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Grades 1–3

Grades 1–3

Building Strong Foundations 

Grades 1–3 are a time of growth as students build strong academic foundations while developing confidence, responsibility, and a love of learning. Guided by teachers and Miss Mae Carden's time-tested curriculum, each year introduces new challenges that prepare students for continued success.

Academic Discovery

Students build a strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, literature, history, and composition through a thoughtfully sequenced curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

 

Character in Action

Students learn the importance of respect, responsibility, kindness, and perseverance as they develop habits that support success both in and out of the classroom.

 

Learning Comes to Life

Field trips, performances, classroom traditions, and hands-on experiences complement the curriculum and add excitement to learning.

 

Ready for the Next Step

Each year brings new opportunities for students to become more independent, take greater responsibility for their learning, and develop the confidence to embrace new challenges.

Two young boys laugh and play, partially visible inside a colorful play structure.

Two children wearing colorful Egyptian-themed paper hats smile at the camera.
Four children sit on the floor, smiling and looking at the camera.
Two young girls smile, posing in front of a large aquarium tank.
A young girl smiles, holding up a drawing of a lion.
Two young boys read books while sitting under a tree.

Signature Experiences

Every grade is enhanced by traditions, hands-on learning, and experiences that enrich learning.

  • Discovering at Ocean Institute 
  • Pioneer Day Experience 
  • Peter Rabbit Celebration
  • Ancient Egypt Experience
  • Exploring California Science Center
  • Fruit Fair Assembly
  • Chick Hatching
  • Study of the United States 

 

  • A young girl works on a math worksheet at her desk, with a stack of red and blue counting blocks beside her.
  • A smiling male teacher stands in front of a classroom of attentive young girls.
  • A teacher shakes hands with a student in a classroom with desks.
  • Children in school uniforms sit on green grass, enjoying donuts and drinks.
  • Four young boys in blue t-shirts with "Carden Hall Newport Beach" logo stand together outdoors.
  • Children wearing pharaoh headdresses enjoy a picnic on a blanket outdoors.