What We Learn in First Grade

A Snapshot of What We Learn in First Grade 

Math 

• Addition Facts and Strategies Within 20 

• Subtraction Facts and Strategies Within 20 

• Addition and Subtraction Relationships Within 10 

• Measurement – Length 

• Place Value to 120 

• Data and Graphical Displays 

• Addition – Two Digit Numbers 

• Subtraction – Two Digit Numbers 

• Geometry 

• Equal Shares
• Time 

• Money 

Reading and Language Arts 

• Identify and discriminate between long and short vowel sounds 

• Recognize consonant sounds 

• Identify consonant blends and diagraphs 

• Use context and structure clues 

• Recognize basic vocabulary 

•Read orally with fluency and expression 

• Comprehends material read orally and independently 

• Recognizes different forms of literature 

• Write in sentences 

• Communicate with correct grammar 

• Use punctuation and capitalization correctly 

• Apply spelling skills in written work 

Religion 

• Jesus Teaches Us About God’s Love 

• We Are Followers of Jesus 

• We Belong To the Church 

• We Celebrate and Live Our Fait 

• The Church Year 

Science 

• Plants and Animals All Around 

• Living Together 

• About Our Earth 

• Weather, the Sky and Seasons 

• Matter and Energy 

• Forces 

Social Studies 

• People Everywhere 

• Where We Live 

• World of Work 

• Everything Changes 

• Good Citizens