Our elementary program serves kindergarten-4th grade homeschoolers. The two day option (our most popular program) meets Tuesdays AND Wednesdays each week. Our one day option allows for attendance on only Tuesdays OR only Wednesdays throughout the school year. We offer the following subjects on both days along with various additional enrichment classes for each elementary grade.
Bible & Beauty Subject Loop
Each day on site begins with Bible time and a selection of beauty subjects taught on a loop schedule. 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. The Math-U-See placement test can be found HERE.
Reading/Language Arts
Students are led through a gentle and natural approach to learning and mastering reading. They move throiugh various phonograms, to sound blending, to word building, and finally to sentence reading using a multisensory approach that builds joy and confidence in their abilities.
Science/History/Geography
Grades K-4 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. Third and fourth grades will be diving into the world history portion of this year's modern history studies in class.
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
Language Arts: Using Language Well Book 1
Science: Adventures on Planet Earth
History: Lesson plans covering the American history portion of this year's study of modern history will be sent home weekly
Fourth Grade:
Bible: More Than Words 1 (Half Book)
Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears
Language Arts: Using Language Well Book 2
Science: Adventures In the Scientific Method
History: Lesson plans covering the American history portion of this year's study of modern history will be sent home weekly
Additional Information
*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.
