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

What your child needs to know

  • Know all letter names and sounds.
  • Identify numbers up to 100.
  • Add and subtract within 20.
  • Use their words when reacting to social situations and not their hands.
  • Listen and follow two-step directions. (First do this. Then do that.)