First graders are off to a great start in their Guided Reading Groups!!! Mrs. Sheaffer and Miss Schlechter lead groups that focus on developing their literacy skills involving reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and more! Mrs. Gebhart and Mrs. Pritt conduct a group that works on FUNDATIONS a phonics and word study based program. Students in the third group are at an independent center completing activities using various language arts skills such as phonics, grammar, spelling, writing, rereading, and comprehension. Students love being able rotate to each group everyday. It keeps them engaged and moving. This station like grouping is a fun way for students to learn to read and lays the groundwork for life-long literacy. Keep up the great work Washington First Graders!!!