CURRICULUM OVERVIEW FOR FIRST GRADE
2007-2008
Teachers:
- Graciela O'Donnell - Spanish
The purpose of this page is to provide a general overview of the curriculum offered to First Grade students at St. Thomas More. More detailed information may be obtained from individual teachers and administrators.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
* Reading
* Writing
* D’Nealian Handwriting
* Phonics
* Listening
* Oral Communication
SCIENCE
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
· Weather
· Growing and Changing
· Sound and Light
· Plants
· Animals
SOCIAL STUDIES
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
* Town and Country
* City and Suburb
* All Around the Big World
* Seasonal Holidays
RELIGION
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
* God’s Creation
* Holy Trinity
* Jesus, The Son of God
* The Church
* Living God’s Love
* The Ten Commandments
* The Greatest Commandment
* Sacraments
* Church Seasons and Holidays
We will be learning the following prayers:
* The Sign of the Cross
* The Lord’s Prayer
* The Hail Mary
* Glory Be to the Father
* The Blessing Before Meals
* Prayer to the Guardian Angel
MATH
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
· Patterning
· Classifying
· Counting
· Number Recognition and Formation
· Addition
· Subtraction
· Time
· Money
· Geometry
· Measurement
· Simple Fractions
ART
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
Each art project introduces a basic skill which is taught in 3 to 6 art experiences. In First Grade the student will: identify and use the design elements of art (line, shape, form, texture, color, value, space) using a variety of media; know primary, secondary and complimentary colors; explore and use texture; practice spatial concepts (overlapping and balance); practice repetition and pattern; identify and use the principles of design (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, unity) using multimedia.
MUSIC
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
Daily instruction will provide a strong music curriculum for all grade levels. Includes:
* Weekly Mass
* Field Trips
* Assemblies
* Special Masses
* Entertainment
TECHNOLOGY
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
Technology class starts in Kindergarten and goes through Eighth Grade. Some of the skills covered are keyboarding, technological awareness, word processing, database, spreadsheets, multimedia, graphics, and web design.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Learner Objectives & Curriculum Overview:
Students in the St. Thomas More physical education program will:
1) Complete a daily exercise regimen designed to prevent injury, increase dexterity, promote greater strength, and enhance sense of well-being and confidence.
2) Learn rules of contests and reasons behind same. 3) Practice competitiveness with regard to Christian sportsmanship. 4) Learn basic fundamentals of unit or sport prior to actively participating. 5) Understand the necessity of firm but fair discipline in all activities. 6) Learn the value of treating teammates and opponents with dignity and respect. 7) Ultimately believe and be proud of the fact that their P.E. program is one of the finest in the state. 
