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Early Childhood 1 (Full Set)

Early Childhood 1 (Full Set)

$485.00 USD
$485.00 USD
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Early Childhood One

Overview: “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done” (Psalm 78:4).

The goals of Early Childhood One are to develop in children a love for God, an increasing understanding of who God is and what he has done for them, and a desire to please him as they learn of him and the world he has made. These goals will be accomplished through daily modeling by teachers and implementation of the curriculum which enhances children’s development across critical domains—motor, language, cognitive, social, and spiritual—through group and individual activities that inspire curiosity and problem-solving.

Full set includes:

Teacher Manual includes student learning goals for each domain, EC1 scope and sequence, daily lesson plan template and schedule, general classroom guidelines and instructions on how to prepare and implement components of the EC1 curriculum, tips for managing transitions and student behavior, and examples of student learning center activities.

Teacher Text includes 40 units taught in weekly, detailed lesson plans that include student objectives, biblical worldview integration, materials needed, introduction, action songs, centers descriptions, and methods for daily lessons incorporating pre-literacy, pre-math, fine/gross motor, and unit activities.

Alphabet cards include 30 8.5 X 5.5” cards—26 letters and 4 consonant digraphs—each displaying upper and lower case manuscript letters under a key picture/image and word that begins with the letter/phoneme.

EC1-3 Art Overview: “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26). 

God created us in his image to reflect his character. He loved being the Creator, and because humans are made in his image, we also have the gift of artistic activity and expression. The study of the arts, both its production and history, stimulates the mind and develops creativity. 

This EC1-3 Art course is designed to provide students with opportunities to express themselves through the visual arts. The curriculum is designed for anyone who desires to teach it and carefully reads and prepares for each lesson, whether an experienced art teacher or a novice. Background information on artists and art history, visual aids, and clear step-by-step methods and instructions are incorporated into every lesson.

EC1-3 Art Teacher Text (and Art Prints) provides 18 week-long lessons that include art technique, history, and appreciation. Also included is a set of 10 Artists of the Month images and over 100 sturdy art prints for classroom display. Lessons are rich, full, and easily adaptable for pre-K3-K5 student levels.

EC1-2 Music Overview: “Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul, on which they mightily fasten, imparting grace.” – Plato, Republic III 

The benefits of music and the study of music are numerous—it optimizes brain development, promotes physical coordination, increases cognitive skills, improves social interaction, with a yield of joy and accomplishment. Music offers students many opportunities to grow and flourish as they participate in music-making skills and experiences, analysis through music listening and reading, creativity and musical expression, learn about music history and cultural context, develop their language skills, and are part of an aesthetic community.

EC1-2 Music Teacher Text builds music-making skills and experiences, teaches understanding of music, develops listening skills, offers opportunities for creative and individual expression, and gives students exposure to various styles of music through a cultural/historical context. Eighty bi-weekly lessons include student objectives, worldview integration, introduction, and detailed teaching methods and learning activities. This text also includes a lyrics appendix.

EC1-2 Music Prints, produced on high-quality cardstock, provide images of each of the composers of the month, as well as other images used in various lessons.

EC1-2 Music audio files, delivered via a USB flash drive, are a curated list of songs and music files used in the curriculum.

EC1-2 Music Demo DVD is an invaluable teacher resource that demonstrates specific movements, rhythms, patterns, dances, and teaching methods referenced within the Methods section of each lesson. These are intended to inform the teacher's preparation rather than to replace teacher-led instruction. Occasional use with the students following initial instruction might prove helpful.
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