Religion – Northwestern Publishing – Christ Light
- Presents the story of God and his people in chronological order and teaches the events in context, so students understand more fully what it means to be a part of God’s family.
- Old Testament and New Testament alternate each year.
- Teacher-directed Bible story is the central element with Law and Gospel in each lesson.
- Weekly Scripture memory verses
- Daily devotions (classroom & school-wide)
- Weekly praise/hymn sing
- Corporate prayer time daily
- Weekly chapel (frequent student performances)
Language Arts: Bob Jones-Reading, Spalding-Phonics, Shurley-Grammar, Spalding- Spelling
- Systematically teaches letter knowledge and phonemic awareness
- Introduces sound/spelling systematically
- Direct instruction in blending sounds into words
- Builds fluency, the key to comprehension, through decodable books
- Connects spelling to phonics through dictation and spelling activities
- Introduces parts of speech and sentence diagramming
Learning Centers for Language Development
- Library Corner
- Listening Center
- Art Center
Math – Saxon
- Systematically teaches math concepts through active participation
- Introduces problem solving activities with story driven lessons daily
- Math concepts incorporated in daily “Math Meeting”
- Exposes students to calendar concepts, coin counting, and graphs
- Challenges students to analyze data, see patterns, and explore mathematical relationships
- Continued work with addition and subtraction
- Introduction to geometry, time, money and measurement
- Fact Cards
Multi-Sensory Activities for Math
- Computer Games
- Geo Boards
- 100 Day Celebration
- Patterning Activities
- Clock Activities
- Fraction Practice
- Experiences with Money
History – Bob Jones
- Systematically integrates themes from our Country
- Introduces American Indians and famous Americans
- Begins introducing European discovery
- Explores the geographic, social, and economic aspects of the world
- Affords beginning experiences with maps, map reading, and globes
- Exposure to Cultural foods
Typical Multi-Sensory Activities for Social Studies
- Historic crafts
- Special seasonal events
- Timeline
- Cooking
Science – Bob Jones
- Exposes students to life, physical, earth, and health science
- Provides hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom
Multi-Sensory Activities for Science
- Magnets
- Planting flowers
- Arts & crafts
- Food and senses testing
Enrichment Activities
- Library
- Music
- Physical Education
- Art
- Computer
Extension Activities
- “Reading Partners” with upper grade class
- Field trips
- Summer home visitation by teacher
- Field Day
- Outdoor Education
- Christmas Program
- Spring Musical