A comprehensive first-grade mathematics curriculum that builds foundational number sense, addition and subtraction fluency within 20, place value understanding, measurement skills, and geometric reasoning. Students explore God's orderly design in mathematics through hands-on activities, problem-solving, and real-world applications, developing confidence and joy in mathematical thinking.
Count to 120, read and write numerals to 120, and skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s
Fluently add and subtract within 10, and use strategies to add and subtract within 20
Understand place value (tens and ones) and use it to compare two-digit numbers
Measure lengths using non-standard and standard units, and tell time to the hour and half-hour
Identify, describe, and compose two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes
Solve word problems within 20 using addition and subtraction
Recognize God as the author of mathematical order and use math to explore His creation
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Review counting to 100 and introduce counting beyond 100 to 120. Connect to God's order in creation.
Count forward from 1 to 120hands-onPractice identifying and filling in missing numbers on a hundred chart. Recognize number patterns.
Identify missing numbers in sequences to 120gameLearn to count forward starting from any given number, not just from 1. Build flexibility in counting.
Count forward from any number less than 120hands-onPractice writing numerals 1-120 with proper formation. Focus on teens and numbers beyond 100.
Write numerals to 120worksheetApply counting skills to a biblical story. Count animals and supplies for the ark, discussing God's provision.
Apply counting to 120 in contextprojectLearn to skip count by 10s to 100. Recognize the pattern and use a hundred chart to visualize.
Skip count by 10s to 100hands-onPractice skip counting by 5s to 100. Connect to counting nickels and telling time.
Skip count by 5s to 100gameSkip count by 2s to 100. Connect to Noah bringing animals two-by-two onto the ark.
Skip count by 2s to 100hands-onIdentify and extend skip counting patterns. Recognize which skip counting pattern is being used.
Identify and extend skip counting patternsworksheetApply all three skip counting skills in a fun relay format. Build fluency and speed.
Fluently skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10sgameIntroduce base-ten blocks. Understand that 10 ones equal 1 ten. Explore the relationship between ones and tens.
Understand tens and ones place valuehands-onPractice bundling ones into groups of ten. Represent two-digit numbers with tens and ones.
Compose numbers using tens and oneshands-onUse place value mats to show the tens place and ones place. Read and write two-digit numbers.
Identify tens and ones in two-digit numbersworksheetLearn to write numbers in expanded form (e.g., 45 = 40 + 5). Connect to place value understanding.
Write two-digit numbers in expanded formhands-onDiscuss how place value shows God's orderly design. Apply place value to solve simple problems.
Apply place value understandingdiscussionIntroduce comparison symbols using the alligator analogy. Compare two-digit numbers visually.
Compare two-digit numbers using >, <, =hands-onLearn to compare tens place first, then ones place. Use base-ten blocks to verify comparisons.
Compare numbers by analyzing place valuehands-onUse a number line to compare numbers. Understand that numbers to the right are greater.
Compare numbers using a number linegameIdentify when two numbers are equal. Practice using all three comparison symbols accurately.
Determine equality and inequalityworksheetApply comparison skills to real-world contexts (ages, scores, quantities). Connect to problem-solving.
Apply comparison skills in contextprojectLearn the counting on strategy for addition. Start with the larger number and count up.
Add within 10 using counting onhands-onExplore number bonds to 10. Understand how numbers can be decomposed and composed.
Use number bonds to add within 10hands-onLearn doubles facts (1+1, 2+2, 3+3, etc.). Use doubles to solve near-doubles problems.
Add using doubles and near-doublesgameUse ten frames to visualize addition. Practice making combinations that equal 10.
Add within 10 using ten frameshands-onPractice all addition strategies within 10. Build speed and accuracy through games and activities.
Fluently add within 10gameLearn the counting back strategy for subtraction. Start with the larger number and count down.
Subtract within 10 using counting backhands-onLearn to subtract by counting up from the smaller number to find the difference.
Subtract by counting up to find differencehands-onUse related addition facts to solve subtraction problems. Understand the inverse relationship.
Subtract using related addition factsworksheetAct out subtraction word problems. Connect subtraction to real-life taking away situations.
Solve subtraction word problems within 10hands-onPractice all subtraction strategies within 10. Build fluency through timed activities and games.
