BIBLE:
-Daily devotions: Bible memory work, hymn singing, scripture study
(ACSI-God and My Actions), and prayer -- weekly praise assemblies--
*all other subject areas are scripture based and instructed with
a definite Christian influence* Emphasis: character traits
demonstrated throughout the Bible
CURSIVE WRITING:
-Continued practice in proper formation of all letters of the alphabet
(upper and lower case); first and last name
READING COMPREHENSION:
-BJU Readers (Once Upon an Open Book; Not So Very Long Ago);
a reading work text accompanies the readers; Read and Think Skill sheets;
Selected Class Novels; Reading to the Class; Selected Chapter Book;
Independent Study
SPELLING:
-Daily practise for weekly spelling list--weekly spelling assignment
(ACSI Spelling 3)--phonics drills, annual Spelling Bee Contest
Emphasis: recognizing phonetics in English spelling, and alertness
to sight words
LANGUAGE:
-Weekly language assignments (A Beka Language 3)--topics covered:
synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, alphabetical order, word use, letters,
paragraphs, punctuation, composition writing skills, poetry, penmanship
skills;
Emphasis: reviewing fundamental language skills
MATHEMATICS:
-Weekly math assignments (A Beka Mathematics 3)--topics covered: place value;
binary operations (=,-,x,/) with 1 and 2 digit divisors; basic geometry; fractions,
adding & subtracting fractions, reducing fractions; averaging numbers; measurement
in metric Emphasis: learning to apply arithmetic skillfully in order to function in daily life
FRENCH:
-Weekly lesson: an oral introduction to basic French vocabulary (dealing with school,
family, birthdays, holidays, verbs, and numbers), common French phrases and simple dialogue;
Emphasis: introduction to French as a second language - using Activie 1 & 2 units;
specific study on school, birthdays, animals, games, and family
GEOGRAPHY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
-Our community – study of Fergus, Ontario – past, present and future
-Welcome to our home – travelling preparations
-Papua New Guinea – customs, land formation, people language
-Argentina – ranch life, people, customs
-Mexico – people, customs, food, language, lifestyle
SCIENCE:
-Abeka 3 curriculum – weather, 5 senses, vertebrates
ART:
-Cards and pictures related to calendar holidays and occasions--
Emphasis: art expression through multi-media and developing creative and drawing skills
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
-Weekly physical activity class--fitness exercises--soccer--cross country, track and field,
cooperative games Emphasis: developing physical fitness and sportsmanship
MUSIC AND DRAMA:
-Participation in plays and musicales presented at special school programs---public speaking
contest (original speech and poetry recital), Scripture memory Emphasis: developing freedom
and familiarity in public speaking, singing, acting and choreography
FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL DAYS:
-Thanksgiving Celebration -Play/Day & Track and Field
-Skating days (5x) -visit to “Fun Farm”
-Visit from Humane Society -visit to teacher’s house
-Hawaiian Day -visit from Mexico Mission’s Trip
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