Year 1 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions
8 subjects · 47 units · 147 topics
Ages 6-7
English
A comprehensive Year 1 English curriculum focusing on the transition from phonemic awareness to fluent reading and expressive writing. Students explore diverse text types to build meaning and develop their own creative and informative voices.
HASS
Year 1 HASS: exploring family histories, how daily life has changed over time, and the features of familiar places. Students develop curiosity about the past and present.
Languages (LOTE)
An introductory course designed for Year 1 students to develop foundational communicative skills in a target language. Students explore personal identity, family life, and school environments while building intercultural awareness through play and social interaction.
Mathematics
This course establishes critical early numeracy and spatial reasoning skills through hands-on exploration. Students move from concrete representations to abstract thinking while developing the language to explain their mathematical logic.
HPE
A foundational program focusing on fundamental movement skills, social emotional wellbeing, and healthy lifestyle choices. Students develop physical literacy while learning to navigate friendships and safe environments.
Science
A comprehensive foundation in scientific inquiry where students observe patterns in nature, explore the properties of materials, and investigate how living things grow and change. Students build critical thinking skills through hands-on experimentation and outdoor observations aligned with Australian curriculum standards.
Technologies
This course introduces Year 1 students to the foundational concepts of computational thinking and digital systems. Students explore how data represents ideas, how to sequence instructions for robotic devices, and the importance of safety in a digital environment.
The Arts
A foundational journey through the five arts subjects where students explore sensory properties and creative expression. Students develop their artistic voice through hands-on experimentation with movement, sound, storytelling, and visual media.