1st Grade – August Curriculum Overview
Welcome to 1st Grade! This month is about building new skills, nurturing curiosity, and connecting learning to real life. These activities are hands-on, nature-inspired, and designed for both independent and family learning. Choose what works for your child and enjoy the journey together!
Weekly Subjects
- Language Arts (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Read “Frog and Toad Are Friends.” Draw your favorite part and share with family.
- Week 2: Practice writing short sentences about summer adventures.
- Week 3: Explore word families (cat, bat, mat) with rhyming games.
- Week 4: Create your own storybook with pictures and simple sentences.
- Spelling:
- Week 1: cat, dog, run, sun, big, hop, red, map, pen, book
- Week 2: bat, top, bed, sit, box, lip, hot, win, cup, jam
- Week 3: log, bun, fan, cap, wet, pig, bug, tap, web, dig
- Week 4: nut, fox, pan, lid, hen, rag, pit, ten, zip, fun
- Math (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Counting to 50, skip counting by 2s and 5s (with claps, jumps, or steps).
- Week 2: Addition and subtraction within 10 using objects or drawing pictures.
- Week 3: Sorting and graphing objects by color or type.
- Week 4: Make patterns and measure using nonstandard units (blocks, hands).
- Science & Nature (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Plant a seed; observe and draw changes each week.
- Week 2: Nature walk—look for signs of animals or insects and record findings.
- Week 3: Explore weather—make a daily chart or story about the sky.
- Week 4: Compare and sort rocks, leaves, or shells by size and shape.
- Social-Emotional & Life Skills (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Make a “My Timeline” of special events (drawings or photos).
- Week 2: Practice tying shoes and organizing school supplies.
- Week 3: Set the table and help with meal prep.
- Week 4: Talk about feelings and ways to be a good friend.
- Art & Music (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Collage of favorite things using magazines, paper, or drawings.
- Week 2: Watercolor painting of a summer or fall scene.
- Week 3: Sing “This Land Is Your Land” and “You Are My Sunshine.”
- Week 4: Free dance or movement to favorite music.
- Movement & Outdoor Play (Mon–Thu)
- Each Week: Daily outdoor play, “Follow the Leader,” animal walks, and nature scavenger hunts.
Recommended Free Resources
- Khan Academy Kids – Reading, math, and more for young learners.
- ReadWorks – Free reading comprehension passages and questions.
- SplashLearn – Free math games and practice (K–5).
- Mystery Science – Free mini-lessons and activities.
- Switcheroo Zoo – Animal games and habitat-building.
August is a wonderful month for building new skills, confidence, and friendships. These activities are flexible—choose what fits your family and enjoy learning together!