Language Arts: Phonics

Students enjoy the varied activities found in  Letters and Sounds K5 as they learn and review vowel and consonant sounds, blends, one- and two-vowel words, words with special sounds, and sentence comprehension. 

Language Arts: Reading 

The Basic Phonics Readers are twelve small  readers that are an excellent introduction to  reading. The stories and word pages are correlated with the phonics sounds that are presented in class, beginning with one-vowel words and then progressing to two-vowel words. Kindergartners are thrilled with how rapidly they are able to move from one reader to the next. Students will gain a firm foundation in reading and develop a love for books that will last a lifetime.

Lanuage Arts: Language

A full-color set of visual illustrations, the Language Enrichment Visuals, provides an interesting way to teach children the concept of opposites and the difference between positions such as over, under, in, and out. These visuals will help to develop skills in picture interpretation and vocabulary development.

Language Arts: Cursive Writing

Writing with Phonics K5 is an appealing cursive writing book that is correlated with the phonics program. Students learn to write the letters as they learn what sound the letters say. Teachers appreciate the sample letters that show exactly how each letter is to be written. The “houses” help students remember where each letter “lives.” Review is included along with new instruction. Students will write letters, blends, words, and even sentences. 

Language Arts: Poetry

The beautifully illustrated My Favorite Kindergarten Poems introduces young  children to the wonderful world of poetry with familiar, enjoyable poems that evoke laughter, paint a picture with words, and touch children’s sensitive hearts. Children learn poetry of well-known authors such as “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson and “What Can I Give Him?” by  Christina  Rossetti. Children enjoy poetry rich in visual imagery and  ear-tickling rhythm and rhyme. Hearing the poems repeated often helps in memorization. Discussing the art in these teaching cards and the meaning of the poems helps develop a better vocabulary.

Numbers: 

Numbers Skills K5 is a colorful workbook that reinforces number concepts and formation through 100, addition and subtraction combinations, number sequences, number words, telling time, and working with money. Some pages are designed to be worked together as a class while others are designed as independent work. 

Social Studies: 

Social Studies K5 introduces kindergartners to community helpers, beginnings of American  history, interesting features of countries around the world, and simple geography. Children will enjoy coloring, drawing, and completing other fun activities on the worksheet pages.

Science: 

Even at a very young age, children are curious about everything around them and ask many questions. The science text God’s World K5 is a simple, exciting introduction to God’s plan for the universe. Children will enjoy reading aloud from their first textbook. As the study progresses, even beginning readers will want to read the book aloud because of its intrinsic interest. Units on the five senses, the weather, seasons, seeds, animals, and the seashore all show the amazing wonders of God’s design in this world He has created. Simple drawing and coloring activities highlight the units.

Developmental Skills: 

Think and Learn K5 features coloring pages, mazes, directed-art pages, and other activities designed to aid the kindergarten child in the development of writing readiness, hand-eye coordination, visual perception, listening and thinking skills, and good character.

Bible: 

In K5 Bible, children will review many stories that were taught in Preschool and K4 Bible, and this year they will hear additional stories. Students will learn stories about God’s creation of the world and about the life of Christ while viewing beautifully illustrated Abeka Flash-aCards. Age-appropriate applications are included in each lesson. K5 Bible Activity Book is correlated with the Genesis and Life of Christ Bible lessons taught in the K5 Bible curriculum. These 68 activities are designed to bring Bible truths to mind again during language enrichment or seatwork time. Activities include simple mazes, hidden pictures, dot-to-dot pages, and stand-up and fold-out pictures.

Physical Education: 

At LBA, we recognize the vital role physical activity plays in the overall development and well-being of our students. This Physical Education is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in various physical activities and develop motor skills. 

This Physical Education at LBA is more than just a class; it's an opportunity for students to burn off energy. We believe that an active body leads to a healthy mind, and we strive to inspire our students to embrace an active lifestyle.

K5 Weekly Enrichment Classes: 

Music, Art, Library, Computer, and Spanish

Language Arts: Phonics

Letters and Sounds 1 is a complete phonics practice seatwork book. Each phonics element necessary for learning to read is systematically reviewed in an appealing way. The many puzzles, riddles, exercises, and illustrations are designed to teach word analysis skills, build vocabulary, and increase reading comprehension. Handbook for Reading is an invaluable teaching tool for the application of phonics rules. The words for students to read are arranged to correlate with the sequence in which diphthongs, digraphs, consonant blends, etc., are taught. Ample practice and thorough review help students master phonics concepts. The early introduction of short vowels allows students to read whole words, sentences, and stories during the first few weeks of first grade.

