First Grade Standards Made Simple

Take the mystery out of standards with this First Grade Standards Made Simple guide! Whether you’re a first-year teacher, a seasoned pro, or a homeschool parent, this beautifully designed PDF breaks down all the First Grade ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies Standards into clear, easy-to-understand language.
 
No more flipping through complicated state documents—this guide gives you every standard with a simple explanation, so you can plan with confidence and stay focused on what matters most: your students!
 
✅ What’s Included:
Full list of First Grade English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Standards
Simplified explanations for each standard
Clean, organized, and visually appealing layout
Perfect for planning, conferencing, or data binders
Printable and digital-friendly (PDF format)
 
Why Teachers Love It:
Saves planning time
Makes standards more accessible
Great for goal setting, lesson planning, and parent communication
Ideal reference for PLCs, IEP meetings, and data teams
Aesthetic design makes it both functional and cute!
 
Perfect For:
First year teachers
Homeschool parents
Curriculum planning
Back-to-school prep
Data notebooks or teacher binders
 
Please Note: These are just general standards that are not state specific. However, many of them align directly with many state standards. If you are a public school teacher, you will want to make sure this list is not missing any standards your state may require. For those of you who may notice missing standards, you will find a blank standards list and description page at the end of this document. Feel free to add your own standards as needed.
 
This list is curated from Common Core ELA & Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and a generalized list of first grade Social Studies standards across the US.