and letter formations, making sure we get it just right!

In addition to our math and writing practice, we're also learning a Bible verse together: John 3:14-19. It's a longer passage, but we're breaking it down into smaller parts to make it easier to memorize in the classroom.  To help reinforce what we're doing in the classroom, it would be great if you could spend a few minutes each day going over these concepts at home. Even though they may not be able to read all the words yet, repetition and practice will really help them grasp these ideas. You could practice the Bible verse together, count objects around the house, or work on writing letters and numbers. Any little bit helps!

 Thank you so much for your support,

                                             Sister Alicia