The ABCJLM Curriculum...
Simplicity is the key to this Christian, Bible-based preschool curriculum site. The curriculum is basic enough for the most energetic child but allows for supplemental material to be added for the child who desires more sit-down activities. The learning is incorporated into the child's day instead of controlling their day. The key is allowing the preschooler to explore, play, and learn new things through trial and error; not through "drill and kill."
Four different curriculum are available or in the process of being written - one for each age 2-5 years old. Each curriculum builds upon the other with a foundation of the Bible and preparation for Kindergarten being the goal. The 36 week curriculum is intended to be taught from August to May so that the Bible themes and reviews coincide with holidays. However the program is flexible enough to be started whenever it is convenient. All curriculum follow the same general plan.
The 2 Year Curriculum focuses on themes with corresponding Bible stories. Bible stories are supported with memory verses, songs, and finger plays, poems or nursery rhymes. Academically, 2-year-olds is introduced to colors, shapes, counting to 10, and saying letters. The child is also taught self-care and manners along with personal information. A "Book of the Week" introduces your child to some of the best preschool books in print according to ABCJLM users and our family.
The 3 Year Curriculum consists of a chronological study of Bible stories starting in Genesis. Each Bible story is supported with a memory verse, song, and finger play or nursery rhyme. Academically, 3-year-olds learn colors, Letter of the Week consisting of the uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and basic math skills including shapes, sorting, spatial concepts, and patterns. Gross and fine motor skill activities are also included in this curriculum. A "Book of the Week" introduces your child to some of the best preschool books in print according to ABCJLM users and our family.
The 4 Year Curriculum is geared toward those children who will be entering Kindergarten the next year. It consists of the Fruits of the Spirit and character traits which are supported through Bible characters, memory verses, and songs. Academically, 4-year-olds learn how to write their letters, numbers, name, phone number, address as well as learning about the seasons, senses, and tying a shoe to name a few. Also basic math such as shapes, colors, spatial concepts, sorting, opposites, sequencing, and patterns are learned. Gross and motor skill activities along with visual perception activities are also a part of this curriculum.
The 5 Year Curriculum is in the process of being written and Lord willing will be fully available in early summer. This Pre-K curriculum is written for children who are older or more advanced. Think of this curriculum as an introduction to early elementary studies.
Whether you plan to homeschool for several years or just during the preschool years, the curriculum are set up to prepare a child for Kindergarten in a public, private, or a home school setting. Sunday school, preschool, daycare and other group settings will also find it easy to use the curriculum. While everything on the website is free for individual family home use, upon ABCJLM users' request, the curriculum and worksheets are now available to order in book form. To order the curriculum in book form or Kindle edition click here.
Which Curriculum Do I Use?
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Age |
Years until Kindergarten |
Child Can: |
Notes: |
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2 Year Curriculum |
2 |
3 or 4 |
This curriculum is an introduction to learning the Bible and academic concepts. | |
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3 Year Curriculum |
3 |
2 or 3 |
Count to 10, Say ABC's, help with basic chores, basic self-care | |
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4 Year Curriculum |
4 |
1 or 2 |
Write name, name and phonetic sounds of letters, can trace all letters and numbers, colors and shapes, spatial concepts, sorting, and patterns | |
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5 Year Curriculum |
5 |
1 |
Write letters and numbers; knows full name, address, and phone number; use the phone and call 911; |
This curriculum is written for children who are more advanced or "held back" from Kindergarten due to their birth date, maturity, or other issue. |
Using the above table, you can figure out which curriculum would be appropriate for your child. Because each curriculum builds upon the previous one it is best for the child to know the previous curriculum's objectives. Because some children, like our own, have summer birthdays, they may have an additional year of preschool. The 5 Year Curriculum has been written specifically for them.
The ABCJLM Curriculum and this website are free for the teaching of children in a individual family, home setting under the Terms of Use only. Use of any idea or printable on this website and/or the curriculum with any child not in your individual family whether in a daycare, childcare, preschool, church or other setting requires the purchase of a License first.
