First Grade

Foundation for 21st Century Skills

First Grade students build on the reading, math, science, social studies and social-emotional knowledge and skills from Kindergarten. Students learn to become independent learners and collaborate with others. Lynne McDonald and Haleyane Hepp are our enthusiastic and caring First Grade teachers. Here's what you can expect your First Grader to learn:

Reading

A World of Books
Creature Features
Powerful Forces

Math

Addition/subtraction to 20
Place value
Measurement
Shapes/fractions
Word problems

Science

What is a scientist?
Sun, moon and stars
Light
Plants
Patterns in the sky
Seasons

Social Studies

Timelines
Past, present and future
Maps
Tennessee
Government
Economics

Related Arts

Music
Art
Physical Education
Environmental Connections

Social Emotional Learning

Move This World daily morning meetings

Skills to Practice for First Grade Readiness

Knowing all letter names and sounds

Identifying numbers up to 100

Addition and subtraction up to 20

Using their words and not their hands when reacting to social situations

Listening and following two-step directions (first do this, then do that)