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First Grade Curriculum
First Grade Curriculum
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First Grade Curriculum

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Time4Learning is a complete, secular online homeschool curriculum. All courses are standards-based and designed to be self-paced, allowing students to move through material at a speed that works for them. 

Each lesson includes

  • Video instruction
  • Interactive quizzes to reinforce learning
  • Printable worksheets for offline reinforcement
  • Hands-on activities and experiments to do at home

Your first grader is ready to explore the world to find answers to their questions. Our first grade curriculum helps build independent reading skills by expanding on phonics knowledge and reinforcing comprehension each step of the way. Kids grow math confidence through lessons on number sense, money, shapes, and even algebraic thinking. Science units teach learners to make hypotheses while exploring physical, life, and earth sciences.

First graders have learned the importance and value of reading and are building on their fluency. At Time4Learning we focus on extending phonemic awareness, word recognition and comprehension through interactive lessons that emphasize discussion and understanding.


At Time4Learning, first graders explore:

  • A set of sight words to strengthen reading fluency
  • Words can be decoded uses phonics patterns 
  • The meaning behind the stories, poems and other literature they read
  • Expressing ourselves in writing can be exciting and fun

Our math curriculum focuses on interactive learning that builds and extends number sense.

At Time4Learning, first graders discover that:

  • Addition and subtraction problems can be represented in a variety of ways including models, drawings, and equations
  • Information collected by asking questions, counting, and observing is called data
  • Shapes have specific attributes that define them

Our science curriculum grows learner knowledge through the research-based 5E Model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, Evaluate.

At Time4Learning, first graders discover that:

  • Science tools are important to scientific learning
  • How tools help us study matter, energy, and even the weather
  • Plants are living things and have certain needs

This outline shows an example of both what your child will learn (the scope) and the order in which the lessons build on each other (the sequence). More detailed lesson plans are available in the parent account. All lessons are entirely customizable.

