Class 1 syllabus

Class 1 is the base to learn fundamental concepts. Students in class 1 are trying to learn how to express their ideas and feeling clearly. At this stage, children try to mimic others. To clarify ideas, they are taught to draw or add visual displays to descriptions and learn to understand small phrases and their meanings. The ICSE syllabus is designed in such a manner that they can relate to their everyday experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

ICSE Class 1 syllabus for all subjects

ICSE class 1 syllabus covers a wide range of subject areas like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Computer Studies, and Arts Education.

In English & Hindi, students learn to recite poems, read stories on various themes, and write sentences on familiar topics like self, trees, games, etc. They also learn where to use a full stop and capital letters. Here they are also learning to take dictations to strengthen their spelling skills.

In Mathematics, they learn numbers from 1 to 20. They learn to write numerals and number names from 1 to 99. The Class 1 syllabus focuses on developing a sense of numbers and learning the addition & subtraction of single digit numbers. They also learn to identify basic shapes and patterns.

In EVS, the ICSE syllabus focuses on children being able to identify their parts of the body, hobbies, interests, etc. The syllabus focuses on improving a child’s social skills. Here, the ICSE syllabus also focuses on celebrating festivals, playing games with friends, and identifying their family members. The syllabus also entails focusing on learning various life skills like self-awareness, respect, discussion skills, etc.

In Computer Studies, the ICSE syllabus for Class 1 helps students define a computer as a machine and learn about different types of computers, its uses & various parts, storage devices, and how to use a computer (do’s and don’ts).

In Arts Education, the ICSE syllabus focuses on the understanding of the line, shape, and size of objects, making shapes of different sizes using clay, drawing and colour various shapes, etc.