Michelle Nelson is our 1st grade teacher. She comes from a background in special education which translates beautifully into her classroom. She uses many different forms of teaching to accommodate all children and to foster a love for learning and reading. Reading is so important in 1st grade and your child will become a confident and competent reader with Mrs. Nelson. She also has great classroom expectations like being attentive, organized, listening, and following directions providing an atmosphere of kindness and learning. Mrs. Nelson’s goal is for students to be engaged and have fun when learning while gaining confidence and being assured every child matters.
Here are some examples of what your 1st grader will participate in:
Hands on learning for all subject areas.
Cross Class learning. Sharing class activities with different grade levels.