5 years old
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Curriculum
We educate and nurture in a faith focused setting!
Bible
Abeka Bible lessons take Kindergarteners through the old and new testament throughout the school year. Children will learn non-denominational lessons on the Salvation Series, Genesis Series, the Life of Christ Series, and Missionary Stories. Memory verses and prayer are incorporated into daily classroom activities, helping to teach our students how to live through Christ.
Language Arts
Abeka’s language arts program includes Phonics, Reading, Language concepts, and writing skills. Students enjoy a variety of activities as they learn and review vowel and consonant sounds, blends, one and two-vowel words, words with special sounds and sentence comprehension. As children advance in their phonics skills, they will begin reading our Basic Phonic Readers. These small books are a great starting point to begin reading skills. These books take the phonic skills and put them into action. As children advance, a variety of books and reading levels are introduced to challenge students. Concepts such as opposites, rhyming, classifying, grouping, positional words, and deductive reasoning will be taught. Vocabulary skills development will work to teach similarities and differences, complete statements, and the use of simple analogies and descriptive words. Kindergarteners will be taught good writing posture, proper pencil position and slanted paper position to help them learn to write. As their first year of elementary school progresses you will see tremendous growth in your child, ensuring they are well prepared for first grade.
Math
Abeka’s math program is taught using a variety of methods such as games, manipulatives, and workbooks. Math begins with number recognition, and counting, then will expand throughout the year to include: counting by tens and fives, written numbers, comparisons, addition, subtraction, problem solving, time, measurements, simple fractions and geometry using shapes. Math will be fun to explore and learn while in Kindergarten!
Social Studies
Abeka Social Studies introduces students to a variety of new concepts in our own community, country and around the world! Community helpers are taught by teaching about different professions, and how they impact our community. The beginnings of American history is taught, such as Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and George Washington. Important American symbols such as the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and Mount Rushmore are introduced. Directions such as north, south, east and west, as well as continents and oceans. Interesting features of twelve countries around the world are explored by learning locations, landscapes, landmarks and historical people. simple geography. Abeka Social Studies will engage your child by teaching them about the world they live in and how they can make an impact in that world!
Science
Even at a young age children are curious about everything around them and ask many questions. Abeka’s science program is a simple, exciting introduction to God’s plan for the universe. Units are covered throughout the year teaching students in the areas of: Health & Human Body where they’ll learn about body parts, safety guidelines, growth, hygiene, and that they were designed by God! Weather where they’ll learn about the different types of weather such as windy, sunny, cloudy, rainy, hot & cold. Storms, snow and wind are also discussed as well as safety in weather, and how to dress appropriately for the conditions. Seasons are taught as we experience them through-out the year making learning more meaningful. Investigations of seeds and plants will be conducted to teach how plants are formed, why they are important to our environment, how to care for them, and why they are important to farmers and our families. Animals is always a favorite unit of our students. They will learn the baby names of animals, the difference between an animal and insect, how they are born (alive or hatched), animals homes, and proper animal care.
Developmental Skills
Developmental skills such as hand-eye coordination, visual perception, listening and thinking, and good character are taught. Social and personal skills are important as your child navigates a new phase in their lives. It is important for our students to learn how to work with each other and develop good character traits. Health and safety skills such as diet, good dental care, obeying rules, and safety at home and school are explored. Motor skills in the form of fine motor (writing, art, manipulative play) and gross motor (outdoor play, music & movement) are incorporated into daily activities. And listening skills such as following directions are stressed.