Language Arts: Reading 

First graders learn that there is a whole new world just waiting for them as they advance their reading skills. The early readers coordinate the reading material with the phonics concepts students are learning. Students move from stories with simple one- and two-vowel words to stories based on children’s classics, giving them valuable practice in applying phonics skills. Each reader features delightful, character-building selections that appeal strongly to the interests of first graders. 

Language Arts: Language

Designed for use during independent work times, the work-text  Language 1 provides daily  exercises to help students increase thinking skills, improve reading comprehension, and  develop creative writing ability. By the end of the year, students will be able to write in  complete sentences, capitalize the first word of a sentence, capitalize the days and months,  place a period at the end of a sentence, know and use suffixes and prefixes, and alphabetize words. 

Language Arts: Cursive Writing/Creative Writing

Cursive Writing Writing with Phonics 1 is designed for use as a first-grade cursive writing work-text. Students learn the proper formation and slant of letters and the correct spacing between letters, words, and sentences. Through daily writing exercises, students will practice and review what they are learning in phonics, beginning with single letters and progressing to special sounds, words, sentences, paragraphs, and poems. Creative Writing Beginning in lesson 81, penmanship class will focus primarily on creative writing skills and some penmanship review. Creative writing skills will be taught in a sequence that will prepare students to write their own stories.

Language Arts: Spelling and Poetry

In Spelling and Poetry 1, first graders apply the phonics concepts they are currently learning as they master the spelling of approximately 420 words. Most of the words in Spelling and Poetry 1 are arranged phonetically, which teaches students to recognize basic spelling patterns. They will learn sight words, contractions, and abbreviations that they will encounter frequently in their reading and writing. First graders will also learn eight poems that will help them develop their oral speaking skills while deepening their appreciation for poetry.

Arithmetic:

Using delightful themes and full-color illustrations,  Arithmetic 1 presents concepts in an orderly manner, building on prior learning  and including consistent year-long review. Concepts include counting, writing and reading numbers, place value, addition and subtraction, money, graphs, measurements, time, temperature, and fractions. Applications to real-life situations and daily thinking questions stretch the students’ reasoning ability.

History and Geography: 

In My America and My World, students will learn how our country was founded and what our basic freedoms are. They meet several famous American patriots and take a trip across America. Good citizenship is emphasized and reading skills are developed. In addition, students will learn new patriotic songs and be introduced to major countries and  U.S. Territories. America: Our Great Country, Children of the World,  and Community Helpers are used in correlation with My America and  My World.

Science: 

The colorfully illustrated science text Discovering God’s World presents God as the Master Designer of the world around us. The studies of plants, animals, insects, energy, health, the seasons, and the five senses provide an excellent introduction to science, with the emphasis on building student interest and augmenting students’ reading skills. Hands-on activities and demonstrations also increase students’ comprehension of basic science concepts.

Health: 

Health, Safety, and Manners 1 is an interesting and attractive health reader that introduces first graders to the importance of good health habits and gives God the glory for the way He has designed us. Students will learn about nutrition, exercise, proper sleep habits, good posture, safety habits, and manners. Activities and checklists help students apply good principles of health, safety, and manners.

Physical Education: 

At LBA, we recognize the vital role physical activity plays in the overall development and well-being of our students. This Physical Education is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in various physical activities and develop motor skills. 

This Physical Education at LBA is more than just a class; it's an opportunity for students to burn off energy. We believe that an active body leads to a healthy mind, and we strive to inspire our students to embrace an active lifestyle.

1st Grade Weekly Enrichment Classes: 

Music, Art, Library, Spanish, and Computer 

Language Arts: Phonics and Language

Phonics and Language 2 is used to practice concepts taught in phonics and language class. The front of each page is used as classroom practice; the back of the page is for completion during independent seatwork. Phonics instruction is the culmination of the Abeka intensive phonics program. After reviewing vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and how to blend them together, students learn consonant blends, diphthongs, digraphs, and clue words to help them remember these sounds. Students apply what they have learned on a deeper level than first grade. Language concepts learned in first grade are expanded as students learn to apply the following concepts: recognizing and correctly punctuating four kinds of sentences; identifying and correctly using nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; identifying subject and predicate of sentence; using and identifying compound words, rhyming words, antonyms, synonyms, contractions, and singular possessive words; forming plural nouns by applying spelling rules. By the end of the year, students will have a strong phonics and language foundation upon which to build.

