First grade

First through fourth grade students work through the Abeka elementary Bible program. The specific units taught each year varies.

358967 The First Thanksgiving Flash-a-Card  

359025 First Christmas Flash-a-Card  

195073 Salvation Series Flash-a-Card  

358975 Creation, Adam, and Cain Flash-a-Card  

358983 Enoch, Noah, and Babel Flash-a-Card  

358991 Abraham & Isaac Flash-a-Card  

359009 Jacob Flash-A-Card  

359017 Joseph Flash-A-Card  

359033 Boyhood and Early Ministry of Jesus Flash-a-Card  

359041 Jesus Heals and Helps Flash-a-Card  

271411 Parables of Jesus 1 Flash-a-Card  

271446 Parables of Jesus 2 Flash-a-Card  

359068 Later Ministry of Jesus Flash-a-Card  

359076 Crucifixion and Resurrection Flash-a-Card  

359084 Life of Paul Series 1 Flash-a-Card  

359092 Life of Paul Series 2 Flash-a-Card  

268917 Moses in Egypt Flash-a-Card  

268925 Journey to Sinai Flash-a-Card  

268933 Journey Through the Wilderness Flash-a-Card  

319074 Joshua Flash-a-Card  

319104 Judges Flash-a-Card  

271136 Ruth Flash-a-Card  

271152 Jonah Flash-a-Card  

271225 Life of Samuel Flash-a-Card  

271241 Young David Flash-a-Card  

271276 David in Hiding Flash-a-Card  

271314 Elijah Flash-a-Card  

271349 Elisha Flash-a-Card  

271462 Daniel Flash-a-Card  

271381 Ezra and Nehemiah Flash-a-Card  

271365 Esther Flash-a-Card  

271187 Favorite Bible Stories 1 Flash-a-Card  

271209 Favorite Bible Stories 2 Flash-a-Card  

24244 Sword Drills  

First Grade

First-grade students will...

• Count to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s.

• Read, write, and compare 2-digit numbers.

• Understand the meaning of the tens-place and ones-place in 2-digit numbers.

• Write simple addition and subtraction equations, and solve simple word problems
  with single-digit numbers.

• Know most of the addition facts up to 9 + 9.

• Know most of the subtraction facts that involve subtracting from numbers up to 10
  (for example, 7 – 4 or 10 – 6).

• Know the names and values of coins and identify combinations of a few coins.

Second Grade

Students will...

• count by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s to 1,000.

• read, write, and compare 3-digit numbers.

• understand place value in 3-digit numbers.

• know the addition and subtraction facts mostly by heart. (He should be able to recall the answers to most within 3 seconds or so. This varies depending on the child’s overall processing speed, so it is not a hard and fast guideline.)

• know how to use place-value strategies to solve mental math problems like 55 + 37, 36 + 8, 90 – 42, or 74 – 6.

• know how to add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers with the standard written process. (You might know this method as “stack math” or “borrowing and carrying.”)

Students will:

• Read and decode (sound out) words by applying phonics sounds and rules ƒ

• Answer factual and interpretive questions for most stories and poems ƒ 

• Answer inferential comprehension and discussion questions

• Read sight words; challenging words ƒ

• Complete integrated phonics, language, and reading skills activities 

• Choose correct sentences for telling events in story ƒ 

• Choose correct picture to answer comprehension questions about the story 

• Number pictures in correct story sequence 

• Mark root words and suffixes Identifying parts of compound words 

• Form contractions 

• Match rhyming words; write rhyming words 

• Match picture with correct homonym 

Capitalization:

• First word in the sentence

• Days of week and months of year 

• Proper Names Names of God ƒ 

• The word I ƒ 

Punctuation: 

• Correctly use period at end of a telling sentence 

• Correctly use question mark at end of asking sentence 

• Correctly use exclamation point at end of expressive sentence ƒ 

The sentence: 

• Always begin with capital letter ƒ 

Word study and diction: 

• Determine number of syllables 

• Find root words 

• Add suffixes and prefixes to root words ƒ 

• Recognize and use: Compound words; rhyming words ƒ 

• Opposite words (antonyms) 

• Same-meaning words (synonyms); same-sounding words (homonyms) 

• Contractions 

• Divide a word into syllables 

• Possessives Plurals 

• Verb tenses/subject-verb agreement 

• Root words and suffixes 

• Prefixes and root words 

• Alphabetize words 

• Comprehend reading material and answer questions 

Composition 

• Write interesting sentences, paragraphs 

• Short narratives

• Copying/completing sentences

• Writing original sentences 

Students will...