Fluently subtract within 10gameUse a balance scale to understand equality. Both sides must have the same amount.
Understand the meaning of the equal signhands-onDetermine if equations are true or false. Understand that equal means both sides are the same.
Evaluate whether equations are true or falsegameExplore equations where the equal sign is not at the end (e.g., 5 = 3 + 2). Build flexible thinking.
Recognize equivalent expressionshands-onSolve equations with an unknown number (e.g., 5 + ___ = 8). Use strategies to find missing addends.
Determine unknown numbers in equationsworksheetCreate own true equations using manipulatives. Demonstrate understanding of equality.
Write and verify true equationsprojectExtend counting on strategy to add numbers within 20. Start with larger number and count up.
Add within 20 using counting onhands-onLearn to make ten first, then add remaining ones (e.g., 8+5: make 10 with 8+2, then add 3 more).
Add within 20 by making tenhands-onUse double ten frames to visualize addition within 20. See how numbers combine to make teens.
Add within 20 using ten frameshands-onUse doubles facts to solve near-doubles (e.g., 7+8 is 7+7+1). Build on known facts.
Add using doubles and near-doubles within 20worksheetPractice choosing the best strategy for different addition problems within 20.
Select and apply appropriate addition strategiesgameExplore fact families showing the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., 7+8=15, 8+7=15, 15-7=8, 15-8=7).
Understand inverse relationship of addition and subtractionhands-onUse related addition facts to solve subtraction problems (e.g., 15-8: think 8+?=15).
Subtract within 20 using additionhands-onCount up from the smaller number to find the difference, especially for close numbers.
Subtract by counting up within 20worksheetLearn to break apart numbers to make subtraction easier (e.g., 15-8: take away 5 to make 10, then take away 3 more).
Subtract within 20 by decomposinghands-onCompare different subtraction strategies. Choose the most efficient strategy for each problem.
Apply various subtraction strategies within 20gameLearn to identify key information in word problems. Determine if the problem is addition or subtraction.
Identify problem type and key informationdiscussionUse manipulatives and acting to solve word problems. Make problems concrete and visual.
Solve word problems using manipulativeshands-onDraw pictures to represent and solve word problems. Connect visual representations to equations.
Solve word problems using drawingsworksheetWrite equations to match word problems. Connect story context to mathematical symbols.
Write equations for word problemsworksheetSolve word problems based on biblical stories (feeding 5000, sharing fish, etc.). Connect math to faith.
Apply problem-solving to biblical contextsprojectDiscover that you can add numbers in any order and get the same sum (3+5=5+3). Learn the commutative property.
Apply commutative property of additionhands-onUse turn-around facts to reduce the number of addition facts to memorize. Build efficiency.
Use commutative property to simplify learninggameExplore grouping numbers differently when adding three numbers. Discover the associative property.
Apply associative property of additionhands-onUse properties to regroup numbers to make ten first, making addition easier.
Apply properties to simplify additionworksheetDiscuss how mathematical properties reflect God's orderly creation. Properties are reliable and consistent.
Connect mathematical properties to worldviewdiscussionPractice related addition and subtraction facts in families. Build connections between operations.
Fluently recall fact familiesgameTimed practice with addition and subtraction facts. Focus on accuracy first, then speed.
Increase fluency with timed practicegameCombine physical movement with math fact practice. Make fluency practice active and fun.
Practice facts in engaging formatgameWork with a partner to quiz each other on facts. Teach and learn from each other.
Build fluency through peer practicegameCelebrate progress in fact fluency. Informal assessment to identify facts still needing practice.
Demonstrate fluency within 20assessmentAdd one-digit numbers to two-digit numbers when no regrouping is needed (e.g., 34+5). Use place value understanding.
Add without regroupinghands-onAdd when the ones place goes over 10, requiring regrouping (e.g., 37+5). Use base-ten blocks to model.
Add with regrouping ones to tenshands-onUse a hundred chart to add by moving down rows (adding 10s) and across (adding 1s).
Add using hundred chart strategyhands-onPractice mental addition by breaking numbers into tens and ones (e.g., 43+6: 43+6=49).
Add two-digit and one-digit mentallyworksheetApply addition skills to real-world scenarios like shopping, counting items, measuring.
Apply addition in contextprojectLearn to add multiples of 10 to two-digit numbers (e.g., 34+20). Only the tens place changes.
