1st Grade Curriculum

Language & Literacy

  • Reading: Decoding grade-level text with a focus on fluency and expression.
  • Writing: Crafting narrative, opinion, and informative sentences with proper punctuation.

Math & Science

  • Numeracy: Addition and subtraction within 20; place value understanding up to 120.
  • Logic: Telling time to the hour/half-hour and interpreting simple data.
  • Inquiry: Hands-on study of weather patterns, life cycles, and material properties.

Social Studies & Development

  • Civics: Understanding community roles, citizenship, and basic map reading.
  • Skills: Active listening, conflict resolution, and personal goal-setting.
  • Physical: Developing locomotor skills, coordination, and fine-motor stamina.

Faith & Discipleship

  • Gospel Story: Identifying the arc of Creation, the Fall, and the Resurrection.
  • Catechism: Classroom application of the Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer.
  • Identity: Living daily in Baptismal identity and the assurance of forgiveness.
  • Worship: Studying parables and miracles while participating in worship.