First grade will expand on Kindergarten skills with the emphasis on developing math, reading, and writing skills
to enable the child to read and write for pleasure.
- Bible – Bible stories and Bible memory verses will be incorporated daily into class curriculum.
- Math concepts – Addition and subtraction using real-life scenarios (word problems), units of measurement, and timed tests to develop math mastery.
- Reading – Phonics (short vowels and long vowels) are incorporated into the structured reading program. Students will progress through pre-primers and Reading for Christian Schools textbooks.
- Victory Drill books – will help develop sight reading mastery.
- Language/grammar – Exercises will be used in developing writing skills. Emphasis will be given to capital letters, ending punctuation, possessives, and plurals.
- Spelling list – will be used to master words related to weekly concepts.
- Music – Expanding Kindergarten music theory with singing and chord recognition, familiarity with the grand staff, and being able to sing in tune.
- Physical Education – President's Physical Fitness, sports, and cooperative games.
- Social Studies, Science, Art – Units will be based on seasonal themes.
