DCC First Grade Curriculum Overview

Reading/Language Arts (Morning Block)

  • Reading Skills
  • Grammar
  • High Frequency Words
  • Instill a love for Reading

Math (Common Core)

  • Count and Model
  • Compare numbers
  • Addition and subtraction up to 2 digits
  • Place value
  • Geometry
  • Fractions
  • Measurement
  • Represent Data

Religion

  • Loving nature of God
  • Life of Jesus
  • Bible Stories
  • Prayers
  • Our lives impacted by God each day

Science

  • Life Science
  • Physical Science
  • Earth Science

Social Studies

  • Family
  • Communities
  • Community Helpers
  • Holidays
  • Our State
  • Good Citizenship
  • Continents

Spelling

  • Lists will be studied and tested each week

Handwriting

  • Correct way to hold a pencil, position the paper, and write in a very neat manner.
  • Upper and lowercase letters
  • Writing sentences and sharing ideas

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