Engaging First Grade Math
That Inspires Learning

Help your first grader develop essential math skills through interactive games and a proven curriculum

Mastering first grade math concepts is critical for building a solid foundation. DreamBox Math uses engaging challenges and interactive exercises to help your child build confidence in their math skills without even realizing they’re learning.

Engaging First Grade Math That Inspires Learning

Help your first grader develop essential math skills through interactive games and a proven curriculum

Mastering first grade math concepts is critical for building a solid foundation. DreamBox Math uses engaging challenges and interactive exercises to help your child build confidence in their math skills without even realizing they’re learning.

Personalized For Every Child

STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING

Each student learns differently, and DreamBox adapts in real-time to their individual needs. Whether your first grader is soaring ahead or needs extra support, DreamBox adjusts lessons to match their pace and ensure steady progress.

Easy, No Hassle Setup

NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED

Trying DreamBox is easy and free! Sign up for a 14-day trial without needing a credit card, and explore the tools and resources designed to help your child thrive.

Concept Targeting

CUSTOM ASSIGNMENTS

Is your first grader excelling  in addition but needs support in geometry? DreamBox’s assignment tool lets subscribers review progress and assign lessons that target specific areas as needed. You can also customize lessons to strengthen specific skills.

Start Your Free Trial

See how DreamBox can help your first grader with math by signing up for a free trial today.

No credit card required!

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Benefits of DreamBox for First Grade Math

Nearly half of first graders in the US are falling behind in math (CRPE). DreamBox can help students get back on track—and have fun doing it. Plus, it provides valuable progress insights for parents and teachers.

Student-Centered Design

DreamBox Math keeps first-grade students engaged with interactive games, likeable characters, exciting challenges, and more.

Daily Assessment

Student progress is assessed continuously, eliminating the need for one-time placement tests. You’ll also gain an end-to-end view of your first grader’s progress, performance, and trends.

Productive Screen Time

With fun lessons your first grader will look forward to doing, you don’t have to feel guilty about screen time!

Adaptive Learning

DreamBox collects data as first graders play lessons and adapts to the right level, personalizing the lesson pathway.

Proven Results

DreamBox delivers results you can see. Kids who spend just 30–60 minutes per week with DreamBox show an average of 1.5 grade levels of growth by the end of the school year.

Demonstrated Results

DreamBox Learning is the only dual-discipline program rated STRONG by Evidence for ESSA . DreamBox programs have demonstrated efficacy across every achievement level, in every learning environment.

First Grade Curriculum Alignment

First grade math builds on kindergarten concepts like counting and patterns while introducing new topics such as addition, subtraction and place value. 

By the end of the school year, your first grader should feel confident with these key math concepts:

  • Addition and Subtraction: Solve simple math problems up to 20.
  • Counting and Place Value: Understand numbers up to 120 and learn how they fit together.
  • Shapes and Geometry: Recognize and describe 2D and 3D shapes.
  • Time and Measurement: Practice telling time and comparing lengths.
  • Patterns and Problem-Solving: Spot and create patterns, and tackle simple math problems.

Our first grade math curriculum is rigorously designed to match US state’s math standards, Common Core and several Canadian standards. First grade math concepts covered include: 

 

  • Identifying number pairs
  • Placing value to 100
  • Using clocks and telling time
  • Creating pictographs
  • Measuring objects with various abstract tools
  • Partitioning circles and rectangles with halves and fourths
  • Rounding to the nearest 10
  • And more!

Easy access anytime, anywhere

DreamBox is available on computers, laptops, and iPads through an internet browser and via our iPad app. Whether at home, in the car, or at the park, your first grader can keep practicing math wherever they are. At this time, DreamBox Math is not available on smartphones, Android tablets, or eReaders.

FAQs

Yes! DreamBox offers multiple grade levels and family plan options to make it easier than ever to support your child’s math learning.

DreamBox Math supports first graders by observing how they work through problems during each lesson. It tailors activities to their unique learning style and needs, ensuring they’re always challenged at the right level for them. As your child learns and explores, DreamBox tracks their progress and adapts lessons to help them grow. This personalized approach creates a learning experience that’s customized just for them!

You can help your first grader thrive with DreamBox by setting fun and achievable learning goals together! Kids love tracking their progress on DreamBox, which keeps them motivated and excited. Start with small goals, like “Let’s complete 5 lessons this week,” and working up to bigger ones, like “I’ll master these new math skills this month!”

Celebrating their hard work and successes to keeps their confidence growing. If math feels challenging, encourage them to keep trying and talk about what they’re learning. Simple questions like “What did you work on in math today?” can lead to meaningful conversations and show your support.

Use the DreamBox Family Dashboard to see their progress and accomplishments. You can even download certificates to celebrate milestones and make their achievements feel extra special!

No, there’s no credit card required to start a free trial with DreamBox.

First Grade Resources

Practice important 1st grade math skills like addition, subtraction, measurement, shapes, fractions and more with our games, worksheets, and fun-filled guides. Follow along with classroom activities or scaffold your learning and build a path from least advanced to more advanced topics to become the ultimate math wiz kid!

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