WORSHIP & BIBLE

We will worship God and pray daily to start off our morning. Copy-work of a bible verse will be included in morning work time. We will also integrate Biblical truths and share stories from the Bible as we learn about events in history and principles of science.

 

LANGUAGE ARTS

We will be using our Good and Beautiful Language Arts books in class and at home.  Students will bring their Language Arts books to class for daily lessons. The lessons will cover phonics, reading, writing, spelling, grammar usage, punctuation and vocabulary. Students will work on 2 lessons in class and 3 lessons at home.

 

MATH

We will be using our Good and Beautiful Math books in class and at home. Students will bring their Math books to class for daily lessons. We will aim to complete two lessons in class and three at home each week.

 

HISTORY

Our history exploration (Years 1–4) covers ancient history through modern history, but each course stops in different places and time periods to explore in depth. Some of our topics this year will include:

• Israel  after the exile to Modern

• Life of Christ

• Ancient Africa

• Native North Americans

• U.S. Westward Expansion

• Industrial Revolutions

• World War 2

 

SCIENCE

We use unit studies to explore key topics with several lessons. This year, our topics focus on geology, motion and simple machines.

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READING

Students will have an opportunity to read individually and in reading groups. We will also read some books aloud together.

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PE GAMES

PE games are designed to keep our students active and engaged.

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ART

We will have delightful adventures in art at least once a week. Lessons will introduce children to the vocabulary of art in innovative ways that produce clear understanding and appreciation of art. Students will be encouraged  to apply the concepts and techniques we learn in art to their own ideas and interests. Children will create with watercolor crayons, oil pastels, paint and learn to cut and fold paper.

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MUSIC

Music is a chance for every student to shine! With singing, movement, and some instruments, students will learn to appreciate music as well as begin to read and write in the languages of music. Students will participate in a Christmas program, as well as a public showcase at the end of the school year.

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SPANISH

Students will learn Spanish through fun classroom activities and at-home online learning. The class will develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Integrated music will help students with vocabulary and fluency while encouraging the joy of singing.

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• All required 2nd-3rd grade curriculum will be purchased in bulk by EMERGE and billed to families.

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