Includes bibliographical references and index

Getting the most for your first grader -- First grade development -- First grade learning -- The standards -- First grade reading -- First grade writing -- First grade math -- First grade science -- First grade social studies -- Teaching your first grader thinking skills -- Assessment -- First grade society -- Moving on to second grade -- Appendix A. Literature for first graders -- Appendix B. Software for first graders -- Appendix C. First grade topical calendar