Welcome to Grade 1

Welcome to Grade 1 at AISL where students and teachers work together to create an environment where all students are actively and purposefully engaged in learning. The teachers in Grade 1 are dynamic, experienced in the PYP and the school’s curriculum and dedicated to furthering the development of each student in their class. With class sizes of no more than 18-20, students are encouraged and supported to develop an international mindedness necessary in today’s global world.

Throughout the year, the teachers and students engage in different units of study including the senses, force and motion, personal histories, water, needs and wants and how we communicate. All social studies and science topics for the year are covered within the above mentioned topics. Language arts and math are authentically incorporated into these units where possible and as stand alone subjects where overlap is difficult.

As learning is balanced between the intellectual, social and physical at AIS, students in Grade 1 also attend special classes. They receive two 45-minute sessions of Physical Education and Information Technology each week. Visual Arts and Library meet weekly, V.A. for an hour and Library for 30 minutes. French and Performing Arts are another vital part of the program with students attending two 30-minute French classes and three 30-minute Performing Arts classes every week.

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Curriculum

Please click on the links below to download curriculum documents.

Math Curriculum
PYP Curriculum

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Supplies

Supplies for Grade 1
2008-2009

To parents of children entering Grade 1:

In addition to the classroom supplies that we will provide for your child’s use at school,
please have your child bring all of the following supplies next year. All supplies should
be brought to the classroom by the end of the first week of school. They will be
stored at school, ready for your child’s use.

***Please ensure that all items are clearly labeled with your child’s name.

Some of the supplies on the list can/should be purchased at the PTA Shop, and are usually cheaper than the
local price. Should you wish to pre-order your supplies, obtain a form from the front office, fill in the form and deposit it into the PTA box in Reception. Your order will be ready for pick-up as of Monday, August 11, 2008.

Quantity Item & description
1 Rain Coat and Umbrella (to be brought at beginning of wet season)
2 Sun Hats (to remain at school)
1 Leakproof snack box and water bottle
Available from PTA Shop (usually cheaper than locally):
1 Document Envelope, A4
1 Waterproof Library Book Bag

Thank you for your help in preparing your child for next year. We look forward to seeing
you on August 13, 2008.

Mrs. Kate Bidder and Mrs. Patricia Trewby

If you choose to purchase some of your
supplies overseas, please keep in mind
that AIS uses A4 paper, and binders,
filler paper, plastic sleeves, etc, should
be A4. U.S. Letter size paper is not the
same as A4.

 

Page updated 15 August, 2008