
Newberry Academy • 1st Grade
Build strong reading, writing, math, science, and history foundations with a full year of 1st Grade learning designed for homeschool families. Explore each subject below, or choose a bundle to keep the core curriculum together.
First Grade builds on Kindergarten foundations with more reading, writing, independent practice, mathematical thinking, science exploration, and history learning while continuing to support confidence and curiosity.
LANGUAGE
Strengthen beginning reading skills through phonics, word recognition, reading practice, comprehension, and gradual skill development.
✓ Phonics and sound patterns
✓ Early reading fluency
✓ Reading comprehension
✓ Confidence with independent reading
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Build spelling confidence and expand vocabulary through age-appropriate word study, practice, and meaningful language activities.
✓ Spelling development
✓ Vocabulary growth
✓ Word recognition
✓ Language practice
View Spelling & VocabularyCORE SUBJECT
Develop mathematical understanding through clear teaching, guided practice, problem-solving, and steady skill progression.
✓ Number skills
✓ Addition and subtraction foundations
✓ Mathematical reasoning
✓ Step-by-step practice
View 1st Grade MathCORE SUBJECT
Encourage curiosity and observation as students explore age-appropriate science concepts through lessons, activities, and hands-on learning.
✓ Observation and discovery
✓ Science vocabulary
✓ Critical-thinking practice
✓ Hands-on learning
View 1st Grade ScienceCORE SUBJECT
Introduce young learners to History through age-appropriate lessons that build understanding of people, places, communities, and the past.
✓ Beginning History concepts
✓ People and communities
✓ Understanding the past
✓ Thoughtful discussion and practice
View 1st Grade HistoryBEST VALUE
Keep the core subjects together with a complete 1st Grade bundle, or add Health for an expanded curriculum set.
✓ 5-book Core Bundle
✓ 6-book Core + Health Bundle
✓ Digital ebook options
✓ Printed bundle options
View 1st Grade BundlesAdd Health, handwriting practice, or Bible based on your family’s homeschool goals.
Age-appropriate Health education helps young students build healthy habits, personal-care skills, safety awareness, and everyday wellness knowledge.
✓ Healthy habits
✓ Personal care
✓ Safety awareness
View Health K–2Give students additional handwriting practice to strengthen letter formation, writing control, neatness, and confidence.
✓ Letter formation
✓ Writing control
✓ Consistent handwriting practice
View Handwriting PracticeBible curriculum is available separately for families who choose to include Bible study in their homeschool.
✓ Separate from the secular core
✓ Age-appropriate Bible study
✓ Structured lessons and activities
View Bible CurriculumStart with the core subjects, then add electives based on your child’s needs and your family’s learning goals.
✓ Core subjects available individually
✓ Bundle options available
✓ Electives remain flexible
Explore 1st Grade Bundles✓ New skills build on earlier learning
✓ Practice reinforces understanding
✓ Lessons support growing independence
✓ Strengthen reading and writing
✓ Develop mathematical thinking
✓ Build a strong foundation for 2nd Grade
Newberry Academy 1st Grade Reading & Phonics, Spelling & Vocabulary, Math, Science, History, Health, and Handwriting curriculum are secular. Bible curriculum is available separately as an elective.
Visit any subject page above to learn more about the curriculum before choosing the digital, printed, or bundle option that fits your family.
Reading & Phonics Spelling & Vocabulary Math Science History 1st Grade Bundles