Grade 1

The BC math curriculum for Primary grades (K,1,2) is based on the first 4 stages of developmental numeracy.

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In the table below, you will find instructional resources organized by theme as well as according to discrete skills for Grade 1 Math (subitizing, sorting, counting, reading and writing numerals). Many of the "Primary Math Packs" include pre-writing, fine-motor, matching, and patterning activities as well as counting practice.

	Curricular Competencies
	Understand & Solve (activate curiosity, play, practice, recall)	Communicate & Represent (use vocabulary & visualize)	Reason & Analyze (Use logic, infer missing information, use & interpret patterns, compare, equate)	Connect & Reflect (Consolidate understanding, think creatively, connect ideas, seek challenges)
Common Models for Grade 1	Concrete Models 1:1 Counting objects 10- and 20-frame Rekenrek (20) bead counter Stacking cubes Bingo daubers Stamps and stickers	Pictorial Models Number line Daily Schedule (Sequence) Calendar Clock Face Birthday Chart Calendar & Birthday Board Masters (PDF)	Symbolic Models Dice, cards, dominoes Numerals Symbols: + =	Learning through Stories Math Picture Books by topic Mathology Kit - Little Books for Grade 1 MAKT-0398
Patterning	Develop pattern recognition and reproduction skills through play Pattern Blocks Magnatiles Patterns in Nature Kit MAKT-0393	Describe attributes as seen and modeled in simple patterns - can be done using counting collections, beads, blocks, etc. Beadwork Patterning	As number sense, recognition of numerals, and fluency with vocabulary for describing colours and shapes develop, students should be encouraged to build and describe their own patterns. My Sweater Design Patterning Template	Make a beadwork design from a pattern. Design a card with a colour pattern. Hexagon Tiling Puzzle
Counting	Sea Creatures Counting Mat Counting Cubes Mat (use with stacking cubes)	Counting Elephants (1-20) Dinosaur Themed Math+ Pack	Counting on FishBLM	Connection: Financial Literacy Primary Money Sense Math Kit MAKT-0406 Toy Store Money Sense Menu Master
Subitizing	Shake and Make 10-Frame Mats Play dominoes and dice games	Visualize Doubles, Doubles plus 1, "Friends of Ten" with fingers / hands / bead counters	K-2 Estimation Tasks	Roll & Read Activities (Connect Math and Literacy) 10 Black Dots
Sorting	Beautiful Buttons Counting Mat For use with the Beautiful Buttons Math Kit MAKT-0405	Fact Bowls Sorting Mat (Use to sort dot cards, number cards, or ten-frame cards) Playing "Go Fish!" style matching games is also a good way to reinforce sorting skills.	Early sorting can be done with counting collections, classroom supplies, and games with a variety of components (ie. Magna-tiles, pattern blocks, dominoes, lego) Sorting objects by attributes Sorting shapes by attributes Sorting numbers (Separating things into distinct groups based on criteria)	Recommended Picture Book: The Button Box by Margarette Reid ( )
Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Interweaving Math Poster	Connecting to Place Exploring West Coast Ecosystems Life Cycles of local plant and animal species Salmon Frog Whale Cedar Tree Butterfly Birds (various) Land-based, experiential learning Beaches (Various) Islands (Quadra, Cortes, Reade) Forests (Beaver Lodge Lands, etc. Wetlands (Various) Rivers (Fish Hatchery, Quinsam River)	Connecting to Language Using counting words, colour words, and other words to describe shape, quantity, and location (in Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala, English, French, and/or ayʔaǰuθɛm) Contact the Indigenous Education Department for more information. IndigenousEd@sd72.bc.ca Language & Math Resources Colours and Counting with Frogs Kit INDIG ED-0035 French Resources Page	Connecting to Culture and Community Learning from members of various Indigenous communities: Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ (We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum), Xwémalhkwu (Homalco), Klahoose, Tlowitsis, Comox, Métis, etc.) Contact the Indigenous Education Department for more information. IndigenousEd@sd72.bc.ca Recommended Resource FNESC Math First Peoples Guide	Recommended Resources: "Messy Maths" Book (TTMAKT-0240) "1,2,3 Salish Sea" by Nikki McClure Seasonal Cycle and 13 Moons Calendar Lessons (Resource Under Development)