Language Arts: Reading

Students will advance their reading and comprehension skills as they reinforce the application of phonics rules. The early readers correlate with the progression of the concepts and sounds presented in the phonics curriculum. Subsequent readers include children’s classics, stories from America’s past, selections by famous authors, and stories with heroes that the children can emulate. One reader is a juvenile novel, another presents life in Israel in the days of Christ, and others include fables, animal tales, stories from children’s classics, biographical stories, poetry, Scripture readings, and patriotic stories.

Language Arts: Cursive Writing/Creative Writing

Cursive Writing: Building upon each grade, the consistent step-by-step approach to good penmanship presented in Writing with Phonics 2 emphasizes neatness and correct letter formation in daily practice. Writing habits which are polished during second grade will greatly influence students’ penmanship skills throughout life. Added Enrichment Creative Writing: Beginning in lesson 81, penmanship class will focus primarily on creative writing skills and some penmanship review. Creative writing skills will be taught in a sequence that will prepare students to write their own stories incorporating higher level thinking skills into imaginative writing.

Language Arts: Spelling & Poetry 

In second grade, spelling is taught as an individual subject for the first time. The spelling curriculum continues to be correlated with phonics. The spelling lists in Spelling and Poetry 2 reinforce the phonics concepts which the students are learning. By the end of the year, students will be learning vocabulary words and their definitions. Poems for memorization have been selected for their beauty of language, literary greatness, and character-building qualities.

Arithmetic: 

The traditional work-text Arithmetic 2 builds a foundation for learning more abstract concepts and teaches students how to apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations. Concepts taught or reviewed in Arithmetic 2 include counting, place value, addition and subtraction, money, time, graphs, simple geometry, multiplication and division, and Roman numerals. Students will apply the skills and facts they have learned as they complete word problems that are based on concrete situa tions. New material is built on prior learning and encourages students to think through new concepts. Arithmetic 2 and curriculum include daily reasoning questions that challenge students’ thinking ability.

History & Geography: 

Our America takes students back into history to learn what life would have been like in our country’s early days. Students will study the lives of groups of people who have made valuable contributions to our American heritage: the Pilgrims, Native Americans, early colonists, pioneers, cowboys, and immigrants. In addition to maps and geographical facts, Our America also features information about our flag and the history behind our patriotic holidays and songs. Review questions and activities throughout the text help to check students’ comprehension.

Science: 

Enjoying God’s World guides the student’s study of God’s plan for creation. Students will increase both their reading comprehension and their knowledge of scientific concepts while learning about the human body, plants, animals and their habitats, matter and energy, and earth and space from God’s viewpoint. Through the “how” and “why” questions that are answered in this text, children will learn about the world around them while developing their thinking skills. Enjoying God’s World also includes hands-on activities and demonstrations that help to increase each student’s comprehension of basic science concepts.

Health: 

The purpose of Health, Safety, and Manners 2 is to teach the basic facts of health and safety; to teach courtesy at home, at school, and everywhere; and to instill within students a desire to take care of the body God has given them. 

Bible:

Second graders will enjoy learning about a variety of Bible characters including  Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Jonah, and Moses. The Abeka Flash-a-Cards help  students visualize events as they study the life of Moses and his journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Students will learn about Moses’ decision to suffer with God’s people rather than live in luxury; they will also learn that even though Moses chose to follow God, he still faced many trials. By studying Bible characters such as Moses, students will learn how to respond to real-life joys and struggles.

Physical Education: 

At LBA, we recognize the vital role physical activity plays in the overall development and well-being of our students. This Physical Education is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in various physical activities and develop motor skills. 

This Physical Education at LBA is more than just a class; it's an opportunity for students to burn off energy. We believe that an active body leads to a healthy mind, and we strive to inspire our students to embrace an active lifestyle.

2nd Grade Weekly Enrichment Classes: 

Music, Art, Spanish, Library, and Computer

Language Arts: Reading

Students will develop an enjoyment for reading and advance in comprehension of literary concepts through a variety of literature including children’s classics, biographies, realistic fiction, fantasy, poetry, Scripture, and much more. Students will read four novels (modern day Christian fiction, historical fiction, historical Christian fiction, adventure fiction, Christian classic allegory) and deepen their comprehension of the written word through character analysis, setting and plot recognition, cause/effect and problem/solution charting, summarization and creative writing, and other enrichment activities.

