1st Grade Curriculum

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Reading & Phonics

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

LANGUAGE

Spelling & Vocabulary

Build spelling confidence and expand vocabulary through age-appropriate word study, practice, and meaningful language activities.

✓ Spelling development

✓ Vocabulary growth

✓ Word recognition

✓ Language practice

CORE SUBJECT

1st Grade Math

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

CORE SUBJECT

1st Grade Science

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

CORE SUBJECT

1st Grade History

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

BEST VALUE

1st Grade Bundles

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

Health K–2

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

1st Grade Handwriting Practice

Give students additional handwriting practice to strengthen letter formation, writing control, neatness, and confidence.

✓ Letter formation

✓ Writing control

✓ Consistent handwriting practice

1st Grade Bible

Bible 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

Build the Program That Fits Your Family

Start 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

Learn Step by Step

✓ New skills build on earlier learning

✓ Practice reinforces understanding

✓ Lessons support growing independence

Grow in Confidence

✓ Strengthen reading and writing

✓ Develop mathematical thinking

✓ Build a strong foundation for 2nd Grade