1st Grade Curriculum
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READING Reads one syllable words, vowel patterns, and word families
Read first grade, high frequency word list Identify rhyming words Use a variety of strategies to read words independently Alphabetize a set of words Read grade level text fluently Predict what the story is about based on prior knowledge, picture clues, title and storyline Use a variety of strategies to comprehend text Describe the main characters and setting of a story Sequence the main events of a story Make comparisons between stories Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction WRITING Use developmental spelling in daily writing Learn assigned spelling words Apply spelling skills in written work Write complete sentences Uses capital letters appropriately Correctly use punctuation at the end of sentences Identify different types of sentences Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details Write opinion, formative, and narrative pieces Form simple stories with a beginning, middle, and end SOCIAL STUDIES Identify forms of transportation Distinguish between community, state, and country Locate objects on a map using a map key Name landforms and bodies of water on a map Identify natural resources Understand what makes a good citizen Identify relevant figures in U.S. history that shaped our country Recognize the symbols of our country Identify historical holidays celebrated in our country Understand different occupations Identify between wants and needs Identify characteristics of students and schools |
MATH Add and subtract whole numbers through 10 Read and write 2-digit numbers Read and write numbers up to 120 Understand place value of ones, tens, and hundreds Write equivalent names for numbers Count by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s Identify odd and even numbers Compare numbers using the <, > and = symbols Read and construct charts and graphs Identify and complete number patterns Identify 2D and 3D geometric shapes Measure length and weight using non-standard units Identify coins and their values Define 1/2s, 1/4s, 1/3s, wholes, and equal parts Tell time to the nearest half hour and hour using both analog and digital clocks Solve simple number stories and write number models Use writing to explain math concepts and the problem solving process SCIENCE/HEALTH Use the five senses to investigate science concepts Investigate various life cycles Explore a meadow habitat Identify what living things need to stay alive Identify characteristics of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects Understand the concept of a food chain Describe how animals adapt to their environment Understand the principles of motion Understand the seasons and changes in weather Understand properties of matter Identify plant parts and their functions Understand the importance of fire safety Recognize the importance of routine dental care PHYSICAL EDUCATION Participate in activities that develop motor and object control skills Recognize terms that are associated with the development of a variety of movement skills Participate in activities that improve basic fitness levels ART Recognize a variety of art terms using the word wall. Recognize Seurat, Homer, Monet, Goya, Matisse, and their works Recognize art from the Realism and Impressionism movements and the Mexican and Cave Art cultures Use a variety of media to express ideas to develop 2-D and 3-D artwork. |
GUIDANCE Identify feelings and what affects them, along with their effect on others Understand the importance of talking about feelings and problems Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings List reasons of why it is important to learn to share Demonstrate appropriate social skills in getting along with others Demonstrate good decision making skills Describe how people cooperate with one another to reach goals in their classroom, at home, and in the community Demonstrate conflict resolution skills Discuss how drugs affect feelings and behavior List the roles and responsibilities of various jobs COMPUTERS Demonstrate basic computer skills and use grade appropriate software. Identify the basic dos and don’ts of using a computer Understand the relative position of keys on a keyboard Properly use the shift, space bar, return/enter, delete/backspace and punctuation keys Use informal keyboarding skills to type words and sentences MUSIC Work toward singing on pitch Introduce students to solfege, a system for singing notes Demonstrate a steady beat Distinguish between beat/no beat Distinguish between high/low, fast/slow, loud/soft, up/down, long/short Distinguish between melody/no melody Become familiar with basic instruments Become aware of environmental sounds around us Recognize repeating, upward, and downward patterns in music Introduction to patriotic songs Introduction to call-and-response singing LIBRARY Recognize important text features Determine the difference between fiction/non-fiction Begin to learn story elements Recognize similarities and differences in similar stories Complete a guided research project
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