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Grade 1 Guide
Dernière mise à jour 2026/02/17
Description
The Introduction to Grade 1 guide is a comprehensive starting point for educators navigating the foundational year of literacy instruction. It clearly outlines the Grade 1 curriculum expectations, explains key components such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing development, and highlights practical research-supported strategies educators can use in day-to-day instruction.
The guide situates student learning within a growth-oriented year of exploration and skill building, and it points learners toward relevant supporting materials and suggestions that link theory to classroom practice.
Throughout, the guide emphasizes evidence-based approaches and offers friendly, actionable guidance to help teachers plan instruction that meets individual student needs while fostering confidence and joy in early literacy.
This resource reflects the 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum by unpacking the language strands and expectations for Grade 1 literacy, supporting teachers to implement systematic, explicit instruction that aligns with provincial goals for reading, writing, comprehension, and communication.