1st Grade
In 1st grade, kids are usually ready for phonics, basic writing, numbers and counting, math facts, and first grade science.
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Resources for 1st Grade
Writing with Ease: Strong Fundamentals
Susan Wise Bauer's guide to teaching elementary writing through narration, copywork, and dictation—explaining the why behind each skill so parents can build their own four-year writing plan. For grades 1–4.
First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 1
A gentle, scripted introduction to grammar for young students, using memory work, copywork, narration, and picture study in short daily lessons. Designed for grades 1–2.
First Grade Math with Confidence Bundle: Instructor Guide & Student Workbook
Kate Snow's scripted, open-and-go first-grade math curriculum—a bundle of the Instructor Guide and Student Workbook that builds number sense through short, hands-on, conversational lessons. For 1st grade.
The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading
A simple, scripted, phonics-first guide that walks any parent—no special training required—through teaching a child to read, from short vowels all the way to multisyllable words. Recommended for beginning readers in preschool through 2nd grade.
National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, 5th Edition
National Geographic's photo-rich, easy-to-read world atlas for ages 4–10—introducing continents, oceans, and map skills with stunning images and simple, colorful maps.
The 50 States: Activity Book
The hands-on companion to The 50 States atlas—maps to label, puzzles, and fact files that turn U.S. geography into an active, screen-free homeschool project.
The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!
An oversized, beautifully illustrated atlas of all 50 U.S. states—capitals, landmarks, animals, and famous figures—that turns American geography into a treasure hunt.
Maps: A Children's Illustrated Atlas
A gorgeously illustrated oversized atlas mapping 58 countries through their animals, foods, landmarks, and cultures—an enchanting introduction to world geography for children.
Scholastic 100 Words Kids Need to Read by 1st Grade
Sight word mastery workbook with engaging activities teaching the 100 most essential words for first-grade reading fluency.
Scholastic Success with Reading Comprehension, Grade 1
Engaging reading comprehension workbook with fiction and nonfiction passages teaching main idea, sequence, and inference skills for first graders.
Handwriting Without Tears: My Printing Book
First-grade printing workbook from Learning Without Tears that transitions children to double-lined paper while building lowercase letter mastery and beginning sentence writing skills.
Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit
A beginner-friendly chemistry kit with 11 colorful experiments that introduce young scientists to chemical reactions, acids, bases, and the scientific method.