1st graders

Six-year-old pupils

Children in the first year of formal elementary school, typically six or seven years old.

The term refers to students as a group: The 1st graders are learning to read, a class of 1st graders.

Also written first graders.

classroom

classmates

Students in same course

spelling · mathematics · handwriting · flashcards · workbooks · attendance · desks · chalkboard · bulletin board · cubbies

learning

phonics

Sound-based reading instruction

addition · subtraction · comprehension · vocabulary · spelling · reading · handwriting · sight words · counting · basics

childhood

elementary

Of first principles

innocence · growth · toothless · crayons · recess · playground · backpack · lunchbox · juicebox · naptime

play

recess

Pause in activity

jump rope · laughter · games · playground · swingset · slides · sandbox · hopscotch · make-believe · kickball

development

milestones

Notable points of progress

socialization · fine motor skills · hand-eye coordination · language acquisition · self-regulation · attention span · independence · confidence building · peer relationships · pencil grip

Opposites
educational progression

1st graders12th graders

Final-year high schoolers

seniors · college students · graduate students · 11th graders · upperclassmen

life stage/maturity

1st gradersadults

Fully mature individuals

seniors · elderly · retirees · senior citizens · grown-ups

Family

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