Mrs. Bard

I have always wanted to be a teacher and always played school with my friends as a little girl. I was inspired by a very dear friend to go to college to reach my dream. It was the best decision I have ever made. Teaching first grade is a rewarding experience because I watch the children grow into readers and writers! First grade is an amazing year filled with new discovers and endless learning! I live in Westfield with my amazing family. We love to go camping and we vacationed at Cape Cod. My children love to be outside and we spend hours together swimming and going to parks! My daughter Taylor loves to play soccer and she is a One Direction fan.  My son Cody loves to play hockey and is a Bruins fan!  I have many interests and a passion for me is scrapbooking. I am always taking pictures of my children and family and have countless albums filled with unforgettable memories. Also, I love to read and trade books with my teacher friends, we can’t wait to share new and exciting books.

My personal message as a teacher of young energetic first graders, I try to make learning fun and interesting. We go outside for learning as often as we can! I try to find something for everyone to enjoy and build on my students interests!

Upcoming Events

Field Trip
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Library Visit
Friday, June 2nd, 2017

Local Author--Rhonda Boulette
June 8th, 2017
First Grade Classroom Visit

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Math is so much fun!
  Here are our topics for Math!     

Math Topics for First Grade
Topic 1: Understanding Addition
Topic 2:  Understanding Subtraction
Topic 3: Five ans Ten Relationships
Topic 4: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 12
Topic 5: Addition Facts to 20
Topic 6 Subtraction Facts to 20
Topic 7: Counting and Number Patterns to 120
Topic 8: Tens and Ones
Topic 9: Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 100
Topic 10: Adding with Tens and Ones
Topic 11 Subtracting with Tens and Ones
Topic 12: Length
Topic 13: Time
Topic 14: Using Data to Answer Questions
Special topic: Money
Topic 15: Geometry
Topic 16: Fractions of Shapes



Check out these math websites!

http://www.funbrain.com/

http://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/math.htm

http://www.mathplayground.com/




Our Reading Program!!!!!!




We have four centers in our classroom!

Teacher Table

Phonics Center

Fluency Center

Writing Center
      
       

My Favorite Authors







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http://robertmunsch.com




      

http://marcbrownstudios



Diane DeGroat