First Grade
Curriculum
Religion
The First Grade Religion curriculum is a Christ-centered and balanced approach to catechesis focusing on the exploration of our Catholic faith. Students will reflect on Scripture and doctrine, plus prayer celebration in every class and during all the major seasons of the Church year. Our study initiates children into the community of faith and challenges them to discipleship. Students attend Mass weekly and actively participate in many Catholic traditions such as Stations of the Cross during Lent and May Crowning.
English / Language Arts
To become proficient readers and writers students need a balanced literacy approach. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs follows a literacy model which includes:
http://www.aod.org/schools/curriculum/k-8/1st-grade/
Mathematics
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs follows a comprehensive math curriculum aligned with the Archdiocese of Detroit Math Standards.
We use a mixture of whole group and small group instruction. The use of hands-on activities builds conceptual knowledge from the concrete to abstract.
http://www.aod.org/schools/curriculum/k-8/1st-grade/
Handwriting
Students are taught letter formation of upper and lower case manuscript letters. The keys to legibility stressed are shape, size, spacing and slant. Neatness and correct formation are important in all written work.
Social Studies
Students will explore the following areas of study using the context of family and school through the following units.
Science
Students will learn:
The First Grade Religion curriculum is a Christ-centered and balanced approach to catechesis focusing on the exploration of our Catholic faith. Students will reflect on Scripture and doctrine, plus prayer celebration in every class and during all the major seasons of the Church year. Our study initiates children into the community of faith and challenges them to discipleship. Students attend Mass weekly and actively participate in many Catholic traditions such as Stations of the Cross during Lent and May Crowning.
English / Language Arts
To become proficient readers and writers students need a balanced literacy approach. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs follows a literacy model which includes:
- Read Aloud
- Shared Reading
- Guided Reading/Strategy Group Work
- Reading Workshop
- Word Study/Spelling/Phonics
- Shared Writing
- Writing Workshop
http://www.aod.org/schools/curriculum/k-8/1st-grade/
Mathematics
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs follows a comprehensive math curriculum aligned with the Archdiocese of Detroit Math Standards.
We use a mixture of whole group and small group instruction. The use of hands-on activities builds conceptual knowledge from the concrete to abstract.
http://www.aod.org/schools/curriculum/k-8/1st-grade/
Handwriting
Students are taught letter formation of upper and lower case manuscript letters. The keys to legibility stressed are shape, size, spacing and slant. Neatness and correct formation are important in all written work.
Social Studies
Students will explore the following areas of study using the context of family and school through the following units.
- History
- Geography/Map Skills
- Civics
- Economics
- Public Discourse/Decision Making
Science
Students will learn:
- Science process skills
- Physical Science
- Life Science
- Earth Science