This school year, we begin our study of God’s Word with the unit Beginnings. In our Bible time together, we will see God’s love in action through the events in the lives of Adam, Noah, Abram, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. As we hear about the sinful and faithful lives of these Patriarchs, we will see God’s goodness to them. He gives them each a fresh beginning even though each is sinful. He guides them and comforts them through His presence.

God’s unfailing mercy gives hope to us today. God gives us His forgiving and life-giving love too. His grace and mercy are not affected by our actions—good or bad. This does not mean that Christ accepts our sin, but He does accept sinners, calling us to repentance and faith. And He empowers us to serve others and glorify Him in all we do.

Pray that God will guide you as you show unconditional love to your child. Be intentional to create a secure climate in your home so that your child knows that your love does not depend on his or her behavior. Consequences are real, but forgiving love is also real. God will guide you to live out the Bible Words to Remember, “For You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon You” (Psalm 86:5).

At the end of this unit, your child will bring home the first of nine books, Beginnings. Take time to read the Bible stories to or with your child and together share the Good News of God’s love in Jesus.

One in Christ™. Parent Letter for Unit 1  © 2011 Concordia Publishing House. Reproduced by permission. Scripture: ESV® 

We will be starting out the year reading a few stories together. The theme of all of these books will help us build a better classroom and school community.

We will begin the year with a pre-assessment to see what the students remember about 1st grade math and then we will begin our first math unit learning about patterns and place value.

We will start with a Me on the Map project for History. We will read a book about maps and then make a craft about where each of us are on the map.

Our first science unit is a Life Science unit where we will learn more about plants and Botony.