First graders spend their first year at school learning to be a part of a larger group and adjusting to the school environment. They learn about children, their families, homes and schools. They compare their own home and school life to that of other children. They learn the importance of following rules in the school setting and of respecting people in positions of authority. First graders learn that they are special and unique.
First graders have opportunities to describe how they are alike as well as different from others.
They share their culture and learn about different cultures within the class. First graders learn simple geography and economics. First graders will construct simple maps and drawings of their home, classroom or school, where they can point to familiar places. Science First graders learn to use basic science skills. First graders are naturally very excited about science.