Bible – The foundation for all learning
The Abeka Bible program presents the Bible in the narrative style in which it is written. Students are led through the stories and truths of the Old and New Testaments, including Bible doctrine and application at an age-appropriate level.
It is our goal to reach children of all ages with the gospel and to guide them in developing a biblical worldview.
We teach the word of God using the King James Version and share the love of Jesus Christ in every lesson. We also allow time for prayer, and share real life examples of how to live the Christian life.
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History – A realistic view of time, government, geography, and economics based on eternal truths
Abeka’s history courses present an inspiring portrayal of peoples, lands, religions, ideals, heroes, triumphs, and setbacks in light of the biblical principles that govern the natural course of history. Students benefit from this traditional, conservative approach to the study of what man has done with the time God has given to him.
Along with the story of history, students see the purpose of government as ordained by God for the maintenance of law and order, not as a cure-all for humanity’s problems.
The benefits of free-enterprise economics are presented in contrast with the dangers of Communism, socialism, and liberalism. Geography studies are woven in to provide a well-rounded perspective of locations in conjunction with events.
This approach results in edifying history texts that give students a historical perspective and instills within them a gratitude for God’s hand in history and a desire to impact the future by fulfilling the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20).
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English – The study of language and communication in a structured, reasonable, and well-articulated manner
Because thought and language form the foundation of learning and communication, teaching grammar, spelling, vocabulary, composition, and literature is vitally important. Abeka presents language in a structure in which students develop orderliness, reasoning, and logic.
Students will benefit from Abeka’s commitment to an emphasis on reliable grammatical and literary structure that prepares them for analysis and practice. The desirable result is mastery with the development of critical thinking. Because of this emphasis, students see the importance of correct spelling and the continual expansion of one’s vocabulary.
Students are provided with examples of the very best literature of the ages, opportunities for the continual improvement of speaking and writing ability based on a strong grammatical foundation, and the development of individual discernment based on a biblical worldview.
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Reading – The means by which each person may learn for himself
Because children often emulate what they read, they need reading skills and character-building reading materials from an early age. Abeka employs phonics as the most logical, orderly way to introduce reading to children. Abeka readers are beautifully illustrated and imaginatively written.
Regardless of your child’s phonics background, Abeka’s six steps to reading will turn him into a reader! This proven system teaches thousands of beginning readers every year, and teaches learning habits from a Christian perspective.
Selections are carefully chosen for interest, readability, theme, and values, with literary concepts and questions throughout to guide students in comprehension of reading material and in development of critical thinking skills, including application of valuable principles for their lives.
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Phonics
Reading teaches your child the wonderful gift of the English language! Special phonics sounds will help expand his/her vocabulary, enhance word analysis skills and increase reading speed. Each lesson is filled with special word challenges, puzzles, riddles, and other exercises.
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Language Arts
We teach students to form sentences and complete thoughts. Your child will be taught an excellent foundation in sentence structure, language development, and grammar.
Early work in language skills increases your child’s thinking and writing skills. He will learn to write complete sentences and turn them into stories!
By the end of the year, your child’s reading skills will be sharpened, and he/she will write more clearly, correctly, and concisely.
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Penmanship
Abeka’s step-by-step approach to good penmanship emphasizes neatness and correct letter formation. Phonics, spelling, and creative writing are built into the daily penmanship practice.
Students are given daily opportunities to practice their handwriting skills in penmanship. Correct formation, spacing, letter size, slant, and overall neatness are emphasized through a variety of activities.
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Writing
Abeka’s Writing with Purpose 3 is an enjoyable way to simultaneously teach cursive penmanship and creative writing! The first semester begins with handwriting lessons that will give students plenty of practice in the writing of words, letters, and numbers.
In the second semester, the focus shifts to learning to write compositions creatively. From beautiful penmanship to figurative language and poetry, your child will perfect his craft of writing in appearance and content. Different poem forms, alliteration, metaphors, and several other English tools are taught.
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Spelling and Poetry
Boost your students’ word skills as they work through 34 weekly spelling lists, each of which features content words from academic areas and everyday life. The 30 phonics-based word lists with activities reinforce reading skills and teach spelling. Your child will also memorize fun and meaningful poems!
Frequently used words are also integrated. Activities reinforce the word lists through exercises that ask students to identify misspelled words in proofreading assignments, complete sentences using vocabulary words, and other types of reinforcement.
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Mathematics – The study of logic and order to apply to science and daily life
Abeka teaches that the laws of mathematics are a creation of God and thus absolute.
Man’s task is to search out and make use of the laws of the universe, both scientific and mathematical.
This is in significant contrast to the modern math theories that are based on mathematics as a creation of man and thus arbitrary and relative.
Students enjoy Abeka’s variety in covering multiple branches of mathematics—arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.—each year on an age-appropriate level.
At the same time, they benefit from the spiral approach of revisiting and building upon their learning throughout each year and from one year to the next. The learning is both relevant for today and foundational for the future, with each course purposefully preparing students for the next level in arithmetic.
This solid foundation of mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills, enhanced with a biblical worldview, intentionally and naturally results in lifelong application.
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Science and Health – The investigation of variety, order, and reasonableness revealed in creation
The Abeka science and health program presents the universe as the direct, orderly, law-abiding creation of God and refutes the man-made idea of evolution.
Students are presented with plants, animals, rocks, elements, forces, the human body—and much more—according to an understanding of the design and laws of nature. It focuses upon basic science concepts, and presents God as the creator, sustainer, and upholder.
Learning is delivered through age-appropriate content in a variety of scientific fields, including life science, chemistry, and physics.
This content is supported by full-color illustrations to enhance learning, oral and written activities to reinforce learning, and hands-on demonstrations to personalize learning.
Students are equipped to explore science from a biblical worldview while developing practical use of the scientific method and application of critical thinking skills.
Health
Students are taught the importance of eating healthy, taking care of their bodies, being safe at and away from home, and being kind and respectful to the people around them. Writing exercises are used to help students instill good habits, along with basic health and safety practices.
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Art
Lessons introduce students to principles of color and perspective through basic drawing, coloring, painting, and various media techniques (such as colored pencils and watercolors).
