This course provides a comprehensive year-long curriculum in 1st-grade mathematics, thoughtfully condensed into a single semester to offer a dynamic, hands-on learning experience for each child. The outlined topics, detailed below and categorized by months, ensure a well-rounded and engaging educational journey. Active participation and enjoyment are paramount, as all learners will be immersed in interactive, communicative, and enjoyable learning experiences. As an educator, my mission is to inspire each learner to achieve their personal best by employing a teaching methodology rooted in the Montessori approach. Through open-ended questioning and an understanding of individual learning preferences, I aim to make a positive impact on each child's educational journey.

The monthly curriculum is structured as follows, and flexibility is offered for preferred class days:

Month of January or August: Topic 1 - Introduction to Numbers Part 2

Week 1: Charts & Counting "maybe odd and even "
Week 2: Patterns
Week 3: Comparing Numbers
Week 4: Base 10 Blocks "golden beads or base ten blocks recommend"

Month of February or September: Topic 2 - Fun with Numbers

Week 1: Place Value and "Nearest tenth maybe"
Week 2: Addition (Using Manipulatives and Counting Pass)
Week 3: Addition (Single and double-digit numbers) (with and without manipulatives and counting pass)
Week 4: Subtraction

Month of March or October: Topic 3 - Supplemental Math

Week 1: Shapes 2D and 3D (sides) review
Week 2: Identifying Equal Parts, Parts of a whole (whole, half, thirds, fourths) and maybe more
Week 3: Intro to fractions 
Week 4: Fractions (with a short intro video on fraction word problems if time allows)


Month of April or November: Topic 4 - All about Money "U.S. dollars and coins"

Week 1: Names of Coins and Value
Week 2: Counting coins (pennies, dimes, and maybe nickels)
Week 3: Counting coins (pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters, maybe dollars)
Week 4: Counting money word problems (Coins and Dollars)

Month of May or December: Topic 5 - Time, Data, and Word Problems

Week 1: Understanding a digital and analog clock, Morning, Afternoon, Night (Exposure to the hour, half-hour)
Week 2: Graphing and Data (Sorting Data, Counting, Bar Charts)
Week 3: Graphing and Data (Sorting Data, Counting, Bar Charts)
Week 4: Learning to solve Word Problems (Addition and Subtraction)


Our final class will be filled with enjoyable activities, and parents will receive detailed information about the last day of the class. If you have any inquiries or require additional information, feel free to reach out. Have a wonderful day.

As a teacher, possessing prior knowledge is imperative, and I hold a degree in Education and Health and Human Services, underscoring my commitment to providing a knowledgeable and supportive learning environment.