First Grade Focus Sheet
Bible
- Monthly Character Qualities
- Wordless Book
- The Patriarchs
- Joseph
- Life of Christ
- Moses
- Whiter than Snow (missionary story)
- Bible Memory Verses & Songs
Language Arts
- Chapter Books (ex. The Cul-de-sac Kids by Beverly Lewis, etc.)- A Beka Phonics
- A Beka Manuscript Writing
- Shurley Grammar
- Introduction to Institute for Excellence in Writing (-ly words)
- Barnell Loft – Supplementary materials
- Many read aloud books
Math
- Saxon Math:
A hands-on program that provides a solid foundation for understanding the concepts and language of math (ex. number order, addition, subtraction, money, time, patterning)
Science
- Scientific Method
- Wild Animals and Pets
- Air
- Flight
- Magnets
- Simple Machines
- Sound
- Many hands-on experiments
Social Studies: History & Geography
- A Beka ~ My America and My World (a history and geography reader)
- Many colonial activities focusing on George Washington
- Black History month emphasis
Special Classes
- Computer
- Physical Education
- Music
- Library
- Art ~ A yearly Fine Arts exhibit features students' artwork.
- After school enrichment opportunities in Keyboarding
Special Events and Trips
- Fall picnic and scavenger hunt
- Visit to a local airstrip
- Nursing Homes
- Ferry Farm, Boyhood home of George Washington
- Children's
- Wakefield, George Washington's Birthplace