Primary Grades (Kindergarten - 2nd grade)
The primary years are a remarkable time. In Kindergarten through 2nd grade, children are becoming readers, writers, mathematicians, and thinkers. At Ave Maria, every day brings something new to discover and we take that responsibility seriously and joyfully.
In the homeroom classroom, students grow and thrive in their core academic subjects alongside teachers who know them well. They develop strong literacy and writing skills, building the confidence that comes from finding their own voice on the page. In math, students master the foundational concepts that make more complex problem-solving feel approachable and exciting rather than intimidating.
But learning at Ave Maria goes well beyond the homeroom. Our specialist teachers enrich students' days with music, art, technology, foreign language, library, and physical education. Giving every child the chance to discover new passions and shine in unexpected ways.
But learning at Ave Maria goes well beyond the homeroom. Our specialist teachers enrich students' days with music, art, technology, foreign language, library, and physical education. Giving every child the chance to discover new passions and shine in unexpected ways.
From the moment they walk through our doors each morning to the last goodbye at the end of the day, children at Ave Maria experience something truly special: a place where they are known, celebrated, and genuinely happy to be. This is more than a great school. This is where your child belongs.
kindergarten
Language Arts/Reading: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Poetry, Fiction, Sayings and Phrases
History and Geography: World Geography, Spatial Sense, Overview of the Seven Continents, American Geography, Native American Peoples; Past and Present, Early Exploration and Settlement, Presidents; Past and Present, Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Patterns and Classification, Numbers and Number Sense, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Plants and Plant Growth, Animals and Their Needs, Human Body (Five Senses), Introduction to Magnetism, Seasons and Weather, Taking Care of the Earth, Science Biographies
Religion: The Mass, Prayers, Creation, Our Church Family, Bible Stories, The Sacrament of Baptism, Religious Holidays, Saints, Christian Values
Art: Color Identification, Nursery Rhymes, Five Senses, Plants, Farms, St. Francis, Native Americans, Seasons, Pets, Springs, Early Birds, Lady Bugs, Flowers
Music: Artists and Ensembles, Band and Strings, Guitar, Vocal and Choral
Physical Education: Building a Foundation/Fitness, Kicking/Trapping, Manipulatives, Catching/Throwing, Balance, Stunts and Tumbling, Parachutes, Dance and Flexibility, Dribbling, Volleying, Striking, Games
Foreign Language: Greetings and Introductions, Religious Holidays, Numbers, Colors, Patterns, Songs
Technology: Introduction to Vocabulary, Introduction to Graphics, Introduction to Mouse Skills, Introduction to Keyboarding, Introduction to the Internet, Introduction to Digital Citizenship, Introduction to Computer Etiquette, Introduction to Windows
History and Geography: World Geography, Spatial Sense, Overview of the Seven Continents, American Geography, Native American Peoples; Past and Present, Early Exploration and Settlement, Presidents; Past and Present, Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Patterns and Classification, Numbers and Number Sense, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Plants and Plant Growth, Animals and Their Needs, Human Body (Five Senses), Introduction to Magnetism, Seasons and Weather, Taking Care of the Earth, Science Biographies
Religion: The Mass, Prayers, Creation, Our Church Family, Bible Stories, The Sacrament of Baptism, Religious Holidays, Saints, Christian Values
Art: Color Identification, Nursery Rhymes, Five Senses, Plants, Farms, St. Francis, Native Americans, Seasons, Pets, Springs, Early Birds, Lady Bugs, Flowers
Music: Artists and Ensembles, Band and Strings, Guitar, Vocal and Choral
Physical Education: Building a Foundation/Fitness, Kicking/Trapping, Manipulatives, Catching/Throwing, Balance, Stunts and Tumbling, Parachutes, Dance and Flexibility, Dribbling, Volleying, Striking, Games
Foreign Language: Greetings and Introductions, Religious Holidays, Numbers, Colors, Patterns, Songs
Technology: Introduction to Vocabulary, Introduction to Graphics, Introduction to Mouse Skills, Introduction to Keyboarding, Introduction to the Internet, Introduction to Digital Citizenship, Introduction to Computer Etiquette, Introduction to Windows
1st grade curriculum
Language Arts/Reading: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Poetry, Fiction, Sayings and Phrases
History and Geography: World Geography, Early World Civilizations, Modern Civilizations and Culture, Mexico, Early American People and Civilizations, Early American Exploration and Settlement, From Colonies to Independence, The American Revolution, Early Exploration of the American West, American Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Patterns and Classification, Numbers and Number Sense, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Living Things and Their Environments, Human Body (Body Systems), Matter, Properties of Matter, Measurement, Introduction to Electricity, Astronomy, The Earth, Science Biographies
