Math: Saxon Math (according to placement test)

Natural Philosophy: Biology & Earth Science facts, plus supplemental material

Grammar: Spell to Write and Read (phonics), WISE Guide to Spelling, Foundations A - Logic of English

Theology: The Child’s Story Bible, Heidelberg Catechism, Veritas Press Bible Cycles (see below)

History & Geography: Local & American History (simplified), Veritas Press History Cycles , Map Drawing (Bortins)

Literature: Covenant Classical 1st Grade Book List

• Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit

• Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

• St. George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges

• Little Bear by Else Minarik

• A Kiss for Little Bear by Else Minarik

• Little Bear’s Visit by Else Minarik

• Little Bear’s Friend by Else Minarik

• Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel

• The Frog and Toad Collection by Arnold Lobel

• Mouse Tales by Arnold Lobel

• Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel

• Uncle Elephent by Arnold Lobel

• Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

• Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant

• Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea by Cynthia Rylant

• Mr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat by Cynthia Rylant

• Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess

• Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman

• Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Music and jingles are integrated throughout the curriculum, and we hope to add PE, music, and art as formal specials when resources are available.

The curriculum plans will be subject to ongoing Board and faculty review and fine-tuning.