Front of the Class: Grade 1 supports early learning in basic skills, math, and reading. Activities address phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, addition and subtraction, patterns, time and money, and critical thinking. Front of the Class is the source for engaging math, reading, and language arts practice in the early grades. These 320-page, value-packed workbooks teach letters and sounds, numbers and counting, early writing skills, sorting, sequencing, vocabulary, shapes, patterns, measurement, and critical thinking skills. Short, colorful activities hold young children's attention and help build the foundation for school success.