Math 1 uses manupulatives and real-life experiences to teach place value, addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, measurement, and fractions—all with engaging themes and characters. Writing equations, reading graphs, and other concepts are introduced as part of problem-solving skills.

If you already have textbooks for Science 1 (4th edition) and would like to give your students access to an experienced teacher for a more independent learning approach, this option is for you. Online-only courses give you access to the streaming-video part of our video courses without sending you additional textbooks.

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Phonics & English 1 endeavors to cultivate foundational phonics and English skills in your child so he or she can become a proficient reader and communicate in helpful ways. Your child will develop a foundational knowledge of English grammar and mechanics as well as collaborative, listening, and speaking skills.

Reading 1 serves to nurture your child’s decoding and comprehension skills so they can read a variety of genres with fluency, enjoyment, and discernment. Starting with foundational phonemic awareness and phonics skills, students build fluency and comprehension, recognize words using visual and textual cues, and broaden their vocabulary.

Handwriting 1 helps your child develop foundational handwriting skills to write fluently and accurately. Your child will be able to match letters with their uppercase and lowercase counterparts, write neatly and legibly, use proper posture while writing, and write in precursive with consistent rhythm and speed.

Spelling 1 serves to help your child develop foundational spelling skills and recognize spelling as a tool to honor God and to love and serve others through writing. This course endeavors to strengthen the knowledge of God, advocate that God created and uses written language, and apply spelling skills to produce accurate, God-honoring written communication.

Math 1 aims to establish a foundational number sense to use in applying mathematical concepts, skills, and reasoning to solve real-world problems within the context of a biblical worldview. Your child will learn to solve addition and subtraction problems, tell time using digital and analog clocks, determine length and weight, and more!

If you already have textbooks for Family and Community (4th edition) and would like to give your students access to an experienced teacher for a more independent learning approach, this option is for you. Online-only courses give you access to the streaming-video part of our video courses without sending you additional textbooks.

The Math 1 Reviews gives additional practice for daily lesson content as well as a spiral review of prior concepts. The reviews practice pages can be used several days after the lesson instruction as a formative assessment.

The Phonics and English 1 Worktext features interactive review activities, songs and manipulatives, and oral and writing exercises. Colorful pages provide practice for the lesson content as well as opportunities for formative assessment.

The Reading 1 Student Edition features numerous reading selections from a wide variety of authors and genres. Each selection features colorful illustrations and insightful questions to optimize the student reading experience. Oral reading activities, group discussions, and responsive writing will refine student communication abilities. Numerous biblical worldview themes are displayed throughout the texts, including loving God and others, courage, perseverance, and creativity.

BJU Press Bible 1 helps first-grade students learn Bible truths and how to apply them to their lives. This Bible curriculum for Grade 1 introduces students to the stories of Adam, Moses, David, Jesus, Peter, and Paul to teach them foundational doctrines. Lessons in the Bible 1: Truths for Life book teach principles of biblical living, biblical worldview development, Bible memorization, and songs that reinforce Bible truths.

The Spelling 1 Worktext contains a total of thirty spelling lists for student practice. Each list is covered over a five-day lesson period beginning with a pre-test and ending with a final test. The course facilitates consistent practice in order to produce accurate, God-honoring written communication.

The Handwriting 1 Worktext (4th edition) provides PreCursive models for the entire alphabet. The worktext uses Scripture passages, poetry, and more to develop young students’ proper letter formation.

Introduce children to early science skills and prepare them to learn about the world around them. This course is a 90-day (one-semester) course and is intended to be combined with Heritage Studies 1. A combined Heritage Studies 1 and Science 1 course option is available with a two-for-one special.

Family and Community and Science 1 are available together as a two-for-one special. These combined courses include two single-semester courses covering social studies and science. Family and Community teaches children about family, communities, jobs, land, and the United States.

The assessments answer key packet includes copies of the reviews and the student tests with overprint answers for grading each assessment. Assessment and review questions align with educational objectives from the Bible 1: Truths for Life student worktext. These Grade 1 Bible answer keys correspond with the Bible 1: Truths for Life Assessments.

The Math 1 Worktext features multiple exercises to help students practice each day’s content. The worktext provides two pages of practice per lesson—some of which may include a drawing or specific manipulatives to enhance student understanding.

The Phonics and English 1 Activities offers practice and review activities for each daily lesson. Select activities may also be used for summative assessments.

The Reading 1 Activities Answer Key contains the answers to the questions and activities for the respective student assignments.

The Spelling 1 Teacher Edition (4th edition) enables teachers to develop foundational spelling and communication skills in young learners. The course contains a total of thirty spelling lists—each of which are covered in a five-day lesson sequence. Teachers will guide student spelling using interactive lessons, contextual word use, proofreading activities, and dictionary skills.

The Handwriting 1 Teacher Edition (4th edition) enables teachers to develop foundational handwriting skills in young students so that students can express themselves with fluency and accuracy.

Handwriting 1 Worktext introduces PreCursive models for the entire alphabet. Proper formation is reinforced using Scripture, poetry, words, phrases, and sentences with simple writing instructions for first graders.

Introduce children to early social studies skills with Mrs. Lawson, the Heritage Kids, and a variety of games and engaging activities. This course is a 90-day (one-semester) course and is intended to be combined with Science 1.

If you already have textbooks for Science 1 (4th edition) and would like to give your students access to an experienced teacher for a more independent learning approach, this option is for you. DVD-only courses give you DVD recordings of lessons without sending you additional textbooks.

This course helps students learn how to use phonics and generalizations to find the patterns in words so they can begin to use spelling skills to communicate effectively. Mrs. Lawson will help students to understand how spelling is a tool Christians can use to communicate with others through enjoyable guided activities.

This Bible 1 assessments packet provides first-grade Bible tests, quizzes, and review for first-grade students. Bible 1 review sheets give students practice with the Bible truths, and section tests measure the student’s understanding of the focus of each of the Bible truths. Assessment and review questions align with educational objectives from the Bible 1: Truths for Life student worktext.

The Math 1 Assessments Key provides the answers and step-by-step explanations for the student assessment questions.

This is a colorful packet of flashcards that enables teachers to introduce and review new vocabulary words.