Language (reading, writing, speaking, listening)

Mathematics (numbers, operations, measurement, etc.)

Science (exploration of the natural world)

Social Studies (history, geography, civics, etc.)

Arts (visual arts, music, movement)

Physical Education (development of motor skills and healthy habits)

Grade 1 Syllabus for Language

Unit 1: Introduction to Phonics and Basic Reading Skills

Topics Covered:

• Alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness.
• Basic letter-sound relationships (phonics).
• Simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words.
• Recognizing and reading sight words.
• Simple sentence reading and comprehension.

Activities:

• Phonics games and activities.
• Reading practice with simple books and flashcards.
• Sight word matching and recognition exercises.
• Listening to and discussing short stories.

Unit 2: Building Vocabulary

Topics Covered:

• Expanding basic vocabulary related to everyday objects and activities.
• Categorizing words into groups (e.g., animals, food, family members).
• Using context clues to understand new words.
• Introducing synonyms and antonyms.

Activities:

• Vocabulary games and picture dictionaries.
• Word walls and thematic word lists.
• Group activities for sorting and classifying words.
• Reading stories and identifying new vocabulary.

Unit 3: Basic Writing Skills

Topics Covered:

• Writing letters and words.
• Forming simple sentences.
• Using capital letters and periods.
• Writing about personal experiences and familiar topics.

Activities:

• Tracing and writing practice sheets.
• Sentence construction exercises.
• Journaling and drawing pictures to accompany writing.
• Group storytelling and shared writing activities.

Unit 4: Storytelling and Narrative Skills

Topics Covered:

• Understanding story elements (characters, setting, plot).
• Retelling familiar stories.
• Creating simple narratives and story sequences.
• Discussing favorite books and stories.

Activities:

• Listening to and discussing various types of stories.
• Story mapping and sequencing activities.
• Creating and illustrating original stories.
• Role-playing and acting out stories.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives).
• Using capital letters, periods, and question marks.
• Forming plural nouns.
• Basic sentence structure and grammar rules.

Activities:

• Grammar games and activities.
• Sentence correction exercises.
• Writing practice with a focus on proper punctuation.
• Group activities to identify parts of speech.

Topics Covered:

• Listening for understanding and following directions.
• Engaging in conversations and discussions.
• Asking and answering questions.
• Sharing ideas and information with peers.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives).
• Using capital letters, periods, and question marks.
• Forming plural nouns.
• Basic sentence structure and grammar rules.

Activities:

• Grammar games and activities.
• Sentence correction exercises.
• Writing practice with a focus on proper punctuation.
• Group activities to identify parts of speech.

• Show and tell sessions.
• Group discussions and circle time.
• Listening to audiobooks and responding to questions.
• Partner and group speaking activities.

Unit 6: Introduction to Grammar and Punctuation

Topics Covered:

• Understanding basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives).
• Using capital letters, periods, and question marks.
• Forming plural nouns.
• Basic sentence structure and grammar rules.

Activities:

• Grammar games and activities.
• Sentence correction exercises.
• Writing practice with a focus on proper punctuation.
• Group activities to identify parts of speech.

Grade 1 Syllabus for Mathematics

Unit 1: Numbers and Counting

• Topics Covered:
  • Recognizing and writing numbers 0-20 and beyond.
  • Counting objects and understanding one-to-one correspondence.
  • Comparing numbers (greater than, less than, equal to).
  • Understanding place value (tens and ones).
• Activities:
  • Counting games and activities.
  • Number tracing and writing exercises.
  • Comparing and ordering numbers.
  • Using manipulatives like blocks or counters for counting.

Unit 2: Addition and Subtraction

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic addition facts (sums up to 20).
  • Basic subtraction facts (differences within 20).
  • Understanding and using addition and subtraction symbols (+, -).
  • Solving simple word problems involving addition and subtraction.
• Activities:
  • Addition and subtraction worksheets.
  • Math games focusing on addition and subtraction.
  • Story problems and real-life scenarios for practicing operations.
  • Using manipulatives to visualize addition and subtraction.

Unit 3: Measurement

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding and comparing lengths (longer/shorter).
  • Measuring objects using non-standard units (e.g., paper clips, blocks).
  • Introduction to standard units of measurement (inches, centimeters).
  • Understanding concepts of weight and capacity.
• Activities:
  • Measuring objects with various tools.
  • Comparing lengths and heights.
  • Exploring weight using scales and different objects.
  • Activities involving measuring liquids and solids.

Unit 4: Shapes and Geometry

• Topics Covered:
  • Recognizing and naming basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
  • Understanding the properties of shapes (sides, corners).
  • Exploring 3D shapes (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder).
  • Understanding concepts of symmetry and spatial relationships.
• Activities:
  • Shape sorting and matching games.
  • Drawing and constructing shapes.
  • Identifying shapes in the environment.
  • Exploring 3D shapes with building blocks.

