Grade 1 Ready! – School Readiness & Foundation Course
Get your child fully ready for Grade 1 with phonics, writing, maths, and confidence!
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Level
Beginner
Course Fee
USD 25
Age Group
5-7 Years
Prerequisite
No formal academic prerequisites are required.
The child should ideally:
Recognise some or most letters of the alphabet
Be able to communicate basic needs and ideas
Have some familiarity with numbers and counting
A short assessment can be conducted before the course to identify the child's current level.
Description
Grade 1 Ready! is an engaging foundation course designed for children who are about to start Grade 1. The course helps children build the academic, language, mathematical, and classroom-readiness skills they need to begin school with confidence.
Instead of simply memorizing facts, students learn through games, stories, phonics activities, puzzles, worksheets, speaking practice, and interactive challenges.
Across eight weeks the course covers English and phonics, handwriting, early mathematics, general knowledge and thinking skills, and the everyday classroom habits that help a young child settle into school, such as following instructions, taking turns, asking for help, and working independently.
Course Features
Interactive Lessons – Child-friendly activities keep young learners engaged in every class.
Phonics Practice – Early reading work builds letter sounds into words and simple sentences.
Fun Maths Games – Mental-maths challenges make numbers feel like play rather than drill.
Handwriting Development – Guided practice builds correct pencil grip and neat letter formation.
Storytelling and Speaking – Speaking activities grow vocabulary and the confidence to use it.
Printable Worksheets – Practice activities reinforce every lesson between classes.
Regular Revision – Mini-quizzes check that each skill has settled before moving on.
Individual Attention – Every child receives direct feedback on their own work.
Adjusted Difficulty – Activities are matched to the child's current learning level.
Course Outline
English & Phonics
- Alphabet recognition and letter sounds
- Beginning, middle and ending sounds
- CVC words such as cat, sun, dog, pen
- Blending and segmenting sounds
- Sight words
- Reading simple words and sentences
- Vocabulary development
- Basic sentence formation
- Capital letters and full stops
- Listening and speaking activities
Writing
- Correct pencil grip and handwriting practice
- Letter formation
- Uppercase and lowercase letters
- Number formation
- Writing words and simple sentences
- Copying and completing sentences
- Picture-based writing
Mathematics
- Number recognition and counting
- Counting forward and backward
- Number writing
- Comparing numbers: greater than, less than, equal to
- Before, after and between
- Number bonds and basic mental maths
- Addition within 10 and gradually beyond
- Subtraction within 10
- Shapes and patterns
- Sorting and grouping
- Measurement concepts
- Introduction to time and money
General Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Myself and my family
- School and classroom objects
- Colours and shapes
- Animals and plants
- Food and healthy habits
- Weather and seasons
- Community helpers
- Basic safety rules
- Observation and classification
- Simple problem-solving and reasoning
School Readiness
- Following instructions
- Answering questions confidently
- Taking turns
- Asking for help
- Completing independent tasks
- Organising school materials
- Sitting and focusing during learning activities
- Building confidence in speaking and participating
8-Week Course Plan
Week 1 – Welcome to Grade 1
- Alphabet review
- Letter sounds
- Number recognition 1–20
- Counting practice
- Shapes and colours
- My school and classroom
- Pencil and handwriting skills
Week 2 – Phonics & Numbers
- Beginning sounds
- Blending simple sounds
- CVC words
- Numbers 1–30
- Before, after and between
- Comparing numbers
- Patterns and sorting
Week 3 – Reading & Writing
- CVC word families
- Sight words
- Reading simple sentences
- Uppercase/lowercase letters
- Writing words
- Number formation
- Picture vocabulary
Week 4 – Early Addition
- Number bonds
- Addition using objects and pictures
- Addition within 10
- Mental maths games
- Simple word problems
- Reading and writing practice
Week 5 – Early Subtraction
- Taking away using objects
- Subtraction within 10
- Number stories
- Simple subtraction word problems
- Phonics revision
- Sentence formation
Week 6 – Shapes, Measurement & Time
- 2D shapes
- Sorting and classifying
- Big/small, tall/short, heavy/light
- Longer/shorter
- Days of the week
- Introduction to reading the hour on a clock
- Maths vocabulary
Week 7 – Building Independence
- Reading short sentences
- Writing simple sentences
- Addition and subtraction revision
- Following multi-step instructions
- Problem-solving puzzles
- General knowledge
- Speaking activities
Week 8 – Grade 1 Challenge Week
- Reading challenge
- Phonics challenge
- Writing challenge
- Mental maths challenge
- Addition and subtraction
- Shapes, patterns and reasoning
- General knowledge quiz
- Final Grade 1 readiness assessment
Inside a Typical Class
Every lesson combines learning, practice, and fun.
Warm-up Game – 5 minutes.
New Concept – 10–15 minutes.
Interactive Practice – 10–15 minutes.
Reading/Maths Challenge – 10 minutes.
Worksheet or Mini Task – 5–10 minutes.
Quick Review & Homework Challenge – 5 minutes.
The difficulty level increases gradually according to the child's progress.
Why Should You Enroll in this Course?
Starting Grade 1 can be a big transition for a young child. This course gives children the opportunity to practise essential skills before they enter the classroom, so they arrive feeling prepared and confident.
The course is designed to identify and strengthen the areas where a child may need extra support, while also challenging children who are already strong learners.
By the End of This Course
Students should be better prepared to:
Recognise and use common letter sounds
Read simple words and sentences
Write letters, numbers and basic sentences
Count and work confidently with numbers
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems
Recognise common shapes and patterns
Follow classroom-style instructions
Communicate their ideas confidently
Work more independently
Approach Grade 1 learning with greater confidence
Certificate
Course Certificate: Yes
Eligibility for Certificate: Completion of the 8-week course and at least 90% attendance
Schedule
Classes per Week: 3
Duration: 8 weeks
Class Duration: 45–60 minutes
Days/Timing: Teacher will decide with the student
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