Grade 1
Building Strong Foundations. Grade 1 helps children develop essential literacy, numeracy, communication and discovery skills through structured online learning.
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Grade 1 helps children develop essential literacy, numeracy, communication and discovery skills through structured online learning.
Learning Objectives
- Build grade-appropriate literacy and numeracy
- Develop communication and independent learning habits
- Strengthen observation, reasoning and problem solving
- Integrate Islamic values, Quran learning and positive character
Subjects & What Students Will Learn
The curriculum progresses in difficulty from the previous grade while maintaining clear, age-appropriate online instruction.
English
- Phonics and sound recognition
- Reading simple sentences
- Vocabulary development
- Basic grammar
- Sentence formation
- Handwriting
- Speaking and listening skills
Mathematics
- Numbers and counting
- Place value
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Basic multiplication concepts
- Shapes and patterns
- Measurement
- Time
- Money
- Simple problem solving
Urdu
- Urdu alphabet recognition
- Reading skills
- Handwriting
- Vocabulary
- Simple sentences
- Speaking and comprehension
General Science
- Living and non-living things
- Plants
- Animals
- Human body
- Food and health
- Weather
- Environment
- Materials and everyday objects
Islamic Studies
- Basic Islamic beliefs
- Islamic manners
- Daily duas
- Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- Important Islamic occasions
- Respect for parents and teachers
- Good character and behaviour
Quran
- Qaida / basic reading according to level
- Nazra Quran
- Correct pronunciation
- Basic Tajweed
- Short Surahs
- Daily duas
Teaching, assessment and resources.
Teaching Approach
Live explanation, guided examples, class practice, questioning, reading tasks and follow-up assignments.
Assessment
Regular classwork, oral checks, short tasks, assignments and progress review according to the subject.
Learning Resources
Teacher-provided digital resources, worksheets, reading material and practice activities as required.
Ready for Grade 1?
Apply online and contact Al Shamim School for class timing, placement and admission guidance.