First Grade Curriculum

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Language Arts

McGraw Hill: Reading, Spelling & Grammar 2nd Grade Edition
Phonics
Paired & Independent Reading
Handwriting
Spelling
Grammar/punctuation
Writing Process
Reading Comprehension
Listen/Critical Thinking Skills
Book Making/Journal Writing

Mathematics

SRA Real Math
Problem Solving
Organizing Data
Measurement
Addition & Subtraction
Add/Subtract Facts
Numbers to 100
Geometry
Fractions
Measure–temp/weight/capacity
Intro to Multiplication & Division
Time & Money

Science

Harcourt Brace
Matter/Magnets
Energy & Electrical Energy
Earth & Sky
Forces and Machines
Data Collection/Interpretation
Forming a Hypothesis
Drawing Conclusions
Experimentation
Science Fair
Earth Day

Social Studies

Harcourt Brace
Map Study/Reading/Research
Geography
Citizenship
History
Global Awareness
Japan, Mexico and Canada
Economics

Music

Rhythm through Comprehensive
Music Learning Sequence
(CMLS)
Literacy Skills through Singing
Develop Singing Voice
Gross Motor Skills
Instrument Study/Origin/Play
Cultural w/Voice & Instrument

Art

Elements of Design
Art Appreciation
Art Techniques
Cultural Influences
Experimentation with a variety
of Medias

Computer

Research via Internet
Complete Computer
Manipulation
Writing Process
Keyboard Use
Book Making
E-Mail Communication
Web-Surfing/Internet
Accelerated Reader

Etiquette

Phone Manners
Table/Eating Etiquette
Conversation Skills
Thank You Notes
Addressing Envelopes
Greeting Adults

Life Skills/Character

How/When to Declare
an Emergency
Personal/Family Awareness
Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety
Water/Fire/Gun Safety
Friendship
Cooperation

Library Skills

Library Skills
Research Skills
Fiction/Non-Fiction
Reading Comprehension
Author Studies

Foreign Language

Spanish

Thinking Skills

Picture Analogies
Word Analogies
Concepts of Analogies
Analogical Relationships

Handwriting

Zaner-Bloser
Manuscript
Letter formation
Number formation

Physical Education

Cooperative Games
Team Sportsmanship
Movement Education
Health and Fitness Awareness

 

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