First Grade Math

Chapter 1: Number Sense

  • Count to 120
  • Read and Write Numbers

Chapter 2: Comparing Numbers

  • Compare with Symbols
  • Ordering Numbers

Chapter 3: Place Value

  • Tens and Ones
  • Expanded Form

Chapter 4: Addition

  • Using Pictures and Number Lines
  • Addition Facts

Chapter 5: Subtraction

  • Take Away and Compare
  • Subtraction Facts

Chapter 6: Addition and Subtraction Strategies

  • Fact Families
  • Missing Numbers

Chapter 7: Word Problems

  • One- and Two-Step Word Problems

Chapter 8: Properties of Operations

  • Commutative and Associative

Chapter 9: Fractions

  • Equal Parts

Chapter 10: Money

  • Identifying Coins
  • Counting Coins

Chapter 11: Time

  • Hour and Half Hour

Chapter 12: Measurement

  • Compare Lengths

Chapter 13: Data

  • Picture Graphs
  • Bar Graphs

Chapter 14: Geometry

  • 2D and 3D Shapes

Chapter 15: Patterns

  • Repeating and Growing Patterns

Chapter 16: Algebra Thinking

  • Input/Output Tables

Chapter 17: Review and Test Prep

  • Mixed Practice

Chapter 18: Math Tools

  • Using Manipulatives and Charts

First Grade Language Arts

Chapter 1: Consonants and Short Vowels

  • Letter Sounds and Blending

Chapter 2: Long Vowels and Digraphs

  • a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e
  • sh, ch, th, wh

Chapter 3: R-Controlled Vowels

  • ar, er, ir, or, ur

Chapter 4: Diphthongs

  • ou, ow, oi, oy

Chapter 5: Word Families and Phonics Patterns

  • ack, ick, ock

Chapter 6: High-Frequency Words

  • Sight Word Practice

Chapter 7: Vocabulary

  • Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones

Chapter 8: Spelling

  • Weekly Lists and Assessments

Chapter 9: Nouns and Pronouns

  • People, Places, Things

Chapter 10: Verbs

  • Action and Linking

Chapter 11: Adjectives and Adverbs

  • Describing Words

Chapter 12: Sentences

  • Types of Sentences
  • Punctuation

Chapter 13: Capitalization

  • Names, Titles, Beginning of Sentences

Chapter 14: Reading Comprehension

  • Main Idea and Details
  • Sequencing and Retelling

Chapter 15: Listening and Speaking

  • Responding to Stories

Chapter 16: Writing Sentences

  • Subjects and Predicates

Chapter 17: Writing Paragraphs

  • Topic Sentences and Support

Chapter 18: Opinion and Narrative Writing

  • Personal and Imaginative Writing

Chapter 19: Informational Writing

  • How-To and Report Writing

First Grade Science

Chapter 1: Inquiry

  • Using Tools to Observe

Chapter 2: Physical Science

  • Matter
  • Materials & Mixtures
  • Light Energy
  • Sound Energy
  • Magnets

Chapter 3: Life Science

  • Plants

Chapter 4: Earth and Space

  • Weather Patterns and Seasons

Child benefits

Gamified learning

Make education exciting with interactive and animated lessons that turn learning into an adventure!

Screen-free activities

Enhance digital learning with printable worksheets, reading lists, and unit study supplements.

Flexible subject levels

Easily switch between PreK-5 grade levels or use multiple grade levels for different subjects at once.

Parent benefits

Effortless grading

Say goodbye to grading stress! Our platform automatically grades assignments and tracks your student’s progress.

Easy planning

Our Activity Planner simplifies your life helping you plan based on your child's interests and weekly schedule.

Supportive community

Connect with both new and experienced homeschool parents for support and inspiration.

FAQs

Most early learners spend about 30 minutes to 1 hour daily, depending on their attention span and schedule.

Time4Learning encourages flexibility, so you can tailor the time to your child’s needs and family routine.

Time4Learning offers flexible learning for busy families. Our curriculum works on any device with a 10-inch screen or larger and a stable internet connection. For the best experience, use Chrome or Firefox.

Note: Amazon Fire tablets are not supported.

While Time4Learning lessons are designed for independent use, younger children often benefit from parental guidance, especially when navigating the platform or working on new concepts. You can sit with your child or check in as needed.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.2 / 5 from 454 reviews.

Customer video review of First Grade Curriculum

My 7yr old son has always struggled with language arts with having dyslexia & severe ADHD and he was never able to get the one on one help he needed in public schools but not long into time4learning my son has learned to read small sentences in books and said he’s loving homeschooling. He says time4learning is very interesting👏🏼 My 5 yr old son has severe adhd and autism and he wakes up very excited to do time4learning and says he has so much fun learning! We absolutely love Time4learning ♥️

We love it, it's been a real help for us.

Very great program, we love it <3

we love it

Very happy with this program!

Customer video review of First Grade Curriculum

Freedom of learning, mastery, then development

It’s easy for our son to navigate. He really enjoys the new updates. I also like how you can manage your child’s work plan for the year.

She has been so encouraged with this curriculum. I will also add that since i am so involved, i can tell when she get's unmotivated. I am able to sit with her, walk through the problems and what i find is she actually needed to advance. I'm catching her ability is actually farther along than i think at first...her scores begin to lower when she isn't engaged, I'll advance her in the same subject matter and she excels again. I remember doing the same thing at her age (i had forgotten honestly) and i am beyond thrilled this program allows me to evaluate her so easily. THANK YOU SO MUCH! -ila Selene

We love time4learning.. looking forward to another year

My Daughter really enjoyed her 1st grade experience and is looking forward to the new school year in 2nd grade!

Yall have done such a wonderful job putting the program together that my son just does everything on his own and it has built a confidence in him that is really noticeable and I love it!

Customer video review of First Grade Curriculum

We definitely learned a lot!

I love this program.

Easy to use program. The kids love the interactive games

Seems very expensive other than that its a nice way of learning.