Add multiples of 10 to two-digit numbershands-onUse hundred chart to add tens by jumping down rows. Each row is 10 more.
Add tens using hundred charthands-onUnderstand that when adding tens, we're combining tens with tens. Use base-ten blocks to visualize.
Add using place value understandinghands-onBuild mental math skills for adding tens. Practice speed and accuracy.
Mentally add multiples of 10gameApply adding tens to counting money. Dimes represent tens, pennies represent ones.
Apply addition to money contextprojectLearn to mentally add 10 to any number. Only the tens digit changes (usually).
Find 10 more than a given numberhands-onLearn to mentally subtract 10 from any number. Only the tens digit changes (usually).
Find 10 less than a given numberhands-onUse hundred chart to discover patterns. Numbers directly above/below are 10 more/less.
Use hundred chart to find 10 more/lesshands-onPractice finding 10 more and 10 less quickly. Build mental math fluency.
Fluently find 10 more or 10 lessgameApply 10 more/less to understand number relationships. Find numbers that come before, after, and between.
Apply 10 more/less to number sequencesworksheetExplore the concept of half through sharing. Cut shapes into two equal parts.
Partition shapes into halveshands-onLearn vocabulary for fractions: halves, fourths, quarters. Understand these describe equal parts.
Use fraction vocabulary correctlydiscussionPartition circles and rectangles into four equal parts. Understand that fourths and quarters are the same.
Partition shapes into fourthshands-onDetermine if shapes are divided into equal shares. Understand that equal means same size, not same shape.
Identify equal and unequal sharesworksheetConnect fractions to biblical story of Jesus breaking bread. Discuss sharing equally and God's provision.
Apply fraction concepts to biblical contextprojectUnderstand length as the distance from one end to another. Compare objects by length.
Understand concept of lengthhands-onUse linking cubes to measure length. Learn to line up units with no gaps or overlaps.
Measure length using linking cubeshands-onMeasure objects using paper clips. Understand that smaller units mean more units needed.
Measure length using various non-standard unitshands-onOrder three or more objects by length. Use measurement to verify ordering.
Order objects by lengthhands-onLearn about cubits as ancient measurement. Measure items using arm-length as a cubit.
Apply measurement to biblical contextprojectLearn the parts of an analog clock. Understand that the short hand shows hours, long hand shows minutes.
Identify clock parts and their functionshands-onTell time to the hour. Learn that when the minute hand points to 12, it's exactly on the hour.
Tell time to the hourhands-onTell time to the half-hour. Learn that when the minute hand points to 6, it's half past the hour.
Tell time to the half-hourhands-onMatch analog and digital times. Understand different representations of the same time.
Match analog and digital time representationsworksheetCreate a daily schedule showing times for activities. Discuss how God gives us time and we should use it wisely.
Apply time-telling to daily lifeprojectSort objects into categories and count how many in each category. Prepare data for graphing.
Sort and count objects by categoryhands-onCreate picture graphs where each picture represents one item. Learn to read picture graphs.
Create and interpret picture graphshands-onCreate bar graphs by coloring squares. Compare heights of bars to compare categories.
Create and interpret bar graphshands-onAsk and answer questions about data in graphs. Find which has more, less, how many total.
Ask and answer questions about datadiscussionCollect and graph data about God's creation (types of animals, colors of flowers, etc.). Celebrate diversity in creation.
Apply data skills to creation studyprojectReview counting to 120, skip counting, and place value concepts. Play review games.
Review counting and place valuegameReview all addition and subtraction strategies within 20. Practice word problems.
Review operations within 20gameReview measuring length and telling time. Practice with hands-on activities.
Review measurement and timehands-onInformal assessment of key first-semester skills. Identify areas of strength and growth.
Demonstrate first-semester learningassessmentCelebrate 100 days of math! Create 100-themed projects and discuss God's design in numbers.
Celebrate mathematical growthprojectLearn that defining attributes are characteristics that make a shape what it is (e.g., 3 sides for triangle).
Identify defining attributes of shapeshands-onUnderstand that color, size, and orientation don't change what shape something is.
Identify non-defining attributeshands-onSort shapes based on defining attributes. Explain the sorting rule used.
Sort shapes by defining attributesgameBuild shapes with specific defining attributes using various materials.
