First Grade Homeschool Curriculum – Complete Elementary

First grade homeschool curriculum: phonics mastery, addition and subtraction, foundational writing, and nature science. Open-and-go for Florida families.

First Grade Curriculum

First grade builds on kindergarten with stronger phonics, addition and subtraction, foundational writing, and continued nature science and social studies. All four core subjects are covered in a 4 core days + 1 review + 1 project day week. Florida homeschool requirements are met when you keep a portfolio and complete your annual evaluation.

What First Grade Covers

  • Language arts — Phonics mastery, reading fluency, sentences, and short writing.
  • Mathematics — Addition, subtraction, place value, and problem-solving.
  • Science — Nature science and simple experiments.
  • Social studies — Community, maps, and introductory history.

Weekly Structure

  • 4 core days — Focused lessons in the core four subjects.
  • 1 review day — Practice and catch-up.
  • 1 project day — Flex for projects, field trips, or pacing.

See the Full First Grade Scope

Homeschool Complete (our curriculum partner) publishes a detailed first grade skills list for both secular and faith-based programs. About Homeschool Complete →

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