Recipe for a Perfect First Grade Class 1 bunch of happy eager students 1 enthusiastic, energetic and loving teacher COMBINE the above ingredients with: 2 cups Reading 1 cup Phonics 1 cup Math 1 cup Spelling 1 cup honesty 1 cup friendship 1 cup respect 1 cup concern and love for each other SPICES (for extra flavor) Physical Education Library Music Computers Art   Blend all the above very carefully and thoroughly and add a large portion of supportive and concerned parents.