1st Grade Homeschool Learning Program
Designed for First Grade Learners (Ages 6-7)
ABCmouse builds on the foundational skills children develop in kindergarten while introducing new concepts in reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. The curriculum is designed to support both homeschool and traditional in-school students by providing a structured yet flexible learning experience that can be used as a stand alone curriculum or as a supplement to other materials or classroom learning.
How ABCmouse Supports Your 1st Grade Student
⭐ Builds reading fluency through
phonics and high-frequency and
decodable words
⭐ Improves comprehension with
stories, informational texts, and
sequencing events
⭐ Introduces more advanced math
skills including adding and subtracting
two-digital numbers, story problems, and
more
⭐ Covers health and beginner biology
and Earth, space, and physical science


⭐ Explores social studies topics such
as geography and American history
⭐ Builds creativity through art and music.
⭐ Strengthens social-emotional,
independent learning, and problem-solving skills
⭐ And so much more!
Why Parents Choose ABCmouse for 1st Grade Learning

❤️ Covers reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music
❤️ Structured curriculum designed by education experts
❤️ Flexible learning for homeschool or after school schedules
❤️ Thousands of opportunities for practice and review
❤️ Personalized learning progression in reading and math
❤️ Independent learning opportunities
❤️ Curriculum created for children ages 2–8
❤️ Includes books, games, songs, videos, and printables
❤️ Approved for purchase with eligible education funds in several states
How ABCmouse Supports First Grade for Homeschool or Traditional School
ABCmouse gives children opportunities to learn and apply new concepts through a variety of engaging learning formats.
Learn
Children are introduced to new concepts through guided lessons, books, videos, songs, and interactive instruction.

Practice
Interactive games and activities reinforce important first grade skills.

Apply
Children use what they learn through educational challenges, projects, and meaningful learning experiences.

Reinforce
Repeated exposure across books, games, videos, and activities helps strengthen understanding and retention.

How ABCmouse Supports First Grade Homeschool Learning
ABCmouse gives children opportunities to learn and apply new concepts through a variety of engaging learning formats.
Learn
Children are introduced to new concepts through guided lessons, books, videos, songs, and interactive instruction.

Practice
Interactive games and activities reinforce important first grade skills.

Apply
Children use what they learn through educational challenges, projects, and meaningful learning experiences.

Reinforce
Repeated exposure across books, games, videos, and activities helps strengthen understanding and retention.

1st Grade Curriculum by Subject
ABCmouse helps first graders build strong academic foundations while introducing more advanced concepts and skills in reading, math, science, and social studies with digital books, lessons, games, and activities.
1st Grade Reading & Language Arts
First graders build skills with
⭐ Phonics and decoding
⭐ Sight words
⭐ Reading fluency
⭐ Reading comprehension
⭐ Grammar basics
⭐ Sentence writing
⭐ Story elements
Reading Skills Your Child Can Learn
As children build literacy skills and become more fluent and independent readers, they also strengthen general literacy and language skills, including vocabulary, reading comprehension, and understanding story elements and sequencing.
Examples include:
| ✅ Read longer texts independently |
| ✅ Practice with sentence structure and parts of speech |
| ✅ Understand story sequence |
| ✅ Identify characters and settings |
| ✅ Study the writing process |

1st Grade Mathematics
Children will practice
⭐ Addition and subtraction with up to three numbers
⭐ Place value
⭐ Counting to 120
⭐ Problem-solving strategies
⭐ Number families
⭐ Money and graphs
⭐ Compare three-digit numbers
⭐ Geometry basics
Math Skills Your Child Can Learn
First graders will explore key math concepts, from high-level counting and place value to addition, subtraction, geometry, and data.
Examples include:
| ✅ Add and subtract within 20 |
| ✅ Complete fact families |
| ✅ Tell time to the hour and half-hour |
| ✅ Identify coins and money values |
| ✅ Solve simple word problems |

1st Grade Science
Children study the following
⭐ Space science
⭐ Biology
⭐ Health
⭐ Physical science
⭐ Earth science
⭐ Scientific observation
Science Topics Your Child Can Learn
First graders build their understanding of core science fields while building their scientific and critical thinking skills.
Examples include:
| ✅ Animal habitats, life cycles, and adaptations |
| ✅ Force and motion |
| ✅ Weather and climate |
| ✅ The Earth, Moon, and Sun |
| ✅ Scientific inquiry skills |

1st Grade Social Studies
Children explore
⭐ Maps and geography
⭐ Jobs and careers
⭐ U.S. history
⭐ Women in history
Social Studies Topics Your Child Can Learn
The ABCmouse curriculum helps students build an understanding of geography, history, and jobs and careers in their community and beyond.
Examples include:
| ✅ Continents and oceans |
| ✅ Reading maps |
| ✅ Colonial American |
| ✅ American independence |
| ✅ Important monuments |

What’s Included in the ABCmouse 1st Grade Program
Your ABCmouse subscription includes a comprehensive 1st grade learning experience designed to help children strengthen skills across reading, math, science, and social studies. It also provides access to more than 13,000 educational activities that support independent learning, critical thinking, and academic growth.

