{"id":65241,"date":"2025-07-11T05:26:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=65241"},"modified":"2025-07-11T05:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:26:49","slug":"abcmouse-com-early-learning-academy-ages-up-with-new-comprehensive-1st-grade-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/abcmouse-com-early-learning-academy-ages-up-with-new-comprehensive-1st-grade-curriculum\/65241","title":{"rendered":"ABCmouse.com\u00a0Early Learning Academy\u00a0Ages Up with New Comprehensive 1st Grade Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>ABCmouse.com\u00a0Early Learning Academy\u00a0Ages Up with New Comprehensive 1st Grade Curriculum<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-royal-depths-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-royal-depths-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb61f385a2f0804c89be4829b558033b\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0bf930c046a82a7733f27ac254e5ad6b\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);line-height:1.5\">GLENDALE,\u00a0Calif.,\u00a0January 21, 2016 \u2013\u00a0Today Age of Learning, Inc., announced a significant expansion of its award-winning\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABCmouse.com<\/a>\u00a0<em>Early Learning Academy<\/em>: the addition of a comprehensive supplementary 1st grade curriculum with more than 2,000 new learning activities and a new\u00a01st\u00a0grade classroom experience. ABCmouse is used by millions of children at home, in more than 60,000 U.S. classrooms, and in more than 25% of all U.S. public libraries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Recognized as the No. 1 digital learning resource for children ages 2\u20137, ABCmouse is regularly ranked as a leading children\u2019s learning iPad, iPhone, and Android app in both Kids and Education categories; to date, children have completed more than 1.5 billion ABCmouse learning activities. With this new launch, ABCmouse now offers more than 650 lessons and 7,000 standards-based activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-60c13d78218a82ae319502a5ff6b015c\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The enhanced ABCmouse curriculum was developed in close collaboration with the company\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ageoflearning.com\/about-us\/#leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curriculum Board<\/a>\u00a0of nationally recognized educators and experts in language development, child development, early learning and primary grades curriculum and instruction, and publishing. The 180 new 1st grade lessons comprise two new levels (7 and 8)\u00a0of\u00a0the Step-by-Step Learning Path\u2122 and cover five academic subjects: English language arts, math, social studies, science, and health. Tailored specifically to align with state curriculum standards and the learning needs and interests of 1st graders, the engaging content features hundreds of new fiction and nonfiction books, a set of 50 stepped readers, and an all-new series of learning videos starring a cast of fascinating and fun animated characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#2D56BF;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-royal-depths-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7f44216224c7cc562f212aa5b8b7096\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">\u201cSince the launch of ABCmouse, parents and teachers have eagerly asked us when the product would be expanding beyond kindergarten,\u201d said Age of Learning founder and CEO Doug Dohring. \u201cWhile the release of 1st grade content is a significant achievement in itself, it is\u00a0just the\u00a0latest step in our ongoing development of ABCmouse and a continuation of our mission to help all children learn. We are delighted that so many more young learners will now have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for their future academic success.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-royal-depths-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89c0f7223dffbb6c8820715afc7cb773\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">\u201cThe ABCmouse 1st grade curriculum is bursting with rich activities that will keep children deeply engaged in and excited about learning,\u201d explained Kimberly Oliver Burnim, a National Teacher of the Year recipient, National Board Certified Teacher, and Curriculum Board member at Age of Learning. \u201cIt is an ideal resource for teachers and parents to help children build essential skills and knowledge for 1st grade.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-09b169b55d804eb019ef0b0b18729ac9\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ageoflearning.com\/blog\/aofl_research_highlights.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Large-scale research studies assessing the effectiveness of ABCmouse.com<\/a>\u00a0have concluded that ABCmouse accelerates learning and helps children make significant gains in early literacy and math skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-00796d7030f99a58d6f9ea47b299c678\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Families can visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ABCmouse.com<\/a>, Apple\u2019s iTunes Store, the Google Play Store, or the Amazon Appstore now to subscribe to ABCmouse ($7.95\/month or $79.99\/year for up to three children) and have unlimited access to all 7,000+ activities, including 1st grade, on all compatible devices: desktop and laptop computers, iPad and Android tablets, and smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-79fbacaff767d46fbe2975a73abbb3ce\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Reflecting the company\u2019s commitment to help all children learn regardless of their circumstances, Age of Learning\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ageoflearning.com\/education-access-initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Access Initiatives<\/a>\u00a0reach millions of children by offering the complete ABCmouse curriculum, including the expanded 1st grade content, at no cost to teachers and community institutions such as libraries, Head Start programs, and community centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Age of Learning, Inc. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f4d5d2a61be0d02d5f53991745c9f7e0\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Age of Learning (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ageoflearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.AgeofLearning.com<\/a>) is a leading education technology innovator and producer of the multi-award-winning ABCmouse.com\u00a0<em>Early Learning Academy<\/em> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ABCmouse.com<\/a>), serving millions of children. Based in\u00a0Los Angeles, the company blends education best practices, innovative technology, and insightful creativity to bring learning to life for children across the U.S. and around the world. Age of Learning\u2019s content provides young learners, their families, and teachers with highly engaging and effective learning tools and a comprehensive curriculum that build a strong foundation for academic success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b14311e4c47db62eac32ea0b9e8facbb\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"> Recognized as the No. 1 digital learning resource for children ages 2\u20137, ABCmouse is regularly ranked as a leading children\u2019s learning iPad, iPhone, and Android app in both Kids and Education categories; to date, children have completed more than 1.5 billion ABCmouse learning activities. The company\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ageoflearning.com\/education-access-initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Access Initiatives<\/a>\u00a0reach millions of children by offering the full award-winning ABCmouse curriculum at no cost to teachers and community institutions such as libraries, Head Start programs, and community centers\u2014including public housing authorities and after-school programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.abcmouse.com?src_tag=wp-cta-learning-made-fun\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.abcmouse.com?src_tag=wp-cta-learning-made-fun\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABCmouse expands with 2,000+ new activities for 1st grade, covering five core subjects to support learning at home and in classrooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":63598,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[161],"class_list":["post-65241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abcmouse","tag-press-release"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65241","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65241"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65241\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}