Grade 1

Grade 1 students embark on learning designed to meet the Maine learning results, build a solid base for the skills and concepts necessary to grow and succeed in up coming grade levels. Teachers may use supplementary materials and have enhanced learning opportunities beyond those listed here.

ELA: MSAD 72 has chosen the “Into Reading”. program to deliver instruction to our grade 1 students .

Units include : Nice to Meet You, My Family, My Community, Amazing Animals and My America.

Math: MSAD 72 Adopted the I-Ready Math program for K-8 Math. the concepts covered in Grade 1 include: Adding and Subtracting, Place Value, Word Problems, Geometry, Money, Time and Measurement.

Science: Grade 1 teachers have access to Mystery Science Curriculum. They may however, utilize enhanced learning opportunities or integrate lessons with other content areas as well.

Grade 1 concepts include : Animals, Plants, Moon and Stars, Sun and Shadows and Sound and Communication.

The units here cover more Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). than are required by the Maine Learning Results.

Social Studies : Themes covered include: Our Community, Needs and Wants, Mapping and Cultures and Traditions