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Support for Bridges Grade 1

NEW: Blacklines CD now included in all Bridges kits. Available at no charge to existing users. To request a copy please send an email to MLCinfo@mathlearningcenter.org.

To assist in implementing Bridges Grade 1 we offer a collection of downloadable files. All require Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available for free.

In some cases these tools will enable teachers to engage parent-helpers, paraprofessionals, or even older students in the preparation and delivery of lessons. For additional questions and advice contact our curriculum specialists at MLCsupport@mathlearningcenter.org

Work Place Instructions - A set of blacklines including a materials list, a summary of the skills learned during the activity, and detailed instructions for implementation.  Bridges 1 Work Places

Material List by Unit - For each unit you'll find lists of the blacklines to photocopy and supplies to gather.  Bridges 1 Materials List

Inventory List - This list outlines every item included in each Bridges package allowing you to keep track of all your materials.  Bridges 1 Inventory List

Home Connections - Pages and assignments from Home Connections book.

English Home Connections 1-5 Home Connections 6-10 Home Connections 11-15 Home Connections 16-18

Spanish Home Connections 1-5 Home Connections 6-10 Home Connections 11-15 Home Connections 16-18

Number Corner Planners - Filled out and ready to use for the remainder of this school year. Please send suggestions and corrections to MLCsupport@mathlearningcenter.org.
September
October
November
December
Future months to follow.

Supplemental Lessons and Activities - Collection of free activities and worksheets that may be used as optional or complementary materials.
Number & Operations—Place Value
Number & Operations—Fractions
Geometry—3-D Shapes
Measurement—Comparing & Ordering Length
Measurement—Length in Non-Standard Units
Measurement—Weight
Measurement—Capacity
Measurement—Duration
Measurement—Telling Time
Data Analysis—Bar Graphs
Data Analysis—Probability

We also invite you to download a free copy of the Texas Grade 1 Supplement.

Corrections - We strive to provide the highest quality materials.  Nevertheless, occasionally we discover mistakes or discrepancies that require correction.  If you find an error please let us know so we can address it for you as well as other Bridges users.  In most cases we will be able to supply you with a corrected version.  Contact us at 800-575-8130 or mlcsupport@mathlearningcenter.org.
 
The list below includes corrections we feel are important for all Bridges users at this grade level to be aware of; however, it is not a comprehensive collection of all revisions.

Teacher Materials
Book or Package	Correction Date	Item / Location	Corrections
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume One	5/1/01	page 114	Life cycle card are found on Blacklines 1.33 and 1.34, not in Work Places.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume One	5/1/01	pages 231 & 242	Number of Unifix Cubes under "You'll need" should be 60, not 50.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Two	5/1/01	page 445	A Journey to Antarctica should be BL 4.36, not BL 4.32.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Two	5/1/01	page 471	In text, Blackline 4.39 should be 4.45 and Blackline 4.40 should be 4.46.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Two	5/1/01	page 484	Blackline 4.45 should be 4.56.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Two	5/1/01	page 528	Blacklines 4.65–4.66 should be 4.74–4.75.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Two	5/1/01	page 575	Journey to Antarctica should be BL 4.5 instead of 4.4.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Three	5/1/01	page 616	Under "You'll need", Work Places 5 Planner A should be Work Places 4 Planner A.
Grade One Teachers Guide Volume Three	5/1/01	page 722	Home Connection Blackline numbers, should be HC 14.1 and HC 14.2 not HC 18.1 and 18.2.
Grade One Getting Started	5/1/01	page 30	Under Unit Five, "Four in a row" should be "Three in a Row."
Grade One Getting Started	5/1/01	page 34	Children dialog, third statement: should be 10 + 6.
Grade One Number Corner Teachers Guide Volume One	7/1/02	page 74	Under "You'll Need," coin quantities were changed to the following: 3 quarters, 4 dimes, 5 nickels, and 4 pennies.
Grade One Number Corner Teachers Guide Volume One	5/1/01	page 197	December, Thursday Challenge 3. First paragraph of directions, NC Student Book, page 16 should be 21.