Create shapes with given attributeshands-onFind shapes in nature and discuss their attributes. Connect geometry to God's creative design.
Apply shape knowledge to creationprojectCombine two shapes to create a new shape. Explore how shapes fit together.
Compose shapes using two shapeshands-onUse pattern blocks to fill outlined shapes. Discover multiple ways to compose the same shape.
Compose shapes to fill a spacehands-onUse tangram pieces to create pictures and shapes. Develop spatial reasoning.
Compose complex shapes from tangramsgameDraw composite shapes by tracing and combining basic shapes. Document shape compositions.
Draw and record composite shapesworksheetCreate pictures and designs using composed shapes. Celebrate creativity in geometry.
Apply shape composition creativelyprojectReview three-dimensional shapes (cube, cone, cylinder, sphere). Identify in environment.
Identify three-dimensional shapeshands-onBuild structures by combining 3D shapes. Explore stability and balance.
Compose structures from 3D shapeshands-onFind three-dimensional shapes in the classroom and home. Identify real-world applications.
Identify 3D shapes in environmentgameCreate three-dimensional shapes using clay or play dough. Feel the attributes.
Create 3D shapes with materialshands-onDiscuss 3D shapes used in building the tabernacle. Connect geometry to biblical architecture.
Apply 3D shape knowledge to biblical contextprojectReview concept of equal shares. Understand that equal means same size, not necessarily same shape.
Identify equal shareshands-onDiscover that equal shares of identical wholes may look different (horizontal vs. vertical halves).
Recognize various representations of equal shareshands-onDescribe a whole as two halves, four fourths, or four quarters. Understand part-whole relationships.
Describe wholes in terms of partsworksheetCreate art projects that demonstrate understanding of halves and fourths. Make equal shares beautiful.
Apply fraction concepts to artprojectDiscuss how equal sharing reflects God's justice and fairness. Connect fractions to biblical principles.
Connect fractions to biblical valuesdiscussionAdd two-digit numbers by adding tens, then ones (e.g., 34+23: 30+20=50, 4+3=7, 50+7=57).
Add using place value decompositionhands-onAdjust numbers to make addition easier (e.g., 28+35: think 30+35-2). Build mental math skills.
Add using compensation strategyhands-onUse hundred chart to add by moving down for tens and right for ones.
Add using hundred charthands-onModel addition requiring regrouping with base-ten blocks. Trade 10 ones for 1 ten.
Add with regrouping using modelshands-onPractice choosing the most efficient strategy for different addition problems within 100.
Select appropriate addition strategiesworksheetSolve 'join' word problems where something is added to an initial amount. Model with manipulatives.
Solve join word problemshands-onSolve 'separate' word problems where something is taken away. Use subtraction strategies.
Solve separate word problemshands-onSolve problems where two parts make a whole, or whole and one part are known. Find missing part.
Solve part-part-whole problemsworksheetSolve comparison problems (how many more/fewer). Use subtraction or matching strategies.
Solve comparison word problemshands-onWrite own word problems for classmates or family to solve. Demonstrate understanding of problem types.
Create word problemsprojectSolve equations with unknown addends (e.g., 8 + ? = 11). Use think-addition strategy.
Find unknown addendshands-onUse balance scale to model equations with unknowns. Both sides must be equal.
Solve equations using balance modelhands-onSolve equations where the unknown is in different positions (? + 5 = 12, 7 + 8 = ?, 15 = ? + 6).
Find unknowns in various positionsworksheetSolve subtraction equations with unknowns (15 - ? = 7). Use related addition facts.
Find unknowns in subtraction equationshands-onSolve increasingly complex equation puzzles. Build algebraic thinking.
Apply unknown-finding strategiesgameDiscuss why we need standard units. Different non-standard units give different measurements.
Understand purpose of standard unitsdiscussionIntroduce the inch as a standard unit. Use inch tiles to measure objects.
Measure using incheshands-onIntroduce the centimeter as a standard unit. Use centimeter cubes to measure objects.
Measure using centimetershands-onLearn to use a ruler to measure length. Start at zero, line up edge, read the number.
Measure with a rulerhands-onMeasure various objects and compare lengths using standard units. Record measurements.
Measure and compare using standard unitsprojectReview place value through active games. Represent numbers with base-ten blocks quickly.
