First Grade
Bible
Daily Bible instruction with a challenge to apply God’s truth to all of life
Discussion of Genesis chapters 1-48, the Gospel of Mark chapters 1-6, Esther and 1 Samuel chapters 8-31
Chapel on Wednesdays with an emphasis on Christ-like character development and challenged to apply Gods Word to life
CREDO: Weekly memorization of a verse and basic doctrinal truth done in classical question/answer format
Penmanship
Mastery of both upper-case and lower-case cursive
Reading
Veritas Press Phonics Museum
Veritas Press “31 readers”
Mastery of the 100 most used words in beginning readers
Reading books selected from the Logos School reading list
Teacher created materials specific to phonics instruction, reworking spelling words through reading for context clues and alphabetizing, and vocabulary enrichment in connection with history and science
Two reading contest – 1st contest goal: 400 pages, 2nd contest goal – 1500 pages
Phonics
Modern Curriculum Press level 1 Phonics
Spell to Write and Read phonics curriculum
Short vowel and long vowel patterns and word families
Spelling
Learn the first SWR spelling rules
Wise Guide to Spelling enrichment sheets
Words based on the 100 most used words in beginning readers
Words based on phonics instruction/reading content
History and science vocabulary integrated
Correct spelling/accurate copying required on all assignments
Grammar
Sieker Grammar Chants
Recognize and label nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and proper nouns
Learn noun, verb, adjective and adverb chants
Wise Guide enrichment worksheets
Writing
Write well-constructed complete sentences with correct capitalization and end marks
Write a simple, 2-point, well-constructed paragraph
Math
Saxon Level Two math
Times tables 2’s – 9’s through songs
Introductory division concepts
Money chants, Military Math Chant
Singapore style Primary Mathematics practice problems
History
Early American History: Native Americans, First Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, American Symbols
History Pockets by Evan Moor
Many supplemental history/storybooks to enrich/Troll Press
Many teacher-created comprehension exercises and activities
Geography
Beginning map skills – Globe Chant
Memorize the names and locations of the 13 original colonies
Memorize the names and locations of the major oceans, and seven continents
Study the culture, climate and animals of the seven different continents
Learn symbols on a map: compass rose, and map legend
Learn the compass rose directions
Science
Many teacher created materials from personal book and library sources
Zoology, Biology – Logos School science materials
God’s Creation: Solar System, Planets, Plants/Trees, Mammals, Birds, Insects, Amphibians, Reptiles
Many chants and sound-offs to facilitate learning facts
Some integrated art work of things being studied
Familiarity with the basic scientific method
Art
Essential elements of art including line, shape, value, color and texture
Emphasis on drawing and on the process of noticing, reflecting, and duplicating
Special projects touch on geometry, design, using rulers, drawing from nature, and printing
Music
Introductory Choral Music using the Kodaly Method
Folk songs, hymns, patriotic songs, and Christian holiday works are introduced and practiced
P.E.
Twice a week with exercises, stretching, and games.
Emphasis on teamwork, good sportsmanship, and general fitness.
Field trips include: Cascades raptor center
Visitors to class include Bugs R Us (either reptiles or Insects)
