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First Grade is one of student’s most formative grades not only in learning but also in personality and behavioral development. Mrs. Crossman has a passion for teaching children of this age and she has over 30 years of experience. Her structured curriculum gives little learners the opportunity to learn how to rule follow, stay on task, and build a routine. Children of this age thrive with a consistency, allowing them to feel relaxed and ready for what each day holds. Students experience a spike in knowledge in this year especially in their reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Some curriculum highlights include:
- How to create a writing piece using a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion, through various genres of writing such as personal narratives and descriptive writing.
- Various strategies for adding and subtracting single and double digit numbers.
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How to break down story problems to be able to problem solve using a variety of skills.
- Understanding grammar rules to help develop skills as a reader and a writer.
- Learning to read analog and digital clocks.
Your Ticket to First Grade Fun!
An activity unique to First Grade is Reading Ticket, a binder-based activity, that allows children to learn to work independently, organize tasks, and complete work within a time frame. Students are assigned different tasks each day such as: ABC order, listening to stories, math puzzles called Thinkers, and working on their poem books. These independent tasks allow for an individualized learning experience so that Mrs. Crossman can work one on one with students, have book clubs with small groups, and ultimately develop reading and writing skills that instill a sense of self confidence.
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MEET YOUR TEACHER
Mrs. Angela Crossman
Mrs. Crossman obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood endorsement from Westminster College. She has been teaching for Blessed Sacrament Catholic School for 25 years. Mrs. Crossman believes it is important to teach students to value their own successes. She provides a structured environment that encourages independence and responsibility with individual academic and social development. Watching a child realize his or her own potential is very rewarding. She strives to help her students grow in kindness and the knowledge that our differences are what makes this world a better place.
The Blessed Sacrament Community is near and dear to Mrs. Crossman. She has been a member of the Parish since a young age and her teaching career has been entirely at Blessed Sacrament School. She treasures the relationships she has built with her students, parents, and colleagues over the years. Mrs. Crossman looks forward to continuing to build new relationships and strengthening the existing ones.
Mrs. Crossman is married and has two boys who have attended Blessed Sacrament School since preschool. The education they have received has been of great value both academically and spiritually. They have learned that dedication and hard work is an investment in their future. They have also come to realize that it is in giving that we receive.
Mrs. Crossman believes it is important to teach students to value their own successes. She provides a structured environment that encourages independence and responsibility with individual academic and social development.
Leader in Education
- BS, Westminster College, Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Endorsement, Westminster College
- 25 years of teaching experience
- Teaching at Blessed Sacrament since 1994