First Grade

  • Copy work. Use Bible or similar. Work up to longer passages. Letters must be well formed. Work must match exactly.
  • Math. Stretch attention span, but don’t push it too far.
  • Use an abacus for tactile math. There are some great Japanese sorobon workbooks. This teaches all that common core is attempting to do so poorly, but in a time tested and wonderful way. 
  • If child is reading, they read for 30 min to 1-hour. They read aloud for 10-minutes. Dr. Seuss Books work wonderfully, especially for speech issues!
  • Nature Hikes, Walks, Explore!
  • Read to your child A LOT.