Idaho 1st Grade Curriculum

Our English Language Arts program is crafted to enhance students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

• Reading: Students will dive into texts to identify main topics, key details, and the connection between events and characters. They will learn to ask and answer important questions, effortlessly navigating a variety of genres with engaging illustrations that deepen their understanding.

• Writing: Young writers will express their thoughts through opinion pieces, informative texts, and narratives that recount sequenced events. They will gather ideas, hone their typing skills, and develop confidence as they share their unique voices.

• Language Skills: Our curriculum emphasizes grammar, punctuation, and spelling conventions, ensuring that students communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.

• Speaking and Listening: Collaborative discussions will cultivate the skills necessary for effective communication, encouraging students to listen actively and contribute thoughtfully to group dialogues.

Our mathematics curriculum nurtures strong foundational skills through interactive and engaging activities.

• Operations and Algebraic Thinking: First graders will use addition and subtraction to solve real-world problems, gaining an intuitive grasp of numeric relationships.

• Number Sense: Students will extend their counting skills and develop a robust understanding of place value, setting them up for future success in more advanced math concepts.

• Measurement and Data: Learners will explore measurement, learn to tell time, and interpret data, enhancing their comprehension of the world around them.

• Geometry: Students will discover shapes and their attributes, utilizing hands-on exploration to deepen spatial awareness.

Our science program encourages curiosity and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

• Physical Science: Students will observe and experiment with materials to understand the properties of matter and the principles of magnetism.

• Life Science: Learners will explore plant and animal life, recognizing their needs and roles in our ecosystems.

• Earth and Space Science: Through weather observations and landform studies, students will develop a foundational understanding of Earth and its features.

Our social studies curriculum fosters awareness of community, geography, history, and economics.

• History: Students will explore historical figures and events, learning to analyze primary and secondary sources that shape our past.

• Geography: Through map skills and landform studies, learners will connect with the world around them, identifying significant locations and physical features.

• Civics and Government: Young learners will understand the importance of rules and laws, recognizing national symbols and their meanings.

• Economics: Students will grasp fundamental economic concepts, learning about goods, services, and the importance of making smart financial choices.

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