First Grade

Reading this year provides practice with varied literature. The year begins with simple readers and progresses to more challenging stories with longer sentences and some unfamiliar vocabulary. Spelling transitions to word study for patterns through memorization. First grade will also begin learning cursive. 

Phonics: 

• First Start Reading Book E 
• Primary Phonics Readers 

Literature: 

• StoryTime Treasures Workbook 
• Little Bear 
• Caps for Sale 
• Frog and Toad Are Friends 
• Make Way for Ducklings 
• Billy and Blaze 
• Blaze and the Forest Fire 
• The Story About Ping 
• Keep the Lights Burning 
• Abbie 
• Stone Soup 
• The Little House 
• Miss Rumphius 

There will also be a variety of classic read-aloud books used in class. 

Spelling: 

• Traditional Spelling I 

Penmanship: 

• Copybook II 
• New American Cursive I 

Mastery of addition and subtraction is a focus of first grade math. Other skills include, but are not limited to, skip counting, money, time, introduction to fractions, and place value. 

• Math Grade 1 Rod & Staff

We are continuing the study of our history and heritage as Christians. This year focuses on the entrance into Canaan through the end of the Old Testament. We will continue memorizing scripture.  

• The Story Bible

A science-based theme is derived from weekly read-aloud books. Any observations or activities are always followed by teacher-led discussions.

• Art and Music