Classroom Highlights - 1st Grade

• Literature: Folktales, fairytales and nature stories to introduce letters and writing
• English and Grammar: Pictorial introduction to the alphabet. Writing, speech exercises and phonetics
• Math: Whole numbers, four processes of arithmetic
• Science: Nature studies and observation, gardening and cooking
• Geography: Study of surroundings through observation
• Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Imitation of songs, verses, counting, colors and stories
• Music: Soprano recorder, circle games and movement exercises, rhythm and meters
• Art and Handwork: Form drawing, watercolor painting, knitting, hand sewing and beeswax modeling
• Physical Education: Circle activities, non-competitive games, and large muscle activities