Unit 5: Patterns and Sorting

• Topics Covered:
  • Recognizing and creating patterns (AB, ABB, ABC, etc.).
  • Extending and predicting patterns.
  • Sorting objects by different attributes (color, size, shape).
  • Understanding and using Venn diagrams for sorting.
• Activities:
  • Pattern block activities.
  • Creating patterns with beads or other materials.
  • Sorting games and activities.
  • Venn diagram exercises.

Unit 6: Data Handling

• Topics Covered:
  • Collecting and organizing data (e.g., tally marks).
  • Representing data using simple charts and graphs.
  • Interpreting information from charts and graphs.
  • Understanding concepts of probability (more likely, less likely).
• Activities:
  • Tallying and charting class data (favorite fruits, weather, etc.).
  • Creating bar graphs and pictographs.
  • Analyzing data from simple graphs.
  • Probability games and activities.

Unit 7: Time

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the concept of time (morning, afternoon, evening).
  • Reading analog and digital clocks to the hour and half-hour.
  • Days of the week, months of the year.
  • Understanding the calendar and important dates.
• Activities:
  • Clock reading exercises.
  • Daily calendar activities.
  • Creating personal schedules and timelines.
  • Time-telling games and activities.

Grade 1 Syllabus for Science

Unit 1: Living Things

• Topics Covered:
  • Characteristics of living and non-living things.
  • Basic needs of plants and animals (food, water, air, shelter).
  • Life cycles of plants and animals (e.g., butterfly, frog, bean plant).
  • Different habitats and how living things adapt to them.
• Activities:
  • Observing and categorizing living and non-living things.
  • Growing plants from seeds and observing their growth.
  • Studying the life cycle of butterflies or other animals.
  • Creating habitat dioramas.

Unit 2: The Five Senses

• Topics Covered:
  • Identifying and understanding the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch).
  • How each sense helps us explore and understand the world.
  • Organs associated with each sense (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin).
  • Simple experiments to explore sensory experiences.
• Activities:
  • Sensory games and activities (e.g., taste tests, sound matching).
  • Exploring textures with touch.
  • Observing colors and shapes with sight.
  • Smell and taste identification activities.

Unit 3: Weather and Seasons

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding different types of weather (sunny, rainy, windy, snowy).
  • Seasonal changes and characteristics of each season.
  • How weather affects our daily lives and activities.
  • Introduction to weather forecasting and tools (thermometer, rain gauge).
• Activities:
  • Observing and recording daily weather conditions.
  • Creating weather charts and graphs.
  • Exploring seasonal changes through art and craft.
  • Simple experiments to demonstrate weather phenomena (e.g., making a rain gauge).

Unit 4: Materials and Their Properties

• Topics Covered:
  • Identifying different materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass, fabric).
  • Exploring the properties of materials (hard/soft, rough/smooth, waterproof/not waterproof).
  • How materials are used in everyday objects.
  • Sorting and classifying materials based on their properties.
• Activities:
  • Hands-on exploration of different materials.
  • Conducting experiments to test material properties.
  • Sorting objects based on material type.
  • Building simple structures using different materials.

Unit 5: Light and Sound

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to sources of light (sun, lamps, candles).
  • Understanding how light helps us see.
  • Basics of sound (how it is produced and heard).
  • Exploring how sound travels and is detected by our ears.
• Activities:
  • Observing shadows and how they are formed.
  • Exploring light reflection and refraction with mirrors and water.
  • Creating simple musical instruments to explore sound.
  • Sound experiments using different objects and materials.

Unit 6: Forces and Motion

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding basic forces (push, pull).
  • How forces cause movement and change in objects.
  • Exploring different types of movement (rolling, sliding, spinning).
  • Simple machines and how they help us (levers, wheels, ramps).
• Activities:
  • Conducting experiments with push and pull forces.
  • Exploring motion with toys and everyday objects.
  • Building simple machines using household items.
  • Observing and recording different types of movement.

Unit 7: Earth and Space

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic introduction to Earth (land, water, sky).
  • Understanding day and night.
  • Introduction to the sun, moon, and stars.
  • Simple observations of the sky during the day and night.
• Activities:
  • Creating models of Earth and space objects.
  • Observing the sky and recording changes.
  • Exploring the concept of day and night through storytelling and crafts.
  • Simple experiments to demonstrate Earth’s rotation.

Grade 1 Syllabus for Social Studies

Unit 1: Myself and My Family

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding self-identity and personal history.
  • Family structures and roles.
  • Traditions and celebrations in families.
  • Creating family trees and understanding relationships.
• Activities:
  • Drawing self-portraits and writing about personal likes/dislikes.
  • Creating family trees with pictures and descriptions.
  • Sharing family traditions and cultural celebrations.
  • Storytelling and discussing family roles.

