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The Precious Promise Curriculum
We are pleased to hear so many positive remarks from parents, teachers and children of our A BEKA Book Learning program. We are delighted to continue offering this highly acclaimed curriculum at Precious Promise Academy.
This early learning program is based on sound scholarship, common sense and the Bible. Thousands of Christians and private schools around the world are successfully using the A BEKA Book curriculum. This traditional approach to education keeps learning lively, interesting and memorable. Scriptural and character building truths are woven throughout every book. Over thirty years of testing and actual classroom experience goes into every book, so you can be sure that you are getting quality.
Learning is positive, exciting, and productive. Precious Promise Academy programs offer a Christian philosophy of education and a Christian environment for growth. Our programs stress writing, phonics, numbers, health, safety, and manners.
The A BEKA curriculum is a Christian approach to education. The materials keep learning lively, interesting, and memorable. Developed over thirty years of actual classroom experience, it is an education that prepares children for accelerated academics.
Spiritual Growth
God is central in the classroom. Children are taught that they are special and loved and that they in turn are to love and forgive.
Emotional Growth
Children are encouraged to develop a healthy self-image and express their true feelings.
Social Growth
Through interaction, children are encouraged to be cooperative, considerate and helpful.
Intellectual Growth
All programs are designed to stimulate intellectual and creative abilities.
** Precious Promise Academy admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of our educational and admission policies.
CURRICULUM
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
THE PRINCIPLES AND PRECEPTS OF GOD’S WORD
The A Beka approach to Christian education keeps learning lively, interesting, and memorable. Our materials reflect sensible theory that is firmly anchored to practicality. A Beka Book materials have been developed as a result of 50 years of actual classroom experience in Pensacola Christian Academy, one of America’s largest and most respected Christian day schools.
BIBLE
PRESCHOOL (2 & 3 Year Olds)
- Illustrated lessons enable the teacher to present the Bible in sequence and story-form style in which it is written.
- Stories include:
- Creation
- Baby Moses
- David & Goliath
- Naaman & the servant girl
- The Life of Christ,
- Zaccheus, and many more.
KINDERGARTEN (4 & 5 Year Olds)
- Bible Stories lay the foundation for Biblical truths that help form moral and Christian behavior and strong character. Stories include:
- Genesis Series:
- Creation, Adam & Cain
- Enoch, Noah & Babel
- Abraham & Isaac
- Jacob
- Joseph
- Life of Christ Series:
- The first Christmas
- Boyhood & early Ministry of Jesus
- Jesus heals & helps
- The Later Ministry of Jesus
- Crucifixion & Resurrection of Christ
- Salvation Series
- Thanksgiving
- Missionary flashcard stories
BIBLE MEMORY
Each child is encouraged to hide God’s word in their hearts. Weekly Bible verses are taught in accordance with the alphabet. Children enjoy memorizing each verse which builds a solid foundation of important Bible truth.
NUMBERS
RECOGNIZE AND COUNT
- Numbers 1 – 50
- Counts by ones, fives, tens
- Counts concrete objects
- Group recognition: “How many” are in a group
- Learns the concept of zero
- Learns “Part of” and “Whole”
- Identifies first & last
PATTERNS AND FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS
- Imitates pattern sounds and physical movement
- Repeats simple patterns
- Predicts what comes next
SHAPES AND SIZES
- Describes and names different shapes
- Recognizes change in shapes
- Assembles puzzles with increasing complexity
OBJECT CLASSIFICATION
- Matches objects that are alike
- Finds differences and similarities between objects
- Sorts objects into groups
LITERACY
VOCABULARY
- Exhibits skills in listening and speaking vocabulary
- Use of new vocabulary in everyday communication
- Knows and learns new vocabulary
- Uses simple phrases to communicate meaning in social situations
LISTENING SKILLS
- Listens with longer attention span
- Listens for instruction
- Understands and follows simple oral directions
- Responds to storytelling
- Listens to music and shows pleasant enjoyment
ALPHABET
LETTER KNOWLEDGE
- Names letters and beginning sounds
- Identifies printed alphabet letters
- Perceives long and short vowels
- Shows more interest in books and reading
- Enjoys listening to and discussing storybooks
- Requests the re-reading of books
- Pretends to read
- Enjoys visiting the library
FINE ARTS
EXPRESSION
- Uses a variety of materials to create original work
- Enjoys different colors, surface textures and shapes to create form and meaning
- Uses art as a form of expression
- Shares ideas about personal artwork
MUSIC
- Participates in classroom music and activities
- Begins to sing
- Enjoys classroom instruments
DRAMATIC PLAY
- Shares in dress-up and dramatic play with classmates and teachers
- Creates stories, moods & imaginations
- Expresses feeling through movement
- Experiments with role-play
SCIENCE
NEW CONCEPTS
- Expresses the use of scientific phrases
- Identifies what things are made of
- Learns that living things have need of water, food and air
- Identifies living animals and plants
- Compares and describes properties of rocks, soil, water, animals and plants
SOCIAL STUDIES
HISTORY
- Learns common events and routines
- Learns holidays and celebrations
- Enjoys current events
GEOGRAPHY
- Learns to recognize familiar environments
- Learns about other countries and traditions
- Expresses interest in other languages
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Shares and cooperates with others in his/her peer group
- Learns to respect others’ property and personal belongings
- Finds new friends
- Expresses thoughts and feelings
HEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH
- Learns routine healthy behaviors
- Follows exercise and rest routine
- Exposed to healthy foods
SAFETY
- Learns the danger of fire
- Responds appropriately during fire drills
- Knows how to seek the help of 911
- Learns how to cross the street safely
- Learns about “stranger danger”
PHYSICAL COORDINATION
PHYSICAL MOVEMENT
- Begins to move in rhythm
- Begins to move with music
- Begins to participate in group games involving movement
GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
- Learns to throw or kick an object in a particular direction
- Can play catch with a beanbag or ball
- Enjoys bouncing a ball and catching it
- Legs and arms begin to coordinate
FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
- Learns self-help skills
- Learns to write, color and cut
- Uses fine play objects
- Begins to develop pincer control in picking up objects
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER CLASSES
- Uses a variety of input devices such a mouse, keyboard, printer or headphones
- Follows basic oral or pictorial cues for operating programs successfully
- Listens to and interacts with storybooks and informational text in electronic form
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