Kindergarten Curriculum

Bible:

At Plaza Heights Christian Academy, the children are taught from the ACSI Elementary Bible series. We believe that God's Word is a very important part of teaching and training children. "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. The ACSI Elementary Bible series weaves seven themes into the lessons, both directly and indirectly:
  • God loves and cares for us.
  • We must experience salvation to be in right relationship with God.
  • God's desire for us is that we be conformed to the character of Jesus Christ.
  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is dynamic and life changing when a Christian is faithful to grow in knowledge and obedience to Him.
  • While the inner person is the primary focus of faith, outward behavior is its ultimate test.
  • The truth of God is revealed in His Word, the Bible, and only a knowledge of God and His works can establish a solid foundation for life.
  • God has a heart for all people of the world, and His will is that Christians learn to serve others and to share the good news of salvation in their homes, their neighborhoods, and the whole world.
Language Arts:

Phonics and Reading:
  • Review of names and sounds of the letters, consonant-vowel blends, one- and two-vowel words.
  • Beginning phonics rules and special sounds.
  • Writing of blends from dictation.
  • Reading skills; speed, comprehension, and phrase reading.
Cursive Writing: Writing letters, blends, words, sentences, and the student's name.

Language: Recognition and writing of sentences with capital letters and periods.

Poetry: Thirteen poems committed to memory.

Science:

Plants: God's Plan for Seeds

Animals:
  • God's Plan for Animals
  • God's Plan for the Seashore
Health and Human Biology: God's Plan for Me

Earth and Space:
  • God's Plan for Weather
  • God's Plan for Seasons
Mathematics:

Children are taught from the ACSI Elementary Mathematics series. The consumable work texts for grades 1, 2, and 3 and the hardcover textbooks for grades 4, 5, and 6 contain 176 colorful and carefully designed lessons that will capture your students' imagination. The pages are not filled with problems. Rather the lessons are designed to lead students to an understanding of each concept before challenging them to apply what they have learned to real-life problems.

Social Studies:
  • Community Helpers
  • Children of the World
  • America: Our Great Country (map studies, famous Americans and places)