Goals of the First Grade Full Curriculum:
A complete review of previously learned phonics skills is important at the first grade level. Covenant Home uses Reading with Phonics again, covering the first half of the book quickly, then moving into the remaining phonics rules and some basics of grammar at the end of the year. Spelling is introduced at this level. Lessons are arranged phonetically. The use of good literature enables the focus to move from decoding (phonics) to comprehension; later, drawing meaning from context, classification, and drawing conclusions. Independent reading is encouraged as students are taught to write book reports through the use of simple forms.
Scripture memory and a teacher-directed, Old Testament study of Creation through Saul are covered in Bible, while history from Early American Trades emphasizes inventors and those who built our nation. The teaching ideas found in the excellent MCP Math books allow for use of manipulatives. Students memorize sums through 18 and subtract from 10 or less. Science studies the senses, weather, sound and more.
Included in the First Grade Full Curriculum:
Items Included in the First Grade Language Curriculum:
- Reading with Phonics** program (if needed); includes student text, teacher text, 1st grade blueprint
- Phonics Charts 1-8 for use with the Reading with Phonics program
- Phonics Workbook B from Merrill, includes student book, teacher's annotated edition and blueprint
- SRA Spelling includes student book (level 2) , CHC teacher's manual and blueprint (2002 edition)
- McGuffey's Pictorial Primer from Mott Media with blueprint
- Mack a Skilltext Comprehension Reader, includes student text, teacher's annotated edition and blueprint
- Nicky a Skilltext Comprehension Reader, includes student text, teacher's annotated edition and blueprint.
- Book Report Forms A
- Penmanship B, includes student book , teacher's manual and blueprint
- Supplemental reader (titles may vary)
** For families who have previously purchased the kindergarten materials, two hardbound readers may be substituted for the Reading with Phonics. (Please note this in the "tailoring notes" box when ordering.)
Items Included in the First Grade Bible Curriculum:
Items Included in the First Grade History* Curriculum:
- Early American Trades coloring book includes book, CHC study guide and blueprint
- Looking at Worldview with Young Children, CHC article
Items Included in the First Grade Science Curriculum:
Also Available: Science 1 Home Education Kit
Items Included in the First Grade Mathematics Curriculum:
- MCP Mathematics - Level A includes student book, teacher's manual and blueprint
*A special full curriculum bonus!
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