We love t4l! My 1st grader is almost done with his 1st grade year, we went from a pretty rough year in public school struggling to even get him to school, when he use to love the idea and to Learn new things, to thriving, and loving to learn again!

I like that it all human talking and not AI generated. Overall a great educational value, explanations, exercises and then again explaining what was done right or wrong. I think it's really well done. We had issues sometime connecting to the server but it didn't happen lately. The time4math facts is fantastic and the science part as well.

We have been using Time4Learning for our two sons, one in 7th grade and the other in 2nd grade, and we are genuinely very happy with their progress. Since moving to homeschooling, we have seen a significant improvement in their understanding, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. They enjoy studying much more than they did in a traditional school environment. Our main concern is planning for their long-term academic future. We understand that Time4Learning provides an excellent curriculum, but we would like guidance on the pathway from homeschooling to internationally recognized qualifications. Specifically, we would appreciate your advice on the following: 1. Can students using Time4Learning appear for internationally recognized examinations such as IGCSE/O Levels or other equivalent qualifications? 2. What is the recommended academic pathway from homeschooling to college and university admission? 3. At what age or grade should homeschool students begin preparing for O Levels or similar examinations? 4. Does Time4Learning provide any guidance, resources, or partnerships for families planning this path? We are fully committed to homeschooling and would like to continue using Time4Learning as our primary curriculum. Our goal is to ensure that our children receive a quality education while also obtaining qualifications that will allow them to pursue higher education anywhere in the world. We would greatly appreciate your guidance and recommendations. Thank you for providing such a wonderful learning platform for our children. Imtiaz and Nausheen parent

Great structure

love it

It’s been an easy experience for myself and grandson. Thank you for making it easy for a grandparent to use.

Time 4 learning was so easy to navigate through for me and my son and it was so flexible and affordable.

Great curriculum, easy to navigate for both student and parent. Also, love the ability to personalize the curriculum for each student.

Oliver loved Language Arts and the extensions most of all. Science was fun but he hsd a bit of trouble with Math. Honestly, I think he is smarter but doesn't feel challenged. He plays around too much and acts dumb allot. He has been doing alot of stiming I believe it's called and given the weather here in Missouri he didn't get out too often. That and little interaction with other children compared to the Aquatic center or visits to the park and being overstimulated from the new Nintendo switch has made his behavioral issues worse. Matthew and I want to try sending him back to school in Autumn 🍂 but overall, Time 4 Learning has fulfilled all of our wishes with Curriculum for a 1st grader and I am happy he finally finished all Curriculum.

We love time for learning it has made our homeschool journey so much easier and less stressful!

its great!

This online curriculum is very very user friendly! I was brand new to homeschooling for my autistic son and this program allows me to control and adjust and just tweak it to meet my son's individual needs! My daughter is also autistic and will be starting the time4learning this fall as well!

I recommend it 100% It’s a very excellent program

Me and my son love it

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I love watching my daughter learn at her own pace and I can repeat the lesson if she didn't understand something we review it if necessary

My son had such a wonderful experience on his first grade journey, I cannot wait for second grade. Time4learning gave him confidence and courage to improve is so many areas. He can't wait for start 2 grade with Time4learning

I greatly appreciate time4learning as one of the resources for homeschooling, its easy to start up and i also appreciate that it allows you to generate reports for your childs progress , and allows your child to learn independently anytime anywhere . Will be recommending to other parents !

She loves it . Easy to follow . Engaging. And its really helping her reading skills

It has been a big help to have everything organized and prepared for us! This program has helped to get us started on this adventure and we can't wait to add our other 5 children.

Customer photo review of First Grade Curriculum

We love it

We loved the curriculum and ease of website. We’ll def be back next school season

Loved having my daughter being apart of time 4 learning for her first grade year in schooling love how she can learn at her own pace .

She loved it

My 7 yr old is doing 2nd grade and he is doing really good with the lesson and activities.