Represent numbers with place valuegamePractice writing numbers in expanded form. Strengthen place value understanding.
Write numbers in expanded formworksheetPlay comparison games. Build speed and accuracy with >, <, = symbols.
Compare two-digit numbers fluentlygameSolve riddles using place value and comparison clues. Develop logical reasoning.
Apply place value to solve riddlesgameExplore large numbers in the Bible. Discuss how place value helps us understand God's abundance.
Apply place value to biblical numbersdiscussionReview all addition strategies (counting on, making ten, doubles, etc.). Choose best strategy for each problem.
Apply various addition strategieshands-onReview all subtraction strategies (counting back, think addition, decompose, etc.). Build flexibility.
Apply various subtraction strategieshands-onPlay games to build fact fluency. Focus on accuracy and increasing speed.
Increase fluency within 20gamePractice both operations together. Determine which operation is needed.
Fluently add and subtract within 20worksheetApply operations to real-world situations. Solve problems from daily life.
Apply operations in contextprojectIdentify penny (1¢), nickel (5¢), and dime (10¢). Learn the value of each coin.
Identify coins and their valueshands-onCount collections of pennies and nickels. Use skip counting by 5s for nickels.
Count pennies and nickelshands-onCount collections of dimes using skip counting by 10s. Combine dimes with pennies.
Count dimes and mixed coinshands-onPlay shopping game with price tags. Determine if you have enough money to buy items.
Apply coin counting to shoppinggameDiscuss using money wisely as stewardship. Connect money to biblical principles of giving and saving.
Connect money to biblical stewardshipdiscussionReview telling time to the hour and half-hour. Practice with analog and digital clocks.
Tell time to hour and half-hourhands-onLearn time vocabulary (o'clock, half past, before, after, later, earlier). Use in sentences.
Use time vocabulary correctlydiscussionIntroduction to elapsed time. Understand how much time passes between two times (hour intervals only).
Understand basic elapsed timehands-onMatch analog clocks to digital times. Build fluency with time recognition.
Match time representationsgameDiscuss times mentioned in Bible stories. Explore concept of God's timing in our lives.
Connect time to biblical conceptsprojectCollect data through surveys and tally marks. Organize information for graphing.
Collect and organize datahands-onCreate picture graphs from collected data. Each picture represents one item.
Create picture graphshands-onCreate bar graphs from data. Compare heights of bars to answer questions.
Create and interpret bar graphshands-onAnalyze graphs to answer questions about most, least, how many more, total. Interpret data.
Analyze and interpret graphsworksheetCreate graphs about aspects of God's creation. Celebrate diversity and order in nature.
Apply graphing to creation studyprojectIntroduce problems requiring two steps to solve. Break problem into parts.
Solve two-step word problemshands-onIdentify the hidden question in two-step problems. Solve the hidden question first.
Identify steps in multi-step problemsdiscussionDetermine which operations are needed. Practice choosing between addition and subtraction.
Select appropriate operationsworksheetExplore different strategies for solving the same problem. Share and compare methods.
Apply various problem-solving strategiesdiscussionWrite own multi-step problems for others to solve. Demonstrate deep understanding.
Create multi-step problemsprojectReview counting to 120, skip counting, and place value through games and activities.
Review counting and place valuegameReview all addition and subtraction strategies. Celebrate growth in fluency.
Review operations within 20gameReview shapes, measurement, and time through hands-on activities and projects.
Review geometry and measurementhands-onSolve challenging problems using all year's skills. Share solution strategies.
Apply all skills to problem-solvingprojectReflect on how math reveals God's order and design. Discuss favorite math moments from the year.
Reflect on year's learningdiscussionAssess counting, place value, and comparison skills. Celebrate what has been learned.
Demonstrate counting and place value masteryassessmentAssess addition and subtraction fluency and problem-solving. Show growth from beginning of year.
Demonstrate operations masteryassessmentAssess measurement, time, data, and geometry skills. Complete year-end evaluation.
Demonstrate measurement and geometry masteryassessmentCreate a portfolio showcasing favorite work from the year. Reflect on growth and learning.
Reflect on mathematical growthprojectCelebrate completing first grade math! Play favorite math games, receive certificate, thank God for the gift of learning.
Celebrate year's accomplishmentsprojectStart with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!