First Grade At A Glance

First Grade At A Glance
We use the Houghton Mifflin Reading and Houghton Mifflin Mathematics curriculums.

I reserve the right to adjust this schedule to fit the needs of our children.


September: Addition/Subtraction, Letter Name and Sound Review

October: Facts to 10,Farm, Scarecrows, Halloween

November:Data and Graphing, Family and Thanksgiving

December: Numbers and Patterns,Christmas Traditions

January:Facts to 12,Problems and Problem Solving

February:Money,Community Helpers

March:Geometry,Plants

April:Facts to 20,Plant and Animal interaction

May:Measurement, Time, Habitats

June:Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction,Year End Wrap Up

Other Important Components of the Curriculum
Second Step: This program teaches social skills and problem solving. (Fall Trimester and reviewed throughout the year)

New Science Curriculum: We are very excited to dive into are new Science curriculum and look forward to lots of hands on experiments.

Kiducation: A child friendly music and movement program. (Winter Trimester)

Accelerated Reader: Most first grade students are not ready for this program until Spring Trimester. However, your child may begin as soon as he or she is reading independently with 80% or better comprehension.

Sign Language: A year long enrichment program.