First Grade

Patron Saint: St. John Bosco

1st Grade

First grade at St. Clare’s introduces students to a classical Catholic education by forming strong habits of attention, memory, and wonder through stories, music, mathematics, and hands-on exploration of the beauty of creation. 

  • Daily prayer and sacred music rooted in the Ward Method

  • Strong phonics-based literacy instruction

  • Exposure to classic stories and poetry

  • Introduction to history through Ancient Greece

  • Conceptual understanding of mathematics using Singapore Math

  • Hands-on science exploration of God’s creation

  • Memorization and recitation to strengthen language and attention

  • Integration of faith across academic subjects

Courses & Programs

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Religion / Faith Formation

Introduction to prayer and reverence
Sacred songs and hymns
Classroom prayer routines
Children encounter the life of Christ though hands-on materials.
Nurtures a personal relationship with God through prayerful listening. 
Participation in school liturgical life

Fundations

English Language Arts

Literacy Essentials phonics-based instruction
Frequent read-alouds of fairy tales, classic picture books, and poetry
Poetry recitations to build memory, language rhythm, and articulation
Oral narration to develop listening and comprehension
Early handwriting and sentence formation
Students are immersed in rich language through daily reading.

Singapore Math

Mathematics

Singapore Math: Dimensions 1A & 1B
Strong number sense using visual models and manipulatives
Emphasis on understanding quantity, patterns, and relationships
Introduction to addition and subtraction through concrete examples
Mental math and mathematical reasoning

Nature observations; physical properties and change

Science

Study of Earth’s surface, living things, and matter
Hands-on observation and classification
Asking questions and making simple predictions
Drawing and describing what is observed
Learning respect for the natural world as God’s creation

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

History

Introduction to Ancient Greece through stories and myths
Learning history through narrative rather than isolated facts
Awareness of time through stories of the past
Understanding how ancient cultures shaped later civilization
Developing a sense of continuity and tradition

Fundations

Specials

Art: basic drawing, lines, shapes, and Christian imagery
Music: Ward Method Level 1, rhythm, pitch, liturgical songs
PE: small and large motor skills, coordination, teamwork, cooperative games
Technology: basic computer skills, guided educational activities, and testing

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Singapore Dimensions Math is a tested approach that teaches for math mastery and a deep number sense. Students learn how to manipulate numbers and the
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View of Earth's curvature and atmosphere from space above clouds.
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Hours of Operation

  • Student supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
  • School is in session from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • The office is open from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM on school days.
  • Student pick-up is from 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM.
  • Afterschool programs available until 4:15 PM.
  • Gypsum, Eagle, Edwards, Avon & Vail bus transportation available.

Contact Information

You can contact the school during hours of operation by visiting the office, calling, or emailing.