Morning Basket/Bible
Each day on site begins with morning basket and Bible time. This time is used to introduce and expose the students to various artists, composers, hymns, poems, memory verses, and Bible lessons throughout the year.
Arithmetic
Kindergarten incorporates math concepts through hands on and project based lessons. Math with Confidence K is used for 1st-2nd Grade. Math-U-See is used for grades 3-4. Math concepts are introduced and reinforced during on-site days with teacher-led lessons and many opportunities for hands-on learning, math games, and math projects. Written work is mostly completed on days at home when following the recommended weekly lesson plans.
Language Arts/Phonics
Kindergarteners-2nd graders work through Logic of English Foundations levels A-D both on-site and at home. Students are taught various phonograms and spelling rules on-site through a multisensory approach and continue the lessons at home with this well-scripted, open-and-go style curriculum when following the recommended weekly lesson plans.
Grades 3-4 use Learning Language Arts Through Literature. This curriculum includes grammar, poetry, literature, spelling, copy work, narration, dictation, and some writing. This book is used for both at-home and on-site learning.
Science/History/Geography
Grades K-2 enjoy outdoor nature study through exploration, hands-on learning, nature journaling, and more. History and geography are covered using living books, creative timelines, and engaging projects.
Grades 3-4 explore history and the science and geography of our world through unit-based studies (coinciding with our middle school program) focusing on a variety of topics throughout the school year. There is a strong emphasis on teaching, experiments, and hands-on learning on site.
At-Home Recommendations (Not Required)
Kindergarten
Bible: Jesus Storybook Bible
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Science: Adventures in the World Around Me
First Grade
Bible: Where Faith Grows Level 1
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Science: Adventures in Creation
History: Notgrass Our Star-Spangled Story Book 1 OR Notgrass Our 50 States (Half Book)
Second Grade
Bible: Where Faith Grows Level 2
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Science: Adventures in the Physical World
History: Notgrass Our Star-Spangled Story Book 2 OR Notgrass Our 50 States (Half Book)
Third Grade
Bible: More Than Words 1 (Half Book)
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Science: Adventures on Planet Earth
History: Notgrass Our Star-Spangled Story Book 1 OR Notgrass Our 50 States (Half Book)
Fourth Grade:
Bible: More Than Words 1 (Half Book)
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Science: Adventures In the Scientific Method
History: Notgrass Our Star-Spangled Story Book 2 OR Notgrass Our 50 States (Half Book)
Additional Information
*Only workbooks used on-site are provided by GAA. Please see our detailed list HERE which specifies what is provided by GAA and what must be purchased separately by the parent/caregiver for use at home.
*A separate at-home science and history curriculum is not necessary for the lower elementary levels but some recommendations are included for those who desire to do more at home. Weekly lesson plans for at home will not include assignments for these recommendations.
