Grade 1 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to Ontario Curriculum Expectations
5 subjects · 21 units · 204 topics
Ages 6-7
The Arts
An integrated foundations course where students explore the fundamental elements of visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop creative confidence through hands-on making, rhythmic movement, and collaborative storytelling while learning to describe their artistic choices.
Language Arts
This course develops essential communication skills through phonological awareness, narrative exploration, and purposeful writing. Students engage with diverse texts to build comprehension strategies and express their own ideas through structured linguistic conventions.
Mathematics
This course builds a deep understanding of number relationships and spatial reasoning through hands-on exploration. Students move beyond rote memorization to develop flexible problem solving strategies using concrete materials and visual representations.
Science
A hands-on introduction to scientific inquiry through the observation of living things, physical patterns, and environmental changes. Students develop foundational skills in classification and data collection while exploring the interconnectedness of their local ecosystem.
Social Studies
Grade 1 Social Studies exploring heritage and identity, family traditions, and the diverse communities that make up Canada. Children learn about who they are and where they belong.