Academics
LANGUAGE ARTS
We teach the grammar of word through enjoying literature,
memory, learned rules applied, and imitation.
We use a wide variety of curriculum and also have our own compiled resource for each subject and Grade.
Great Classic Literature and Poetry for ALL GRADES
Spelling and Rules: Spaulding Method using Memoria Curricula
Phonics Games and Cards: Grammar and Writing: We learn grammar with Shurley Jingles and Sentence Construction using our literature passages. Writing is incorporated through journaling and into projects. The planning through execution of a project process is a staple here at CCAMB.
John 1:1-6 (Subject Section – Memory) Jesus is the Word, in using words well we imitate him. We want our students to love words and play, plan and communicate well in the language garden of life.
MATH
We practice and explore with manipulatives,
and memorize chants for math facts and concepts.
We teach principles of mathematics using Math-U-See and Mammoth Math daily.
Math-U-See and Mammoth curtails well with other math programs families are using.
We chant skips (K:2,10,5); (Gr.1: 2-5,10, 25,100’s); (Gr.2: 2-10, 25, 100’s, 1000’s); (Gr. 3: 1-12, t,m,b) and
Drills with Kinesthetic Integrations (Money, Measurement, General Math Facts)
HUMANTITIES
History - Arts and Music - Science-Geography
History
We listen to historical accounts, investigate, do projects and remember.
Veritas History and The Story of the World
K-6th Grade cycle- Humanities Cycle
Me and My World* (21-22) - US History Overview (22-23) - Ancients (24-25) - Greece and Rome - Middle Ages - The Reformation - Modernity
During the 2023-24 year we will be studying the history of Artists and Composers(T/TH); on M, W, and F for Me and My World is taught for day school students. We begin Ancients when the day school has a 2nd Grade.
Psalms 136 (Subject Section – Memory); Psalm 100 (The Steadfast Love of the Lord Endures Forever)
Art and Music
We observe and practice imitating the good and beautiful.
Classic Art Pieces appreciation and imitation: Practice with Techniques- monthly and/or quarterly projects.
Great Composers and Compositions–Weekly Music Selection with activity
Basic Music Introduction – beats, notes, time value and clef recognition; Children practice musicality with hymns, songs and Instruments
Psalm 150 (Subject Section – Memory)
Science
We observe, explore, and journal about God's creation.
Intro to Science Hands on Experiments and Journaling; The Grammar of Science Series
From Mudpies to Magnets – Unit studies in Biology, Physical Science, Life science, and Earth science
Creation Shares – Each child will be able to share something that they found in nature (God’s Creation -creatio ex nihilo) or something that they have created (Creating from the gifts of God - creo) weekly
Geography
We explore, learn about and appreciate the places and peoples of God's World.
Unit Studies of landforms, continents, waterways, and oceans.
All Around the World – Countries of focus and people groups as we “travel” through the Continents.
Genesis 1:1 (Subject Section – Memory)
Family Fieldtrips
Families are encouraged to join in as we explore our community one Friday (day flexible per availability) a month.