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1st Grade

1st Grade


First grade is an exciting time as children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning. This is a year of important transitions, as well as acquiring new skills, especially phonetic skills.  First graders develop a great sense of wonder and awe at God’s gifts of creation, fundamental work habits, appropriate social behavior, problem solving, decision making skills and academic skills. They also enjoy various field trips to the Log Cabin, Fort Worth Zoo, or other fun places.
 
Core Curriculum
Students receive daily instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and religion.
 
English/Language Arts/Reading
Beginning and final blends
Digraphs and Diphthongs
Long and Short Vowels
Words with Prefixes
Personal Narrative, Descriptive Sentences, Persuasive, How-To Article
Analyze Story Structure, Character, Setting  and Plot
Sequence of Events, summary, and retell
Build Fluency: Word automaticity
Resource: Texas Treasures supplement – Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
 
Saxon Phonics:
Coding words, learning sounds and spelling rules
 
Shurley Grammar:
Parts of speech, classify sentences, and vocabulary
Write in complete sentences
 
Mathematics
Numbers, number words, and ordinals
Place Value to 100
Addition and Subtraction strategies
Money and Time
Data and Graphs
Basic Geometry and Fractions
Comparing numbers
Number patterns
Length and weight
Resource: Singapore Math
 
Science
Life Science: Plants and Animals
Earth Science: Earth, Natural Resources
Physical Science: Matter, Energy, and Motion
Weather, Seasons, and Sky
Resource: Science – Harcourt School Publishers
 
FOSS Science Kits:
Air and weather
Plants and animals
Sound and light
Seasons
 
Social Studies
Family and Community
In and around the land
Country & Heroes
The World: Near and Far
Charts, Graphs, Diagrams, Tables, and timelines
Resource: My World – Harcourt Brace & Company
 
Religion
God Our Creator
Jesus is the son of God
We pray to Jesus
Jesus is our Savior
Mary is the Mother of God
The Holy Spirit makes us Holy
Basic Prayers
Resource: Sophia Institute Press
Enrichment Courses

Students enjoy classes in physical education, music, Spanish, and technology.