First grade

Students learn about the character, strengths, and weaknesses of men and women from the Bible. By studying the lives of Bible characters, students will learn practical truths to apply to their own lives, such as our actions will bring about either rewards or consequences. 

Text Used: Abeka Bible 1

Math with Confidence Level 1 is a full-year, hands-on math curriculum designed to give first-grade students a strong foundation in essential math skills. Through interactive lessons, real-life examples, and playful activities, students explore number sense, addition and subtraction, place value, measurement, time, money, and beginning geometry. The program uses a gentle spiral approach with built-in review and engaging practice to ensure deep understanding and long-term mastery. With its clear, step-by-step instruction, Math with Confidence Level 1 helps students develop fluency, confidence, and a positive attitude toward math.

Texts Used: First Grade Math with Confidence

First graders learn that there is a whole new world just waiting for them as they advance their reading skills. The early readers coordinate the reading material with the phonics concepts students are learning. Students move from stories with simple one- and two-vowel words to stories based on children’s classics, giving them valuable practice in applying phonics skills. Each reader features delightful, character-building selections that appeal strongly to the interests of first graders. 

Texts Used: Abeka Reading 1

Designed for use during independent work times, the work-text Language 1 provides daily exercises to help students increase thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and develop creative writing ability. By the end of the year, students will be able to write in complete sentences, capitalize the first word of a sentence, capitalize the days and months, place a period at the end of a sentence, know and use suffixes and prefixes, and alphabetize words. 

Text Used: Abeka Language 1

Cursive Writing Writing with Phonics 1 is designed for use as a first-grade cursive writing work-text. Students learn the proper formation and slant of letters and the correct spacing between letters, words, and sentences. Through daily writing exercises, students will practice and review what they are learning in phonics, beginning with single letters and progressing to special sounds, words, sentences, paragraphs, and poems. Creative Writing Beginning in lesson 81, penmanship class will focus primarily on creative writing skills and some penmanship review. Creative writing skills will be taught in a sequence that will prepare students to write their own stories.

Text Used: Abeka Writing with Phonics 1

In Spelling and Poetry 1, first graders apply the phonics concepts they are currently learning as they master the spelling of approximately 420 words. Most of the words in Spelling and Poetry 1 are arranged phonetically, which teaches students to recognize basic spelling patterns. They will learn sight words, contractions, and abbreviations that they will encounter frequently in their reading and writing. First graders will also learn eight poems that will help them develop their oral speaking skills while deepening their appreciation for poetry.

Text Used: Abeka Spelling and Poetry 1

In My America and My World, students will learn how our country was founded and what our basic freedoms are. They meet several famous American patriots and take a trip across America. Good citizenship is emphasized and reading skills are developed. In addition, students will learn new patriotic songs and be introduced to major countries and U.S. Territories. America: Our Great Country, Children of the World, and Community Helpers are used in correlation with My America and My World.

Texts Used: Abeka My America and My World

The colorfully illustrated science text Discovering God’s World presents God as the Master Designer of the world around us. The studies of plants, animals, insects, energy, health, the seasons, and the five senses provide an excellent introduction to science, with the emphasis on building student interest and augmenting students’ reading skills. Hands-on activities and demonstrations also increase students’ comprehension of basic science concepts.

Text Used: Abeka Discovering God's World

Health, Safety, and Manners 1 is an interesting and attractive health reader that introduces first graders to the importance of good health habits and gives God the glory for the way He has designed us. Students will learn about nutrition, exercise, proper sleep habits, good posture, safety habits, and manners. Activities and checklists help students apply good principles of health, safety, and manners.

Text Used: Abeka Health, Safety, and Manners 1

Songs We Enjoy 1 includes traditional, patriotic, holiday, and fun selections that have been a part of our American heritage for generations. The sing-along CD makes song time easy for the teacher and enjoyable for the children.

Text Used: Abeka Songs We Enjoy 1

Art Projects 1 has been designed to give month-by-month variety in enjoyable art activities, to teach children elementary art techniques in many types of media, and to provide interesting seasonal projects. 

Text Used: Abeka Art Projects 1