1st Grade

English Language Arts & Reading:  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Into Reading (Texas)

The HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Into Reading program for first grade in Texas focuses on building a strong foundation in literacy, with a particular emphasis on foundational skills, comprehension, and knowledge building. The program aims to develop fluent, automatic readers by addressing the five pillars of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. It also integrates writing, language development, and social-emotional learning.  

Phonics Instruction: Wilson's Fundations

In Wilson's Fundations first grade curriculum, the focus is on reinforcing foundational reading, spelling, and handwriting skills, building upon what was introduced in kindergarten. Students learn to segment syllables into sounds, identify sounds of consonants and vowels, print uppercase and lowercase letters, and use conventional spelling patterns. The program also emphasizes high-frequency word recognition and introduces vocabulary and comprehension strategies.