Grade 1 is about secure beginnings: understanding numbers, connecting sounds and letters, and learning how to work independently for a few minutes.
The right focus in Grade 1
Do not chase speed yet. A child who can explain a small step calmly is building a stronger foundation than a child who guesses quickly.
- Count, compare, and represent small quantities in different ways.
- Read short words and sentences with meaning, not only aloud.
- Finish one short task independently, then explain what was easy or difficult.
Subjects and topics by curriculum
Kabutschi separates Saxony and Thuringia because subject names, topic order, and school transitions can differ. The lists below come directly from the curriculum structure used by the product.
Official topic names are kept in German so families can compare them with school documents.
Saxony
- MathematicsZahl und Operation · Raum und Form · Größen und Messen · Daten und Zufall
- GermanSprechen und Zuhören · Schreiben · Lesen · Sich mit Texten und anderen Medien auseinandersetzen
- General studiesLB1 · Zusammen leben und lernen · LB2 · Mein Körper und meine Gesundheit · LB3 · Begegnungen mit Pflanzen und Tieren · LB4 · Begegnung mit Phänomenen der unbelebten Natur
Thuringia
- MathematicsUmwelterfahrungen und Arithmetik · Zahlen bis 100 · Umwelterfahrungen und Größen / Sachrechnen · Umwelterfahrungen und Geometrie
- GermanHör-/Hör-Sehverstehen · Sprechen · Leseverstehen · Schreiben
- General studiesIndividuum und Gesellschaft · Lebewesen und Lebensräume · Natur und Technik · Raum und Zeit
A useful weekly routine
- Start with the current school topic, not a random subject.
- Use a few questions to find the exact step that is still uncertain.
- Repeat that step in a short session, then finish with one mixed question.
- Check progress in the parent dashboard, and adjust the next session.
What parents can verify
The parent dashboard shows activity, progress, recurring weaknesses, exam preparation, and an anonymous comparison that does not expose names or the number of children. It helps parents ask a precise question instead of guessing.
Kabutschi is designed for families at German schools in Egypt. It is independent and is not an official service of a school, the ZfA, Saxony, or Thuringia.
Sources and editorial responsibility
Curriculum labels are checked against the official portals. Kabutschi selects the digitally practicable parts and states where classroom work, speaking, experiments, or teacher feedback are still necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which curriculum should I select for Grade 1?
Use the curriculum named by your school or teacher. If it is unclear, ask the school before changing the setting.
Does Kabutschi replace the school textbook?
No. The school’s material and the teacher’s current topic come first. Kabutschi supports focused practice and progress tracking.
Can parents see every answer?
Parents see useful learning signals and recurring difficulties. The child still gets a private learning space without public names or public rankings.
Start with the current Grade 1 topic
Choose the grade and curriculum, let the child practise in short sessions, and use the parent dashboard to decide what comes next.