1st Grade School Curriculum

I. Reading

1. Scribner Reading Series
   1. Phonics – sound and letter relationships
   2. Story
      1. Vocabulary
      2. Comprehension
      3. Application
2. Story Elements
   1. Sequencing
   2. Inferences
   3. Main ideas
3. Phonics
   1. Short and long vowels
   2. Consonant blends
   3. Diphthongs
   4. Synonyms and antonyms
   5. Suffixes and prefixes
   6. Syllabication
4. Cold reading
   • Independently read passages and questions are answered independently

II. Math

1. Mathematical language development
2. Addition and subtraction facts
3. Math concepts
   1. Place value
   2. Fact families
   3. Patterns
4. Geometry
   • Basic shapes and structure
5. Measurement
   • Time, money, length

III. English

1. Basic grammar
2. Sentence structure and types of sentences
3. Parts of speech
4. Synonyms and antonyms
5. Alphabetical order
6. Parts of a letter
7. Contractions and compound words
8. Creative writing

IV. Science

1. Life Science
2. Physical Science
3. Earth Science
4. Human Anatomy

V. Health

1. Refusal skills
2. Character skills
3. Good manners
4. Healthy choices

VI. Social Studies

1. Family and neighborhoods
2. History, geography, citizenship, economics, and humanities
3. Culture and holidays

VII. Spelling

1. Accuracy
2. Meaning
3. Word building
4. Dictionary skills
5. Proofreading practice
6. Writing exercises

VIII. Handwriting

1. Block print
2. Cursive writing
3. Workbook utilization for practice

IX. Art

• Basic projects are incorporated into subject areas.

X. Religion

• Study of the mysteries of faith and the goodness of God