Handling living things with care is a part of these lessons. There are a variety of topics that first graders study in science class. First graders gain an understanding of living things and what they need in order to live. They describe motion by observing the way things move and that movement can be affected by pushing and pulling. Computers First graders are becoming more comfortable with computers.
First graders learn that the computer is a machine that helps people work and play.
They learn to treat it carefully and to respect the work of others. They will start learning the location of various keys and will learn to use a mouse. The Accelerated Reading Program is used by teachers to encourage reading. Music First graders attend formal music classes once a week. Once a week, children attend formal music classes with a professional music teacher.