Grade 1 Curriculum
Foundation Building & Early Learning Adventure
Grade 1 provides a strong foundation for young learners through engaging, play-based learning experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, and essential academic skills in a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment.
Grade 1 Key Milestones & Development Focus
Academic Milestones
- School readiness and routine establishment
- Basic literacy and numeracy introduction
- Social and emotional development
- Curiosity and wonder cultivation
Assessment Focus Areas
- Play-based learning observation
- Hands-on activity participation
- Social interaction development
- Creative expression encouragement
Language Arts
Foundational literacy development through interactive storytelling, phonics, and creative expression
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Letter recognition and phonics sounds
- Simple sentence formation and writing
- Interactive storytelling and listening
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and name all letters of the alphabet
- Write simple sentences using basic sight words
Mathematics
Number sense and problem-solving through hands-on activities and real-world connections
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Numbers 1-20 recognition and counting
- Simple addition and subtraction within 10
- Pattern recognition and creation
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Count objects up to 20 and recognize written numbers
- Add and subtract within 10 using concrete objects
Science
Exploration and discovery of the natural world through hands-on investigations and observations
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Plants, animals, and their basic needs
- Properties of everyday materials
- Push, pull, and simple movements
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Identify basic needs of living things (food, water, shelter)
- Describe simple properties of materials (hard, soft, smooth, rough)
Social Studies
Understanding self, family, and community through engaging activities and cultural exploration
Curriculum Strands
Key Focus Areas
- Personal identity and family structures
- Community helpers and their roles
- School and neighborhood geography
Sample Learning Outcomes
- Describe their own identity and family structure
- Identify community helpers and explain their jobs
Grade 1 Additional Resources
Supporting materials and tools for Grade 1 education
Assessment Tools
Play-based observation tools and developmental checklists for Grade 1 learning milestones
Teacher Resources
Interactive activities and developmentally appropriate teaching methods for Grade 1 educators
Parent Guides
Resources to help parents support their Grade 1 students' first formal learning experiences
Curriculum Download
Download PDF versions of Grade 1 curriculum documents and teaching materials