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1st Grade Curriculum Resources
Reading
The Reading and Language program contains daily practice in activity phonics-word games, sight words, letter recognition, phonemic awareness and language mechanics accompanied by guided journal writing. Materials used include:
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Houghton Mifflin Reading |
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Open Court Reading – Level 1 |
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Four Blocks Reading |
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Scholastic Readers |
Math
A hands-on approach to mathematics is used by exposing students to a wide variety of opportunities for developing awareness of mathematical concepts. This includes concrete learning using numerous types of manipulatives to help provide a solid foundation for the more abstract principles to follow. Classroom experiences include enumeration, inequalities, patterns, measurements, comparisons, data management and problem solving.
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Everyday Mathematics McGraw-Hill |
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Student Math Journal - work books |
Spelling
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Houghton Mifflin Spelling & Vocabulary |
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Writing
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StarFall Phonics & Writing |
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Houghton Mifflin Reading, Writing, Phonics |
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Four Blocks Writing |
Social Studies
In our studies, the student is recognized as being a member of the school, the local community and the larger world. (for example, classroom rules and government). Cross cultural awareness is fostered through the recognition of and participation in family festivals and traditions. A sense of history is developed through examination of family histories, records of local events, etc.
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Studies Weekly |
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Time for Kids |
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Scholastics Library books to supplement individual units |
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Harcourt Horizons, About My World |
Science
The focus of the science program is to help the child develop an understanding and respect for the world around them. Through observation of natural processes, discussion of phenomena and documentation of class activities, the child is encouraged to view science as an approachable and integral part of daily life.
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Harcourt Science Level 1 - Harcourt School Publishers |
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Time for Kids |
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Scholastic Library Books to supplement units |
Health
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Studies Weekly |
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Scholastics |
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Time for Kids |
Art
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SRA Art Connections |
Instructional Focus Calendar for 1st Grade
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First 9 Weeks |
Second 9 Weeks |
Third 9 Weeks |
Fourth 9 Weeks |
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Reading |
Reading Strategies Baseline Assessments Fluency Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Writing |
Fluency Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Writing Different genres Long vowels Reading for Information |
Fluency Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Writing Reading Non-Fiction |
Fluency Vocabulary Phonics Comprehension Writing Continue to expand & extend |
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Writing |
Writing Process Journaling Grammar
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Creative Narrative Personal Narrative Class Book Journaling Grammar
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Reading Rainbow Narrative Writing Persuasive Writing Writing a Letter Journaling Grammar |
Creative Writing Writing Non-Fiction (space) Journaling Grammar |
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Math
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Baseline Assessments Number Sense Concepts Addition & Subtraction Facts |
Math Concepts Operations Time Measurement Data Analysis Every Day Math |
Algebraic Thinking Patterns & Rules Geometry Probability |
Every Day Math Extensions of all concepts
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Science |
Nature of Science Scientific Method Observation Recording Life Science Birds & Butterflies |
Trees Seasons Birds, cont Earth Science
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Physical Science Matter Force Energy Space
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Ocean Beach Mollusks Energy
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Social Studies |
Class Community History Citizenship Rules
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Class Community Geography People/Places Map Skills Transportation |
Class Community Economics Heroes Inventors
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Cooperative Classroom Environment Health
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Art |
Color, Form Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Rhythm, Harmony |
Color, Form Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Rhythm, Harmony |
Color, Form Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Rhythm, Harmony |
Color, Form Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Balance, Rhythm, Harmony |
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Music |
do,re,mi etc hand signals |
Recorder Basics |
Field Trip to Symphony Recorder |
Musical Play Recorder |
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Dance |
Class Rules, Safety, & Etiquette Pre-view of Year: Activities, Performances, Scope, & Sequence Dancers vs Athlete Demo: Jazz, Ballet, Tap Jazz Unit Begins Dance Improvisation: “Magic Garden” |
Continue Warm-up/Stretch Work Continue Jazz Unit Compare Jazz & Ballet Movements to Dance Moves Ballet: Placement & Technique Tchaikovsky “Nutcracker” School-Wide Play Dances |
Continue Warm-up/Stretch Work Poetry Dances Bird-Watching Dance Units “On the Wings of the Crane” Presentation to Students Begin Tap Unit “Man-made & Natural Sounds” |
Tap Continued Create Tap Routine for End of Year Class Plays “Fireflies; Dances with Light” “On the Wings of a Crane” “Muppet’s Show Theme” |
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Drama |
Review of Good Audience Behavior Support of Other Actors Explore & Portray Emotion Improvisational Work Rhythm & Music Review Stage Terms Drama Games Confidence Building Games |
Script Reading Students Assume Character Props Sets Develop Character Run-Throughs Emphasizing Teamwork Act, Sing & Dance in School-Wide Musical Theatre Play |
Review of Good Audience Behavior Support of Other Actors Attend Performances Begin to Critique Performances Improvisational Work Drama Games Confidence Building Games |
Script Writing/Rewriting Script Reading Students Assume Character Props Sets Develop Character Run-Throughs Emphasizing Teamwork Produce a Class Play |
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PE |
We Count! pedometer walking |
We Count! pedometer walking |
We Count! pedometer walking |
We Count! pedometer walking |