At Northside First Grade, learning is hands-on and purposeful. This is a great example of the creativity and expertise of our highly trained teachers, who design instruction that motivates students and keeps them actively engaged. Using Play-Doh to model addition and subtraction, students strengthen numeracy skills while also building academic language — explaining their thinking, using math vocabulary, and connecting concepts through discussion. Hands-on, student-centered learning ensures foundational literacy and numeracy skills are truly understood, setting students up for long-term success. #NorthsideProud #PalestineISD #EarlyLiteracy #EarlyNumeracy #HandsOnLearning #StudentCentered #WildcatNation