First Grade Curriculum
First grade is an exciting year where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Our first grade curriculum provides a rigorous and challenging experience for all students. We strive to strengthen the student’s reading, mathematical, and writing skills. Students learn in a loving environment that encourages self discipline, participation, and respect. Our students are taught vital skills to help them now and in the future.
Language Arts
- Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllable, and sounds
- Use decoding skills to read with accuracy, fluency, and expression
- Recognize sight words in isolation and in context
- Apply comprehension strategies to gain understanding of text
- Begin to self-monitor reading and make connections
- Demonstrate understanding of spelling rules and patterns
- Practice narrative, opinion, and informational writing
- Begin to understand sentence structure and parts of speech when writing
Math
- Count objects accurately and make estimates
- Identify even and odd numbers
- Compare and order whole numbers up to 100
- Identify and understand place value to 100s
- Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies
- Add and subtract two-digit numbers without regrouping
- Interpret and solve simple word problems
- Apply math skills to real life situations
Social Science
- Recognize how plants depend on their surroundings - plant life cycle
- Understand the importance of community helpers
- Identify the differences between goods, services, needs, and wants
- Recognize basic map symbols, including, cities, lands, roads, and water
- Identify the importance of historical leaders - past and present
- Understand the importance of patriotic traditions including the Pledge of Allegiance
- Distinguish the difference between rules and laws
- Recognize traits of good citizens
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