Unit 2: My Community

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding different types of communities (school, neighborhood, town).
  • Roles and responsibilities of community members.
  • Community helpers and their roles (teachers, doctors, firefighters).
  • Basic mapping skills and understanding locations in the community.
• Activities:
  • Drawing maps of the school and neighborhood.
  • Role-playing different community helpers.
  • Visiting community places and interviewing community helpers.
  • Creating a class book about community roles.

Memory updated

For Grade 1 Social Studies in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the curriculum is designed to help students understand their place in the world and develop an awareness of their community and the broader world. Here is a general outline of typical Social Studies units or chapters for Grade 1:

Social Studies Units

Unit 1: Myself and My Family

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding self-identity and personal history.
  • Family structures and roles.
  • Traditions and celebrations in families.
  • Creating family trees and understanding relationships.
• Activities:
  • Drawing self-portraits and writing about personal likes/dislikes.
  • Creating family trees with pictures and descriptions.
  • Sharing family traditions and cultural celebrations.
  • Storytelling and discussing family roles.

Unit 2: My Community

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding different types of communities (school, neighborhood, town).
  • Roles and responsibilities of community members.
  • Community helpers and their roles (teachers, doctors, firefighters).
  • Basic mapping skills and understanding locations in the community.
• Activities:
  • Drawing maps of the school and neighborhood.
  • Role-playing different community helpers.
  • Visiting community places and interviewing community helpers.
  • Creating a class book about community roles.

Unit 3: Celebrations and Traditions

• Topics Covered:
  • Exploring different cultural celebrations and holidays.
  • Understanding the significance of various traditions.
  • Comparing and contrasting celebrations around the world.
  • Learning about symbols and customs associated with celebrations.
• Activities:
  • Celebrating different holidays in the classroom.
  • Making crafts and decorations related to various celebrations.
  • Storytelling and sharing personal experiences of holidays.
  • Creating a calendar of global celebrations.

Unit 4: Geography and the Environment

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic geographical concepts (land, water, mountains, rivers).
  • Understanding maps and globes.
  • Exploring different types of environments (urban, rural, natural).
  • The importance of caring for the environment.
• Activities:
  • Creating simple maps and identifying geographical features.
  • Exploring different environments through pictures and videos.
  • Discussing ways to care for the environment (recycling, conserving water).
  • Field trips to local parks or natural areas.

Unit 5: Rights and Responsibilities

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding personal rights and responsibilities.
  • Classroom rules and why they are important.
  • Respecting others and understanding fairness.
  • Introduction to basic human rights.
• Activities:
  • Creating classroom rules together.
  • Role-playing scenarios about fairness and respect.
  • Discussing responsibilities at home and school.
  • Creating posters about rights and responsibilities.

Unit 6: Transportation and Communication

• Topics Covered:
  • Different modes of transportation (land, water, air).
  • How transportation connects people and places.
  • Basic communication methods (speaking, writing, technology).
  • The evolution of communication and transportation.
• Activities:
  • Drawing and labeling different types of transportation.
  • Discussing how students get to school and other places.
  • Exploring old and new communication tools.
  • Creating a timeline of communication and transportation inventions.

Unit 7: People and Places Around the World

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to different cultures and countries.
  • Exploring diverse traditions, foods, and clothing.
  • Understanding maps and locating countries.
  • Appreciating global diversity and multiculturalism.
• Activities:
  • Creating passports and “traveling” to different countries in the classroom.
  • Learning about and tasting foods from various cultures.
  • Making crafts and art related to different cultural traditions.
  • Sharing stories and pictures from different parts of the world.

Grade 1 Syllabus for Arts

Unit 1: Introduction to Drawing

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic drawing techniques and tools.
  • Understanding lines, shapes, and forms.
  • Creating simple drawings from observation and imagination.
• Activities:
  • Practicing different types of lines (straight, curved, zigzag).
  • Drawing basic shapes and combining them to create images.
  • Observational drawing exercises (e.g., drawing a fruit or a plant).
  • Free drawing from imagination.

Unit 2: Exploring Color

• Topics Covered:
  • Primary and secondary colors.
  • Mixing colors to create new ones.
  • Understanding warm and cool colors.
  • Exploring color in nature and art.
• Activities:
  • Mixing primary colors to create secondary colors.
  • Creating color wheels.
  • Painting with warm and cool colors.
  • Exploring famous artworks that use color in interesting ways.

Unit 3: Painting Techniques

• Topics Covered:
  • Using different painting tools (brushes, sponges, fingers).
  • Exploring different types of paint (watercolor, tempera, acrylic).
  • Creating textures and patterns with paint.
• Activities:
  • Painting with various tools and techniques.
  • Creating textured paintings using different materials.
  • Experimenting with watercolor techniques (e.g., wet-on-wet, dry brush).
  • Painting landscapes, still life, or abstract art.

