First Grade

What Will You Learn?

• Reading & English Language Arts (ELA)
• Phonics & Word Recognition
• Read words with all short and long vowel sounds.
• Decode simple two-syllable words (e.g., “basket”).
• Recognize 150–200 sight words automatically.
• Fluency
• Read grade-level text aloud with accuracy and expression.
• Comprehension
• Retell stories (beginning, middle, end).
• Identify characters, setting, and main events.
• Answer questions about informational texts (main idea & key details).
• Writing
• Write short paragraphs (3–5 sentences) on a topic.
• Use capitalization, punctuation (. ! ?), and spacing consistently.
• Begin opinion writing (“I think ___ because…”).
• Write a simple narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.
• Speaking & Listening
• Share ideas clearly in discussions.
• Listen and respond to others in conversations.
• Math
• Operations
• Add and subtract within 20 (facts memorized by end of year).
• Solve word problems with addition/subtraction.
• Place Value
• Understand tens and ones (e.g., 54 = 5 tens + 4 ones).
• Count, read, and write numbers to 120.
• Measurement & Data
• Measure objects using nonstandard and standard units (cubes, inches, cm).
• Tell and write time to the hour and half-hour.
• Read and make simple charts/graphs.
• Geometry-Identify and describe 2D shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle) and 3D shapes (cube, cone, sphere).
• Partition circles and rectangles into halves and fourths (intro to fractions).
• Science (NGSS-aligned)
• Life Science
• Understand the needs of plants and animals.
• Describe life cycles (plants, butterflies, frogs).
• Earth Science
• Observe weather and seasonal patterns.
• Identify Earth’s resources (water, soil, air) and how we use them.
• Physical Science
• Explore light, sound, motion, and simple machines.
• Scientific Skills
• Ask questions, make predictions, record data, and share findings.
• Social Studies
• Civics & Community
• Understand rules, fairness, and responsibilities.
• Identify community helpers and their roles.
• Geography
• Use basic maps and globes.
• Identify home, city/town, state, country.
• History
• Learn about important holidays and national symbols.
• Recognize historical figures (e.g., George Washington, MLK Jr.).
• Economics
• Understand needs vs. wants, goods vs. services.
• Art & Creativity
• Express ideas through drawing, painting, building, and storytelling.
• PE & Health
• Develop balance, coordination, and teamwork through games.
• Social
• Emotional Learning: Practice kindness, self-control, responsibility, and problem-solving.