Religion: Revelation That All Creation is a Gift From God, The Holy Trinity, The Great Commandment, Jesus’ Words and Actions Teach Us To Show Love and To Serve God, Liturgy and Sacraments, Recite Traditional Prayers Independently
Art: Fish and Oceans, Cave Art, Egypt, Mexico, Texture, Christmas, Portrait, Ancient Mexican Culture, Color Mixing, Still Life, Flowers
Music: Artists and Ensembles, Band and Strings, Guitar, Vocal and Choral
Physical Education: Building a Foundation/Fitness, Kicking/Trapping, Manipulatives, Catching/Throwing, Balance, Stunts and Tumbling, Parachutes, Dance and Flexibility, Dribbling, Volleying, Striking, Games
Technology: Vocabulary, Graphics, Mouse Skills, Keyboarding, the Internet, Digital Citizenship, Computer Etiquette, Introduction to Hardware, and Windows
Foreign Language: Prayers, Body, Family, Calendar, Weather, Animals, Mexico
History and Geography: World Geography, Early World Civilizations, Modern Civilizations and Culture, Mexico, Early American People and Civilizations, Early American Exploration and Settlement, From Colonies to Independence, The American Revolution, Early Exploration of the American West, American Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Patterns and Classification, Numbers and Number Sense, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Living Things and Their Environments, Human Body (Body Systems), Matter, Properties of Matter, Measurement, Introduction to Electricity, Astronomy, The Earth, Science Biographies
Religion: Revelation That All Creation is a Gift From God, The Holy Trinity, The Great Commandment, Jesus’ Words and Actions Teach Us To Show Love and To Serve God, Liturgy and Sacraments, Recite Traditional Prayers Independently
Art: Fish and Oceans, Cave Art, Egypt, Mexico, Texture, Christmas, Portrait, Ancient Mexican Culture, Color Mixing, Still Life, Flowers
Music: Artists and Ensembles, Band and Strings, Guitar, Vocal and Choral
Physical Education: Building a Foundation/Fitness, Kicking/Trapping, Manipulatives, Catching/Throwing, Balance, Stunts and Tumbling, Parachutes, Dance and Flexibility, Dribbling, Volleying, Striking, Games
Technology: Vocabulary, Graphics, Mouse Skills, Keyboarding, the Internet, Digital Citizenship, Computer Etiquette, Introduction to Hardware, and Windows
Foreign Language: Prayers, Body, Family, Calendar, Weather, Animals, Mexico
2nd grade curriculum
Language Arts/Reading: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Poetry, Fiction, Sayings and Phrases
History and Geography: World Geography, Early Asian Civilizations, Modern Japanese Civilization, The Ancient Greek Civilization, American Government, The Constitution, The War of 1812, Westward Expansion, The Civil War, Immigration and Citizenship, Fighting for a Cause, Geography of the Americas, Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Numbers and Number Sense, Fractions, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Cycles in Nature, Seasonal Cycles, Life Cycles; Water Cycle, Insects, Human Body, Cells, Digestive and Excretory Systems, Magnetism, Simple Machines, Science Biographies
Religion: Mission of Jesus, Holy Trinity, Seven Commandments, Parts of the Mass, Assist With Preparation of First Reconciliation, Assist With Preparation of First Communion
Art: Japan, India, Westward, Life Cycles, Advent-Christmas, Dragons, Landscapes, Architecture, South America,
Music: Artists and Ensembles, Band and Strings, Guitar, Vocal and Choral
Physical Education: Building a Foundation/Fitness, Kicking/Trapping, Manipulatives, Catching/Throwing, Balance, Stunts and Tumbling, Parachutes, Dance and Flexibility, Dribbling, Volleying, Striking, Games
Technology: Vocabulary, Graphics, Mouse Skills, Keyboarding, the Internet, Introduction to Excel, Digital Citizenship, Introduction to Word Processing, Computer Etiquette, Reviewing Hardware, and Windows
Foreign Language: Saints, Numbers, Calendar, Shapes, Food, Geography of South America
History and Geography: World Geography, Early Asian Civilizations, Modern Japanese Civilization, The Ancient Greek Civilization, American Government, The Constitution, The War of 1812, Westward Expansion, The Civil War, Immigration and Citizenship, Fighting for a Cause, Geography of the Americas, Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Numbers and Number Sense, Fractions, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Cycles in Nature, Seasonal Cycles, Life Cycles; Water Cycle, Insects, Human Body, Cells, Digestive and Excretory Systems, Magnetism, Simple Machines, Science Biographies
Religion: Mission of Jesus, Holy Trinity, Seven Commandments, Parts of the Mass, Assist With Preparation of First Reconciliation, Assist With Preparation of First Communion
Art: Japan, India, Westward, Life Cycles, Advent-Christmas, Dragons, Landscapes, Architecture, South America,
Music: Artists and Ensembles, Band and Strings, Guitar, Vocal and Choral
Physical Education: Building a Foundation/Fitness, Kicking/Trapping, Manipulatives, Catching/Throwing, Balance, Stunts and Tumbling, Parachutes, Dance and Flexibility, Dribbling, Volleying, Striking, Games
Technology: Vocabulary, Graphics, Mouse Skills, Keyboarding, the Internet, Introduction to Excel, Digital Citizenship, Introduction to Word Processing, Computer Etiquette, Reviewing Hardware, and Windows
Foreign Language: Saints, Numbers, Calendar, Shapes, Food, Geography of South America
