Primary School - 1st Grade Curriculum

Please scroll down this page to read specifics about the 1st grade curriculum.

1st Grade Language Arts Curriculum

• Literature- based approach to reading with emphasis on advanced phonics and beginning comprehension/interpretation
• Introduction to award-winning literature
• Author and illustrator study
• Creative writing/poetry
• Journal writing
• Manuscript writing
• List and dictation spelling
• Introduction to grammar and punctuation
• Daily oral language
• Leveled books

1st Grade Mathematics Curriculum

• Patterns, counting
• Estimation
• Addition, subtraction, place value
• Measurement, time, and money
• Problem solving
• Geometry, fractions
• Algebra concepts
• Graphing
• Spacial sense
• Addition and subtraction fact mastery through 18 (memorization)

1st Grade Science Curriculum

Life Science
• Plants and animals all around
• Living together

Earth Science
• Our Earth
• Weather and the seasons

Physical Science
• Matter and energy
• Energy and forces

Science Labs

1st Grade Social Studies Curriculum

• Going to school
• Good citizens
• Land around us
• All about people
• Jobs people do
• Map and globe skills
• Charts, graphs, and diagrams
• Weekly Reader
• Scholastic Reader

1st Grade Foreign Language Curriculum (Spanish)

• Development of essentials
• Listening and speaking skills for everyday communication
• Continual of cultural awareness
• Enrichment activities including songs, games, dances, movies and puppets

1st Grade Fine Arts Curriculum

Art
• Continuation of the care of tools, various media, design principals and art history
• Use of clay, paintings, printmaking
• Focus on multicultural unit involving a country's artifacts, sounds, tastes, and clothing ( textiles )
• Introduction of: Drawing principals, body properties, and facial features

Music
• Continuation of music curriculum
• Exploration of music concepts through piano, rhythm, and Orff instruments
• Introduction to the lives and music of great composers
• Smart board
• Performance opportunities include Christmas pageant, Spring Programs derived from classroom unit curriculum, singing in chapel, and community service
• Field Trip - Educational Theatre

1st Grade Physical Education Curriculum

• Introduction to fitness development
• Scooters
• Skatetime
• Ball Skills
• Cross-curriculum games

1st Grade Enrichment Curriculum

Library
• Introduction to award-winning literature
• Author and illustrator study
• Research on mammals
• Accelerated reader

Technology
• Curriculum Integration
• Basic computer skills
• Keyboarding
• Word Processing
• Long distance learning
• Instructional/video applications
• SMART Board interactive experiences
• Advanced Computer Applications
• Internet Exploration
• Developmentally appropriate software in various content areas