First Grade
English Language Arts

Once you submit a request or sign up for an existing class, our team will reach out to you with final details. Classes are live on Zoom and use Google Classroom for communication and assignments.

No problem! You can still enroll. Each class reviews prior concepts and includes a lesson independent of the prior one. Feel free to join any session that works for your schedule.

No! No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Our teachers meet your child where they are and work from there!

A paper and pencil is all they need. The teacher will post a message in the classroom if they need anything else.

We keep our group sizes small so that each child gets the attention they need to succeed. You can expect a maximum of 6 students.

At this time, we cannot guarantee that a recording will be available.

Yes! In addition to being credentialed and experienced, every teacher is background checked every year.

Yes! This course is everything your child will need, including:

Reading Foundations

Phonemic Awareness

Beginning Sounds

Ending Sounds

Middle Sounds

Rhyming Words

Syllables

Blending Sounds

Segmenting Sounds

Listening Skills

Phonics

Consonant Sounds

Short Vowels

Long Vowels

Consonant Blends

Digraphs

Silent E

Word Families

Decodable Words

Sound-Spelling Relationships

High-Frequency Words

Sight Words

Recognizing Common Words

Reading Words Automatically

Building Reading Fluency

Reading Comprehension

Understanding Stories

Characters

Setting

Beginning, Middle & End

Story Events

Main Idea

Key Details

Retelling Stories

Making Predictions

Drawing Conclusions

Informational Reading

Facts & Details

Text Features

Asking Questions

Understanding Nonfiction Texts

Making Connections

Comparing Information

Writing

Sentence Writing

Capital Letters

Ending Punctuation

Complete Sentences

Spacing Between Words

Expanding Sentences

Writing Simple Responses

Creative Writing

Story Writing

Personal Narratives

Descriptive Writing

Picture Prompts

Creative Thinking

Sharing Ideas Through Writing

Writing Process

Planning Ideas

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Publishing Simple Pieces

Grammar & Language

Parts of Speech

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

Pronouns

Using Words Correctly

Conventions

Capitalization

Punctuation

Grammar Basics

Sentence Structure

Word Usage

Editing Skills

Spelling & Word Study

Spelling Patterns

Short Vowel Patterns

Long Vowel Patterns

Word Families

Consonant Blends

Digraphs

Frequently Used Words

Vocabulary Development

Context Clues

Word Meanings

Synonyms

Antonyms

Academic Vocabulary

Using New Words in Speaking & Writing

Speaking & Listening

Communication Skills

Listening Carefully

Following Directions

Participating in Discussions

Answering Questions

Speaking in Complete Sentences

Sharing Ideas Clearly

Building Confidence While Speaking

Literature Appreciation

Exploring Texts

Poetry

Fiction

Nonfiction

Folktales

Fairy Tales

Read-Aloud Discussions

Responding to Literature

Classroom Engagement

Interactive discussions, games, read-alouds, writing activities, and guided practice are woven throughout the course to help students build confidence while developing reading, writing, spelling, and grammar skills. Students actively participate in every lesson and are encouraged to share their thinking and ideas.

Who Should Enroll?

Ideal for students ages 5–8 or learners working at a first-grade level. This course provides a complete foundation in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and comprehension skills. Concepts are taught, practiced, reviewed, and reinforced in a supportive small-group environment.