Curriculum
First grade has a strong focus on beginning language arts and math skills. Students will learn decoding skills through phonics activities. Students also will focus on comprehension, fluency, spelling, handwriting, sight words, and vocabulary work. During math we will explore concepts of addition and subtraction fluency, word problems, measurement, calendar skills, geometry, telling time, counting coins, and analyzing data and graphs.
In Science, we will explore many different areas including life science, physical science, and earth science. Children will learn about weather, the Solar System, and about living and non-living things. In Social Studies, we will explore being a good citizen, our community and world, needs and wants, American Symbols, our five senses, holiday traditions, and map skills.
During first grade we embed religion into our daily routine along with having a daily religion class and attending weekly Mass. Children will learn to memorize the Glory Be, Hail Mary, the Our Father, and how to bless themselves. We will learn how we are all children of God. During Lent we make a special effort to learn the Stations of the Cross. We also learn about the seven sacraments and identify saints as friends and helpers. In May, we celebrate our Blessed Mother, Mary.
Throughout the school year, first grade can engage in many exciting activities. We will visit a planetarium to enhance our learning of the Solar System. We usually venture out to a play or musical, along with ending the year with special memories made with our 7th grade buddies!
First grade is bound to be a very special year of learning and fun for your child at St. Jude!
