First graders learn to split up groups of objects. First graders make graphs and read charts. They will start to read small tables and charts. First graders will work with shapes. They will also start to recognize spheres, cones, cubes, cylinders, hexagons and trapezoids.
First graders learn about time and calendars.
First graders learn the seasons, months and calendar words such as today, year, yesterday, tomorrow, next week, and last week. They tell time up to the hour and can solve problems asking how many hours have passed. Social Studies First graders learn to participate in a group setting and learn that everyone plays a different role while contributing to society. 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.