Grade 1

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A comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum that fosters mathematical mastery through intentional, hands-on play.

  • Number Sense: Confident reading and writing from 0 to 99.
  • Operations: Intuitive addition and subtraction with a focus on accuracy and missing numbers.
  • Geometry: Exploring the world through 2D and 3D shapes.
  • Measurement & Time: Practical skills in length, weight, and the rhythm of the 24-hour day.
  • Statistics: Introduction to data collection and visualization (Age & Height).

Designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and home exploration.

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This builds essential literacy and communication skills through three core themes: Reading, Listening and Speaking, and Grammatical Accuracy.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Phonics and Reading: Reviews consonant and vowel sounds, word families, and blends to build decoding skills and fluency.
  • Comprehension: Develops the ability to identify characters, retell stories, and interpret simple informational texts.
  • Grammar and Writing: Introduces nouns, pronouns, and articles while practicing correct capitalization and punctuation.
  • Listening and Speaking: Enhances communication skills through rhymes, role-play, greetings, and commands.

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This foundational course introduces young learners to their roles within the family and society while establishing essential life skills. Through engaging lessons, students explore:

  • Social Basics: Understanding family structures (nuclear and extended), cultural values, and moral character such as honesty and obedience.
  • Health & Safety: Learning about food safety, water sources, and personal security against common dangers like strangers and accidents.
  • Civic Duty: Developing respect for rules, leaders, and national symbols, and understanding the consequences of disobedience.
  • World Awareness: Introduction to globe and map study, as well as identifying different modes of transportation and climates.

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This Grade 1 Physical and Health Education course develops fundamental motor skills and healthy habits through three core themes: Basic Movements, Sports and Games, and Health Education. Students practice core techniques like running and throwing while participating in athletics, local games, and introductory swimming. The curriculum also prioritizes safety, personal hygiene routines, and basic First Aid to foster overall well-being.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Fundamental Movements: Mastery of leaping, hopping, running, and manipulative patterns like kicking and striking.
  • Sports & Games: Introduction to athletics (50m dash, high jump), collaborative local games, and basic swimming skills.
  • Personal Hygiene: Comprehensive instruction on body cleanliness, dental care, nail cutting, and clothing maintenance.
  • Safety & First Aid: Understanding safety rules in sports and identifying the objectives and contents of a First Aid box.

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This Grade 1 Basic Science and Technology curriculum combines environmental exploration with foundational digital literacy. Students develop observation skills by examining living things, soil, and water, while learning essential safety rules regarding road signs and traffic lights. The course introduces basic mechanics through simple machines and energy, alongside practical IT skills involving computer parts and common digital devices like mobile phones.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Environmental Observation: Identifying living and non-living things, and exploring elements like soil, air, and water.
  • Safety Education: Understanding road markings, traffic lights, and safe road crossing techniques.
  • Simple Technology: Introduction to simple machines (e.g., see-saws, brooms) and the basic concept of energy.
  • Computer Basics: Identifying parts of a computer, distinguishing computers from televisions, and understanding their uses.
  • Digital Awareness: Recognizing and describing common IT devices such as mobile phones and digital wristwatches.

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Unlock your child’s creativity with this Cultural and Creative Arts curriculum for Grade 1. The course blends visual arts, performance, and cultural studies into interactive lessons. Students enhance motor skills through drawing, coloring, and crafting items like woven mats. Performing arts activities include reciting rhymes, acting, and creating stories. Learners also explore local ceremonies, festivals, and traditional adornment.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Visual Arts & Crafts: Creating and identifying functional artworks, embroidery, and woven textiles.
  • Performance & Storytelling: Building confidence through role-play, rhyme recitation, and narrative creation.
  • Customs & Traditions: Understanding cultural values through the study of ceremonies and traditional body make-up.

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Sample Timetable

Day | TimeMorningAfternoon
MondayGeneral Mathematics
TuesdayEnglish Language
WednesdayCreative ArtsPhysical and Health Education
ThursdaySocial Studies
FridayBasic Science and Technology