Focus

First graders are rolling right along on their sight word lessons.  We are now on list #3.  They are catching on to the patterns that exist within the worksheets and are able to complete them more independently.  I see this as a good thing, but possible negative consequences might be their overambition.  Some students like to work ahead and don't understand the point of staying together as a group.  Working as a group allows  them the time to comprehend the material and not just complete the "work".