Redeemer Christian School
an accredited, classical and Christian school in Mesa, Arizona
Kindergarten – 2nd 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.
Our Academic Kindergarten
Math: Saxon 1
Phonics/Spelling: Sing, Spell, Read, Write/Saxon Phonics; phonemic awareness, phonograms, decoding, rules of pronunciation, fluency in work attack, consonants, short and long vowels, sight words, consonant digraphs
Reading: Saxon readers, children’s literature, teacher reads, individual sustained reading time, classroom library of wide range of children’s books, print awareness, genres-fiction vs. nonfiction, realistic fiction, Scripture
Social Studies: Student as a unique creation of God, family, church, school, community, state, country, continent, world, universe, community helpers, personal address, Christopher Columbus, Johnny Appleseed, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington Carver, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Reformation Day, Thanksgiving Day Feast sponsor
Bible: Bob Jones Press (God’s Care for His People)
Science: Christian Schools International, observation, field trips, (5 senses, weather, soil and plants, birds (eggs, ostrich, quail, eagle), mammals (raccoon, pets, cats, lion, rabbit, fox), habitats, buoyancy and submersion
Art: Monart method ‘Elements of Shape’, drawing, shading, painting, color theory, hand dexterity and control.
Music: Basic concepts of sound, singing on pitch, melodic and rhythmic patterns, Kristalbell Handbells, tempo, solfege notes, stage presence
Handwriting: Pre-handwriting (motor) skills, and Abeka Cursive and Manuscript, capital and lowercase letters in manuscript and cursive, high frequency words in manuscript and cursive, first and last name in cursive
Other subject areas: P.E., Recitation
First Grade
Bible: Bob Jones Press (God’s Love for His People), scripture memory, Hymns of the Month, Westminster catechism questions, memorize the books of the Bible, and 12 Tribes of Israel
Math: Saxon 2
Phonics/Spelling: Saxon Phonics; phonemic awareness, phonograms, decoding, rules of pronunciation, fluency in work attack, consonants, short and long vowels, sight words, consonant digraphs, vocabulary development, dictionary skills, Sitton Spelling 1/2
History: Assorted texts, chronological study of Arizona History, geography of landforms, Arizona
Literature: Developmentally appropriate children’s literature: sequenced literal comprehension, interpretation, critical comprehension, Scripture, genres- fiction vs. nonfiction, fables, folktales, literary devices, poetry, Biblical, animal, realistic fiction, scientific non-fiction, plays, drama, oral and pictorial book reports
Grammar: Shurley Grammar 1
Composition: Pudewa –Excellence in Writing, journaling, note writing, copy book, writing simple paragraphs
Handwriting: Abeka –cursive instruction, copy book
Art: Monart method ‘Elements of Shape’
Science: Abeka, Bob Jones, assorted texts: Skills of Scientific investigation, Butterflies, tooth health, climates, desert animals, desert plants, water cycle, food pyramid, exercise, sound, annual science fair, field trips
Music: Basic concepts of sound, matching pitch, melodic and rhythmic patterns, Kristalbell Handbells, tempo, solfege notes, music history and listening related to topics in science and history, stage presence
Other subject areas: P.E., Recitation –puppetry, Study Skills
Second Grade
Bible: Veritas Press: chronological study of Genesis through Joshua, scripture memory, Hymns of the Month, Westminster catechism questions, memorize the Days of Creation, plagues of Egypt, Ten Commandments,
Math: Saxon 3
Spelling/Phonics: Saxon/ Sitton –phonemes, spelling rules and corresponding lists, vocabulary from children’s literature Sitton Spelling 1/2
History: Veritas Press; Creation, Chronological study of Ancient Egypt to its conquering by Alexander the Great, timeline notebook, geography and nations of the Middle East and Africa, field trips, class projects, awareness of original significant historical documents (Rosetta stone, hieroglyphics, Carter’s discoveries, etc.)
Literature: Developmentally appropriate children’s literature: sequenced literal comprehension, interpretation, critical comprehension, Scripture, genres-tall tales, mystery, book series studies, literary devices, poetry, realistic fiction, scientific nonfiction, drama-plays, oral and beginning, written book reports
Grammar: Shurley Grammar 2
Composition: Pudewa –Excellence in Writing, journaling, note writing, copy book, paragraphs
Handwriting: Abeka –cursive instruction, calligraphy, copy book
Art: Monart method ‘Drawing with Children’
Music: Basic concepts of sound, matching pitch, melodic and rhythmic patterns, Kristalbell Handbells, dynamics, tempo, meter, solfege notes, music history and listening related to topics in science and history, stage presence
Science: Abeka, Bob Jones, assorted texts: skills of scientific investigation, fossils, archaeology, insects, light, simple machines, rocks, water, preservation, other science studies related to ancient Egypt, scientific method, science fair, science field trips
Other subject areas: P.E., Recitation, Study Skills
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Elementary, 3-5; Middle School, 6-8; High School, 9-12; Homeschool
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