• Achieve good writing position

• Review correct formation for all lowercase letters, numbers 1–10, and the 12 capital letters learned in K5 

• Learn formation for remaining 14 capital letters ƒ 

• Perfect writing skills for a good overall appearance

• Gradually decrease size of writing ƒ 

• Evaluate writing for personal improvement ƒ 

• Correctly write: Blends, one- and two-vowel words, and sentences 

• Learn the writing process: read and gather, think and plan, write and rewrite, check and polish, share your results 

• Use proper punctuation and capitalization; simple sentence structure; recognize difference between phrases and sentences; fill in missing words in sentences; write sentences using suggested words; choose titles; develop stories using assigned themes; sequence; write a process summary, write starting/concluding sentences; write friendly letters 

Students will...

• Master spelling lists including sight words, abbreviations, and contractions 

• Apply spelling and phonics concepts through daily

• Hear spelling words used in sentences and clearly picture each word’s meaning 

• Learn to differentiate between words that sound alike 

• Use spelling words in creative writing exercises

• Learn spelling rules: Know: one- and two-vowel rules; k comes before i and e; c comes before a, o, u 

• Correctly use at end of word: Double consonants ll, ff, or ss Vowels e, o, or y ck after a short vowel; ke after a long vowel Double a consonant before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel Drop the silent e 

• Memorize 8 lyrical poems 

• Develop appreciation of poetry 

• Perform in front of an audience

•  Recite in unison 

• Develop appropriate expression and volume 

• Improve comprehension through thinking questions 

• Learn terms such as title and author ƒ 

• Maintain interest and increase comprehension through added learning features such as actions and hand motions.

America ƒ 

• History Meaning of colors of US flag 

• Flag etiquette ƒ 

• Meaning of Pledge of Allegiance 

• Symbols such as: Great Seal of the U.S., Uncle Sam, Statue of Liberty, U.S. coins, American bald eagle, Liberty Bell 

• Great U.S. documents: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights ƒ 

• Great People of America: Pilgrims (First Thanksgiving), George Washington, Abraham Lincoln Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin

• America grows by communication and travel: telephone, mail, television, radio, computers, Internet; changes in transportation

• American holidays: Presidents‘ Day, Thanksgiving Day 

• American legends: George Washington and the cherry tree ƒ 

• American places and territories: Washington, D.C.; Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Plantation, Fort McHenry Williamsburg, Virginia; Mississippi River Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa ƒ 

• Countries: Mexico, Peru, The Bahamas, England, The Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Kenya, China, Australia Canada, Norway, France, Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, India, Japan 

• Continents: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Australia, Asia ƒ 

• Oceans: Atlantic and Pacific ƒ 

• Cardinal directions and compass rose ƒ 

• What is an island? 

• Location of 21 specific states in America North and South poles Home state, neighboring states, corner states 

• Thirteen original colonies 

• Equator, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Great Plains, Yosemite National Park ƒ

• Map symbols—national capitals 

• Community Helpers: Pastor, Teacher, Firefighter, Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse, Dentist, Farmer, Server, Baker, Postal Employee, Mayor

Biology

• Five senses and sense organs 

Energy

• Forces: nonliving things 

• Water: push, pull 

• Air: wind, provides push 

• Wind: moving air, gravity ƒ 

• Magnets: attract (pull), repel (push) 

• Simple machines: wheels, ramps, levers, balanced forces

Animals

• Living Creatures ƒ 

• Instinct

• Reproduce after their kind 

• Babies that are born drink mother’s milk: opossum, kangaroo 

• Babies that hatch do not drink mother’s milk: tadpoles, frogs, chicks, alligators, ducklings ƒ 

• Elephants: ears, trunk, tusk 

• Ducks: sac of oil, webbed feet, bill ƒ 

• Turtles: Shell Jaws; land turtles, water turtles 

• Owls: herbivores, carnivores, omnivores; eyes, head rotation; feathers, talons

Insects

• Importance of insects 

• Insect identification: head, thorax, abdomen ƒ 

• Insect identification: six legs 

• Ants: workers, queen 

Plants

• Uses for plants: oxygen, food, medicine, building ƒ 

• Parts of the plant: roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds 

• Parts of the plant: cones ƒ 

• Reproduce after their kind ƒ 

• Flowers

Seasons

• God made seasons ƒ 

• Winter: rest, hibernate ƒ 

• Spring: new life ƒ 

• Summer: grow ƒ 

• Fall: get ready for winter 

• A sunflower’s year 

• A squirrel’s year ƒ 

• Stewardship

Safety at home 

• Ways to prevent falls ƒ 

• Walking while carrying  sharp and pointed objects

• Carrying with the point down ƒ

• Getting parents to take medicine from medicine cabinet 

• Handling electrical cords with dry hands ƒ 

• Safety with matches and fire 

• Not playing with your parent’s guns 

• Not playing with cleaning supplies ƒ 

• Putting toys away to avoid an accident ƒ 

Away from home

•  Policemen 

• Consulting with an adult before leaving 

• Never leave a building alone 

Avoid: 

