First Grade Curriculum


By Mrs McGuire - Posted on 26 January 2009

PHONICS AND READING: A Beka Book and Modern Curriculum Press
Overview of Phonics and Reading
vowels (long and short)
consonants
blends (tr, str, etc.)
digraphs ( th, sh, wh, sh )
dipthongs (ou, oi, ew, etc. )
silent consonants (k, b, g, etc.)
vowel digraphs (ai, ea, ay )
y as a vowel (fly, penny )
hard and soft g and c
sight words
compound words
"r" controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, etc.)
ending consonant blends (ink, ank, unk, etc.)
root word, prefix and suffixes
syllables
silent e
homonyms
oral and silent reading with controlled vocabulary
literature appreciation

SPELLING: A Beka Book
Overview of Spelling
weekly, phonic based, words lists based on above phonic concepts
sight words
spelling rules

LANGUAGE ARTS: A Beka Book
Overview of Language Arts
capitalization, punctuation, complete sentences
creative writing featuring the Six Traits of Writing

MATHEMATICS : Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Overview of Mathematics Program
Addition Strategies and Facts from 0-20
Subtraction Strategies and Facts from 20-0
Patterns and Classifications
Probability
Graphs and Charts
Counting Patterns
Geometry
Money
Measurement
Time
Place Value
Two Digit Addition
Two Digit Subtraction
Fractions
Multiplication and Division

SCIENCE: Christian Schools International
Overview of Science Units
Force
Sun, Moon, and Stars
Roots, Stems, and Leaves
Flowers, Fruits and Seeds
Matter
Heat
Teeth
Air
Water Cycle
Sound and Light
Weather
Wild Animals
Valley Crops
Valley Domestic Animals
Animal Classification

HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES: A Beka Book
Overview of History and Social Studies
U.S. History
Patriotic Symbols
Famous People in U.S.
American Freedoms
Valley History
Famous People in K. Valley
Valley Geography

BIBLE: Christian Schools International
Overview of Bible Time
Genesis through II Samuel Bible Stories
Life and Missionary Stories that build Christian Character
Memory verses that build Christian Character

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