Read the following information and use the table below to figure out which curriculum to use with your child.
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 a PreK program for children who are older or more advanced. The 5 Year Curriculum Bible themes focus on the meaning behind the Scripture instead of simply memorizing Bible stories. The child will learn what the Bible is, who God is, ways that God desires to help us, and how we need to live. The 5 Year Curriculum focuses on writing the letters and identifying the letters in words. Each week contains a sight word taken from the "Fry Instant Word" list. According to Dr. Edward B. Fry, 25 of the 28 words introduced in the curriculum make up 1/3 of all items published. Academically, the child is introduced to many early elementary concepts - coins, clock, addition, weather, and so much more. Gross and motor skill activities along with visual perception activities are also a part of this curriculum.
Which Curriculum Do I Use Table
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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. | |
|
3 Year Curriculum |
3 |
2 or 3 |
Count to 10, Say ABC's, help with basic chores, basic self-care | |
|
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 | |
|
5 Year Curriculum |
5 |
1 |
Write all letters and numbers; understands the phonetic meaning of letters; understands basic Bible stories; knows full name, address, and phone number; use the phone and call 911; is ready for basic sight words and may be ready to begin reading; has a greater attention span |
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.
Steps to Take:
1st - Figure out how many years each child has before Kindergarten. A child who has only one year needs to be doing the 4 Year Curriculum if possible so that they are prepared.
2nd - Using the Objective Pre and Post Test, figure out what each child knows.
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