Redeemer Christian School
an accredited, classical and Christian school in Mesa, Arizona
Elementary: 3rd - 5th Grade
The following provides an overview in each grade and in each subject as to the tools utilized in meting out the elements of the classical Christian curriculum. The classical Christian approach teaches each subject within a Christ-centered framework. The classical “tools of learning” are employed in the classroom, which accelerate children’s acquisition of academic skills and comprehension.
Third Grade
Bible: Veritas Press: Judges through Kings, scripture memory, Hymns of the Month, Westminster catechism questions, memorize the major divisions of the books of the Bible
Math: Saxon 5/4
Spelling: Sitton –spelling rules, rimes, corresponding lists, vocabulary from children’s literature
History: Veritas Press; Chronological study of Ancient Greece and Rome to the Fall of Rome, timeline notebook, geography of Mediterranean, field trips, songs, poems, class projects, famous leaders and their impact, seven ancient wonders of the world, memorization of the 50 states and capitals, atlas study, awareness of original significant historical documents
Literature: Developmentally appropriate children’s literature: sequenced literal comprehension, interpretation, critical comprehension, Scripture, genres-myth, mystery, adventure, literary devices, poetry, Greek and Roman mythology, epic tales, oral and written book reports.
Grammar: Shurley Grammar 3
Latin: Latin for Children, Classical Academic Press, Book A
Composition: Pudewa –Excellence in Writing, journaling, note writing, copy book, short essay answers
Handwriting: Abeka –cursive instruction, calligraphy, copy book
Art: Monart method ‘Elements of Shape’
Science: Abeka, Bob Jones, assorted texts: skills of scientific investigation, astronomy, planets, stars, constellations, birds, human body, other science areas related to the chronological study of ancient Greece and Rome, biannual science fair, field trips
Music: Matching pitch, intervals, melodic and rhythmic patterns, singing in a round, partner songs, beginning part singing, beginning recorder, music history and listening related to topics in science and history, stage presence
Other subject areas: P.E., Recitation, Study Skills, Research Skills
Fourth Grade
Bible: Veritas Press; Chronicles through Malachi, scripture memory, Hymns of the Month, Westminster catechism questions
Math: Saxon 6/5
Spelling: Sitton –spelling rules, thematic lists, vocabulary studies
History: Veritas Press –Chronological study of Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation, timeline notebook, maps and detailed geography of Europe and Eastern Europe, field trips, songs, poems, class projects, famous leaders and their impact, literature, art, music, dance, and scientific advancements during this time period, study of original significant historical documents, Reformation Day Festival
Grammar: Shurley Grammar 4 and 5
Latin: Latin for Children, Classical Academic Press, Book B
Composition: Pudewa –Excellence in Writing, journaling, note-writing, short essay answers, short stories, etc.
Handwriting: Abeka –cursive mastery, calligraphy, copy book
Literature: Developmentally appropriate children’s literature: sequenced literal comprehension, interpretation, critical comprehension, Scripture, genres-fables, folktales, legends, myth, mystery, adventure, nonfiction, author studies and series, literary devices, poetry, allegory, scientific nonfiction, historical fiction, science fiction, biography, oral and written book reports
Science: (Science4Kids, Abeka, Bob Jones) scientific method, steps of inquiry, ancient inventions-catapult, pendulum, flight, human body, organ systems, diseases, birds and falconry, and other science areas related to the chronological study of the Middle Ages, biannual science fair, field trips
Art: Monart method ‘Elements of Shape’
Music: Matching pitch, melodic and rhythmic patterns, singing in a round, intervals, partner songs – beginning part singing, Continue on recorder, music history and listening related to topics in science and history, stage presence
Other subject areas: P.E., Recitation, Study Skills, Research Skills
Fifth Grade
Bible: Veritas Press---The Gospels, scripture memory, Hymns of the Month, Westminster catechism questions
Math: Saxon 7/6 or 8/7
Spelling/Vocab: Sitton –spelling rules, thematic lists, Wordly Wise-vocabulary studies, word origin studies
History: Veritas Press; Chronological study of Explorers and History from 1400 to 1815, timeline notebook, detailed physical and social geography of North and South America, field trips, songs, poems, class projects, famous leaders and their impact, literature, art, music, dance, and scientific advancements during this time period, detailed map and compass study, study of original significant historical documents, major battles, Thanksgiving Feast co-sponsor
Literature: Developmentally appropriate children’s literature: sequenced literal comprehension, interpretation, critical comprehension, Scripture, genres- folktales, legends, myth, mystery, adventure, nonfiction, historical fiction, science fiction, biography, literary devices, poetry, diaries, drama, oral and written book reports
Grammar: Shurley Grammar 6
Latin: Latin for Children, Classical Academic Press, Books B and C
Composition: Pudewa –Excellence in Writing
Handwriting: Abeka –cursive mastery, copy book
Science: Science4Kids, Abeka, Bob Jones and others –scientific method, steps of inquiry, compass, latitude, longitude, ocean studies, cave studies, bat, sundial, and other science areas related to the chronological study of colonial America, inventors and famous inventions, biannual science fair, science field trips
Art: Monart method ‘Elements of Shape’
Music: Matching pitch, melodic and rhythmic patterns, singing in a round, intervals, partner songs –beginning part singing, Continue on recorder, music history and listening related to topics in science and history, stage presence
Other subject areas: P.E., Recitation, Study Skills, Research Skills
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Primary, K-2; Middle School, 6-8; High School, 9-12; Homeschool
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