ABCmouse is a Comprehensive Curriculum

Your ABCmouse subscription gives your child access to our reading, math, science, art, and social studies curriculum for kids ages 2-8, including over 13,000 activities.

ABCmouse is a Comprehensive Curriculum
Your ABCmouse subscription gives your child access to our reading, math, science, art, and social studies curriculum for kids ages 2-8, including over 13,000 activities.


Frequently Asked Questions About First Grade Homeschool Curriculum
Is ABCmouse a complete first grade homeschool curriculum?
ABCmouse provides a comprehensive first grade homeschool curriculum covering reading, math, science, social studies, health, art, and music. Families can use ABCmouse as a primary digital curriculum or alongside additional homeschool resources or as a supplement to traditional in-school learning.
What subjects are included in the ABCmouse first grade homeschool curriculum?
The ABCmouse first grade homeschool curriculum includes reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, critical thinking activities, and printable learning resources.
Is ABCmouse good for homeschooling first grade?
Yes. ABCmouse is designed to help first graders build foundational academic skills through structured learning paths, guided lessons, educational games, books, videos, and printables that support homeschool learning.
What should a first grader learn in homeschool?
Most first grade homeschool curriculums focus on reading fluency, phonics and decoding, sight words, writing complete sentences, addition and subtraction, place value, measurement and time, science exploration, and geography and citizenship. ABCmouse covers all of these core first grade learning areas.
Can ABCmouse be used as an all-in-one homeschool curriculum?
Homeschool families can use ABCmouse as an all-in-one digital curriculum because it provides instruction and practice across multiple subjects. Home educators can also choose to use it alongside workbooks, hands-on projects, field trips, and additional homeschool materials.
How many hours a day should a first grader homeschool?
Homeschooling families should create a learning schedule that best suites their family and schedule. For example, some first grade homeschool families may spend between 1.5–3 hours per day on structured academic learning. Additional learning often happens through reading, educational games, outdoor activities, creative projects, and everyday experiences.
Does ABCmouse include first grade reading curriculum?
Yes. ABCmouse includes a structured reading curriculum that covers phonics, decoding, sight words, reading fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and writing skills.
Does ABCmouse include first grade math curriculum?
Yes. ABCmouse helps first graders learn addition, subtraction, place value, time, money, measurement, patterns, and other foundational math concepts through interactive lessons and activities.
Can my child use ABCmouse independently?
Many first grade students can complete portions of ABCmouse independently, especially educational games, books, and learning activities. Parents can also participate by reviewing progress and guiding learning when needed.
Does ABCmouse provide lesson plans for homeschool families?
ABCmouse includes structured learning paths in reading and math and guided progression through educational content. Families can follow the learning paths as part of a daily homeschool routine or incorporate activities into their own lesson plans.
Does ABCmouse include printable homeschool resources?
Yes. ABCmouse includes thousands of printable worksheets, activities, coloring pages, puzzles, and educational resources that support offline learning. These material will be added to the in-app experience soon. They can help reinforce reading, math, science, and other key skills while giving children additional opportunities for hands-on practice away from a screen.
Does ABCmouse track my child’s progress?
Yes. ABCmouse includes progress-tracking tools that help parents monitor completed activities, learning path advancement, and overall academic growth.
Is ABCmouse secular or faith-based?
ABCmouse is a secular educational program focused on helping children develop academic and critical-thinking skills through research-based learning experiences.
How much does ABCmouse cost?
ABCmouse offers free (Basic) and paid (Premium) subscription plans that provide access to the complete curriculum.
Is ABCmouse aligned with first grade learning standards?
ABCmouse is designed by education experts to teach many of the core skills commonly taught in first grade, including reading, math, science, and social studies concepts that support academic success.

ABCmouse Premium
- $14.99/month or $45/year
- Unlimited access to 13,000+ learning activities
- Personalized Learning Paths for up to three children
- Full Reading and Math Learning Paths unlocked
- Full access to Parent Tools
- Safe and 100% ad-free
ABCmouse Basic
- Free
- Limited access to a curated selection of up to 10 learning activities per day
- Only one child profile
- Safe and 100% ad-free
Tip: Premium subscribers can add on access to the ABCmouse Assessments Center (at an additional fee), which provides a clear view of your child’s reading and math progress through short assessments that highlight strengths, growth, and areas where additional support may be helpful.