• Talking to strangers when you are alone; getting in a car with a stranger 

• Playing in old, empty buildings 

• Petting stray animals 

• Eating berries found outside 

• Putting flowers, leaves, or twigs in mouth 

• Playing in old refrigerators or clothes dryers ƒ 

Good walking habits: 

• Where to walk when there is no sidewalk 

• Where to cross a street; how to cross a railroad track 

• Safety around trains that are stopped on the track 

Bicycle safety habits: 

• Riding in the correct direction 

• Using a safety helmet, handlebars, and hand signals 

• Passengers 

• Keeping your bike in good working order 

Riding to school: Bus, car 

• Using car seat belts 

• Staying seated on the bus 

• Keeping hands inside bus and car windows 

• How to cross the street after getting off a bus 

• How to get out of a car that is parked on a street 

• Ride in the back seat of a car ƒ 

On the playground

• Staying far from swings that are being used; not standing up while swinging or jumping off while swing is in motion 

• Slide safety: at the bottom of the slide; at the top of the slide 

• Standing back from merry-go-round in motion 

• Not standing on top of monkey bars 

• Taking turns with other boys and girls ƒ 

In the water

• Importance of taking swimming lessons 

• Avoid going swimming or wading alone 

• Not pushing others into the pool or running beside the pool 

• Boat safety habits: wearing a life jacket; not standing up ƒ 

In a storm ƒ 

• Stay inside 

• Safety with telephone or electrical cords 

• Where to take refuge: if you are outside; if you are in a car 

• Stay away from windows and doors 

• Avoid taking a bath or washing hands 

Mannersƒ

At home: ƒ 

• Important words: please, thank you, I’m sorry, you’re welcome 

• Having company ƒ 

• Coming quickly when called ƒ 

• Thanking God for your food ƒ 

• Not talking with food in your mouth; chewing with mouth closed ƒ 

• Saying “please” when you want something; remembering to say “thank you” 

• Doing your part to help your family 

• Not spilling food on the table ƒ 

• Not putting elbows on the table ƒ 

• Saying “I’m sorry” for hurting someone ƒ 

At school: ƒ 

• Say “good morning” to your teacher 

• Raise your hand 

• Not interrupting when someone is speaking 

• Proper response when someone makes a mistake 

• Paying attention to your teacher; how to get your teacher’s attention

• Answering when spoken to 

• Standing in line quietly 

• Posture and conduct while saying Pledge of Allegiance ƒ 

At church: ƒ 

• Purpose of church 

• Arriving on time 

• Singing praises to God; listening to His Word 

• Handling your money for the offering plate 

• When to leave the service ƒ 

In public: 

• Grocery store, doctor’s office ƒ 

• Saying “ma’am” or “sir” when talking to an adult 

• Being quiet in a waiting room ƒ 

• Answering when someone speaks to you 

• Not running in a store 

• Staying close to parents 

• Covering mouth when coughing or sneezing

Skills Development

• Learn to follow a song leader ƒ 

• Develop ability to understand a song’s message ƒ 

• Exercise creativity by acting out songs with props ƒ 

• Improve coordination through motions that keep time with words 

• Learn about: dynamic contrasts, tempo changes, solfège pitch ƒ 

• Benefit from fun activities that spark and keep interest

Skill Development:

Develop fine motor skills with increasing level of difficulty through: 

• Cutting, gluing, coloring, folding ƒ 

• Directed drawings, painting, paper modeling ƒ 

• 3-D crafting and folding, incorporating moving parts

Concept Development:

• Introducing color wheel ƒ 

• Primary colors and secondary colors; color mixing 

• Introducing patterns 

• Complementary colors 

• Fall colors 

• Drawing from geometrical shapes and from memory to make familiar items ƒ 

• Introducing line types: curved, short, long, straight, broken, zig-zag, wavy Introducing line types: looping ƒ 

• 3-D paper crafting 

• Fringe 

• Silhouettes 

• Mosaic ƒ 

• Using basic geometrical shapes to form objects ƒ 

• Light source, shading, and shadow 

• Defining artistic terms ƒ 

• Drawing organic shapes 

• Transparent coloring (using light pressure) ƒ 

• Overlay to mix colors 

• Tangible texture 

• Curling paper 

• Analogous colors ƒ 

• Perspective ƒ 

• Increase listening skills through following step-by-step instructions to complete more difficult projects ƒ 

Technique Development:

• Various texture 

• Crayon rubbing 

• Outlining ƒ 

• Directional coloring 

• Drawing looping lines 

• Cone-shaping and cone-shaping with tabs 

• Paper fringing 

• Paper curling ƒ 

• Sponging 

• Torn paper art 

• Stippling 

• Cutting a fringe 

• Mosaic Crayon resist 

• String painting 

• Quilling ƒ 

• Folding Contour drawing 

• Paper crafting—twisting, rolling, scrunching ƒ 

• Finger and knuckle stamping ƒ 

• Assembling song booklets