Bible Scripture/Story of the Week
This is the Bible scripture or biblical story the child will focus on for the week. They will read it, discuss it, and learn how to apply it or relate it to their life. It may connect to the other objectives of learning to provide a sound foundation in their life. Younger children will need to be read to and receive guidance in understanding the scriptures. In addition, the Bible Stories follow the written order of the Bible, but they may not address every aspect of the Bible. Therefore, the Bible should be read with the child daily outside of the curriculum.
Character Development and Life Skills
This is the Bible scripture or biblical story the child will focus on for the week. They will read it, discuss it, and learn how to apply it or relate it to their life. It may connect to the other objectives of learning to provide a sound foundation in their life. Younger children will need to be read to and receive guidance in understanding the scriptures. In addition, the Bible Stories follow the written order of the Bible, but they may not address every aspect of the Bible. Therefore, the Bible should be read with the child daily outside of the curriculum.
Language and Literacy
The child will learn the English language using phonics. They will learn the alphabet along with the letter sounds, begin to read, and overtime build their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Technology literacy is also embedded throughout so children know how to type, develop their computer skills, and use it for research, and other resources. Students will be exposed to various books or literature (Preschool I has a book of the week). The child is expected to recall information and try to summarize the information learned in their own words. The focus is to build on a child’s ability to recall information, make connections, and learn vocabulary. The book could be based on scripture, history, character building, another topic, or related to another learning objective that is relevant.
Second Language
The child will be introduced to basic, expressive American Sign Language. They will learn greetings, how to express their needs such as food, bathroom, etc. They will also learn a second language. The second language focus in this curriculum is Igbo, but any second language can be used in place that applies to your child best. In learning a second language, the child will learn the foundational aspects such as the alphabet, greetings, basic conversational sentences. Fluency is built overtime. If the child is immersed in an environment where the second language is dominantly spoken, then the child will grasp the language better. (This objective is available only for Preschool I. You can provide this objective on your own to your child.)
Social Studies/History
The child will learn biblical history, family history, and eventually world history as the child gets older. They will be able to understand the similarities and differences after first having a strong foundation and understanding of their own. During the early years, focus is on biblical and family history. The other histories may not be addressed directly during the preschool years unless supplemented.
Mathematics
Younger children are introduced to counting (number recognition) and recognizing shapes (early geometry) through play and repetition. As children develop their number sense, they will be able to recognize and make patterns, measure, compare/order, and develop their critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills in math and connect it to their daily lives.
Science and Engineering
Young children learn about their environment using their senses to better understand their world through play. Older children record and analyze their discoveries of their environment and partake in more experimental research using technology, writing, and other research methods. Virtual and physical museums, zoos, aquariums, science, and technology places are a few ideas of ways to supplement a child’s science and engineering learning experiences.
Creative Arts
Young children learn to sing songs and memorize simple poetry (biblically, historically, and culturally based). They also experiment using coloring tools to color, paint, or draw. Older children do some of the same foundational aspects and extend to learn their talents and creative artistic techniques that stimulate and enhance their creative minds.
Physical Development
The child will crawl, walk, run, jump, and play with or without objects such as a ball, obstacle courses, etc. which is part of their fine and gross motor skills. They can be physically active in a fun, free-form manner or in organized sports with family, friends, or within the community (Fine motor skills are naturally addressed through writing, drawing, cutting paper, etc. However, the gross motor skills are only addressed directly in Preschool I-III. The upper grade levels may refer to the KLVA Physical Development Resource for physical activities to do on your own time).
Schedule and Prices
Specific times will be determined during the Summer of 2024 in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
Preschool I (ages 0-3)
is a homeschool based curriculum in which the parent/guardian will participate with the child on their own time and schedule. It is available for purchase at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Math-Kingdom-6th-Grade-Math-Curriculum-6002358
Preschool II and Preschool III
are similar in curriculum, but Preschool III covers more material at a faster pace and there is a heavier focus on reading and math such as reading multiple-letter words, short stories, early addition, subtraction, and more. The purpose of Preschool I and II is to get the child acclimated to a consistent learning setting by teaching them foundational academic concepts to prepare them for kindergarten.
Kindergarten
has the foundational aspects of preschool in that the student has already learned the information from Preschool I-III and will review those concepts at the beginning of the school year. Socialization is a major aspect of kindergarten because they are applying the knowledge gained from academics and social skills to interact with their peers and adults in a clear and respectful manner. Children in this grade level will learn pre-reading and reading skills, writing, and more exposure to literature. They will also learn more about community and culture, various scientific experiments, and activities, as well as improve their math skills in finding patterns, grouping, number operations, time, and more.
First and Second Grade
is more about fluency, application, elaboration, originality, creativity, and more pertaining to all the learning objectives.
Biblical and cultural concepts are taught throughout each grade level to help children build and develop quality character and life skills.
For a list of specific information on what students will be learning in each grade level OR if you are interested in teaching one or more of these grade levels, please reach out to the Director, Nkechi Fluker via email DrFluker@kingdomlifevirtualacademy.com and she will be glad to provide you the information you need.