Unit 4: Introduction to Sculpture

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding 3D art forms.
  • Exploring different sculpting materials (clay, playdough, recycled materials).
  • Creating simple sculptures and models.
• Activities:
  • Building sculptures using clay or playdough.
  • Creating models from recycled materials.
  • Exploring form and structure through hands-on activities.
  • Displaying and discussing their sculptures.

Performing Arts Units

Unit 1: Introduction to Music

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic musical concepts (rhythm, melody, tempo).
  • Exploring different musical instruments.
  • Understanding musical notation and simple rhythms.
• Activities:
  • Clapping and playing simple rhythms.
  • Exploring sounds of different musical instruments.
  • Singing simple songs and melodies.
  • Creating and performing simple musical pieces.

Unit 2: Movement and Dance

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic movements and dance steps.
  • Understanding rhythm and movement in dance.
  • Exploring different types of dance and cultural dances.
• Activities:
  • Practicing basic dance steps and movements.
  • Dancing to different types of music.
  • Learning simple choreographed dances.
  • Exploring traditional dances from various cultures.

Unit 3: Drama and Role-Playing

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding characters and storytelling.
  • Exploring emotions and expressions.
  • Performing simple skits and role-plays.
• Activities:
  • Role-playing different characters and scenarios.
  • Performing short skits and plays.
  • Using costumes and props to enhance performances.
  • Exploring facial expressions and body language.

Unit 4: Music and Movement Integration

• Topics Covered:
  • Combining music and movement to create performances.
  • Understanding how music influences movement.
  • Exploring creative expression through music and dance.
• Activities:
  • Creating dance routines to different types of music.
  • Performing musical stories or poems with movement.
  • Using scarves, ribbons, or other props to enhance dance.
  • Group performances combining music, dance, and drama.

Grade 1 Syllabus for Physical Education

Unit 1: Fundamental Movement Skills

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic locomotor skills (running, jumping, hopping, skipping).
  • Non-locomotor skills (balancing, twisting, bending).
  • Manipulative skills (throwing, catching, kicking, dribbling).
• Activities:
  • Obstacle courses incorporating various movement skills.
  • Games and activities that involve running, hopping, and skipping.
  • Practice sessions for throwing and catching with different objects.
  • Balancing exercises and activities on different surfaces.

Unit 2: Fitness and Health

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the importance of physical fitness.
  • Basic exercises for strength, flexibility, and endurance.
  • Introduction to heart rate and the concept of cardiovascular fitness.
  • Healthy habits (nutrition, hydration, sleep).
• Activities:
  • Stretching routines and flexibility exercises.
  • Simple aerobic exercises and games to raise heart rate.
  • Strength-building activities using body weight (e.g., push-ups, sit-ups).
  • Discussions and activities on healthy eating and lifestyle choices.

Unit 3: Cooperative Games and Teamwork

• Topics Covered:
  • The importance of working together and communication in team activities.
  • Rules and fair play in games.
  • Developing social skills through cooperative games.
• Activities:
  • Team-building games and activities.
  • Relay races and group challenges.
  • Simple team sports (e.g., soccer, basketball) with a focus on cooperation.
  • Discussions on sportsmanship and fair play.

Unit 4: Movement and Rhythm

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding rhythm and timing in movement.
  • Basic dance movements and patterns.
  • Expressing ideas and emotions through movement.
• Activities:
  • Dance routines and movement sequences to music.
  • Rhythm-based games and activities.
  • Creative movement exercises where students interpret music.
  • Group performances combining music and movement.

Unit 5: Spatial Awareness and Safety

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding personal and general space during activities.
  • Moving safely and respecting others’ space.
  • Basic safety rules for physical activities.
• Activities:
  • Games that emphasize spatial awareness and control.
  • Activities where students practice moving in different spaces.
  • Discussions on safety rules for different physical activities.
  • Obstacle courses and games that require navigating space safely.

Unit 6: Introduction to Sports

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic rules and skills for various sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, gymnastics).
  • Understanding positions and roles in team sports.
  • Developing an interest in different sports and activities.
• Activities:
  • Skill drills for different sports (e.g., dribbling, passing, shooting).
  • Mini-games and practice sessions for various sports.
  • Watching and discussing videos of different sports.
  • Trying out different sports equipment and activities.

Unit 7: Outdoor and Adventure Activities

• Topics Covered:
  • Exploring nature and outdoor physical activities.
  • Basic outdoor skills (e.g., hiking, simple map reading).
  • Encouraging physical activity in natural settings.
• Activities:
  • Nature walks and scavenger hunts.
  • Simple outdoor games and challenges.
  • Basic introduction to orienteering and map reading.
  • Outdoor fitness circuits and exercises.