First Grade

First Grade Curriculum

Reading and Writing

The language arts curriculum incorporates phonics, comprehension, children’s classics, vocabulary study and reading for pleasure. Manuscript writing, English and spelling also are taught to provide a meaningful correlation between reading and language arts. Through reading and discussion of books, your child will develop listening, thinking, reasoning and creative writing skills.

Math

The Singapore math program in the first grade ranges from simple number identification to addition and subtraction. Your child will learn numerous math concepts and work with a variety of math manipulatives daily.

STEM

Your child will learn about science and engineering during weekly visits to our hands-on STEM lab. Working in collaborative teams of four, students study the human body, weather, weights and measures, insects, chemistry and the earth and sun. Basic engineering principles are explored through the Lego Early Simple Machines curriculum throughout the year.

History and Social Studies

Current events and holidays are emphasized in social studies. In November, first-grade pilgrims and Native Americans gather for the annual Thanksgiving feast, a special day that marks the culmination of a unit on the first Thanksgiving.

Physical Education

Your child will engage in physical education five days a week. Emphasis is placed on the development of motor skills; manipulative skills; body image; directionality and spatial orientation; simple rhythmic, rope, and juggling activities; low organizational games; and, the components of fitness such as strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Learning activities are conducted through challenge activities, games, and individual station work. Character education, listening skills, respect, and sportsmanship are highly emphasized.