Bonham Elementary has six first grade classrooms, with a total of approximately 120 students.  Our students participate in an integrated curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning.  Theme units of study include such topics as apples, pigs, pumpkins, penguins, ocean life, holidays around the world, and much more.

   Our students are busy every day with a variety of literacy skills.  Each day is filled with many opportunities to read: the weekly focus poem, a shared book, and guided reading in a small group setting.  Science and Social Studies are also incorporated into the reading program.  One of the goals of the first grade teachers is to have all their students develop a love for reading!

   Bonham first graders are also writing, illustrating, and publishing their own books in their classrooms.  This is an exciting way for them to work together, build their confidence, and take pride in their accomplishments.

   We are excited about the reading and writing of all of our first graders. 

We are especially happy to see our readers carry these skills over into the math and science areas.