Welcome to 1st grade!

First grade is a foundational year that focuses on building routines for independence and confidence as a learner. Reading and writing are integral parts of the day.  Students learn to decode, focus on comprehension, and communicate their ­­­­­­thinking as they grow their reading and writing abilities. 

First graders learn to work together as a community, support one another, take risks, and ask questions.  Students make new friends, use technology, and become independent learners and communicators of their thinking. First Grade is a busy and exciting year of learning!

The core curriculum for elementary-aged students is grounded in Minnesota state standards with a focus on math, science, social studies and English-language arts/literacy. The language arts curriculum encompasses the areas of literature, informative texts, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, media literacy and language skills.

WHAT CONTENT AREAS HAVE STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN MINNESOTA?

  • English Language Arts

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Social Studies

  • Music

  • Physical Education

  • MakerSpace

  • Art

  • Interventions