Language Arts: Language 

The work-text Language 3 provides a variety of practice exercises for students as they continue their study of English, building on the foundational language concepts learned in second grade. Third graders will expand their understanding and knowledge of English as they apply the following concepts: recognizing, writing, and correctly punctuating four kinds of sentences; identifying and correctly using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and conjunctions; identifying subject and predicate of sentences, including compound subjects and verbs; subject-verb agreement including simple and compound subjects and verbs, contractions, and irregular verbs; using and identifying compound words, rhyming words, antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, contractions, and singular possessive words; and forming plural nouns and singular verbs by applying spelling rules. Correlating with both Writing with Purpose 3 and the Reading 3 program, Language 3 provides instruction and application of writing, including the following: writing topic and concluding sentences, using graphic organizers to record researched data; paragraph development; summarizing a variety of literary genres; writing book reports; and using proofreader’s marks to edit writing. 

Language Arts: Penmanship and Creative Writing

Penmanship Writing with Purpose 3 contains a variety of interesting exercises designed to give third graders continued instruction and practice in developing their penmanship skills. Emphasis is placed on neatness and correct letter formation of daily practice. The many activities in the book allow students to improve writing skills as well as expanding practical application. Activities include the following: birthday invitations, grocery list, weekly planner, and dinner menu. Creative Writing. Beginning in lesson 86, writing class will focus primarily on creative writing skills with penmanship review. Creative Writing skills will be taught in a sequence that will prepare students to write their own stories.

Language Arts: Spelling and Poetry

Third graders will develop their spelling and vocabulary skills as they study the words found in Spelling and Poetry 3. Each list contains words from everyday life and “content words” from other academic areas. Lists are organized according to spelling rules and patterns to help students recall and apply their learning. Vocabulary words and definitions are included with each list along with vocabulary activity. Students will also build spelling and vocabulary skills by completing a variety of practice exercises. The poetry section acquaints students with a wide variety of good poetry through classroom recitation and memorization. By discussing the meaning and purpose of each poem, students will develop their comprehension skills. Poems for memorization have been selected for their beauty of language, literary greatness, and character-building qualities.

Arithmetic: 

Building on the solid foundation of Arithmetic 1 and 2, students are well prepared for the new material in Arithmetic 3. Extensive work is provided in multiplication, long division, and multi-step story problems. Students will tackle fractions, equations, measurement conversions, graphs, and simple geometry. Practical problems on the daily work pages reinforce new concepts, and ample review problems promote student success. Supplementary problems are designed to meet individual needs.

History and Geography: 

Our American Heritage is a full-year biographical study of over fifty people who made an impact on American history through their character, contributions, and courage. Students will be inspired as they learn about the lives and accomplishments of these great Americans. This chronologically arranged introduction to American history makes it easier for students to remember important events and provides them with valuable, diverse heroes and role models.

Science: 

Exploring God’s World guides the student’s study of God’s plan for creation. Students will increase both their reading comprehension and their knowledge of scientific concepts while learning about matter and energy, the earth’s atmosphere and surface, the plant world, the solar system, animals and their habitats, and the human body from God’s viewpoint. Through the “how” and “why” questions that are answered in this text, children will learn about the world around them while developing their thinking skills. Exploring God’s World also includes hands-on activities and demonstrations that help to increase each student’s comprehension of basic science concepts. Begin the year by teaching this 120 lesson course followed by 50 lessons of Health.

Health: 

The purpose of Health, Safety, and Manners 3 is to teach students about the body God has given them and to encourage them to practice good health, safety, and manners habits each day. Third-grade students enjoy learning about good posture, healthy habits, exercise, nutrition, first aid, personal health, public safety, recreational safety, home safety, manners, and courtesy.

Bible: 

As students embark on their third-grade Bible studies, they will be excited about the new Bible stories they will be learning. These stories include Old Testament Bible characters such as Samuel, David, Elijah, Elisha, Daniel, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah. As children listen to the events leading up to King David’s rule, they will see the contrast between King Saul and David. Students will hear examples of David’s heart toward God and that true obedience comes from the heart. Bible review and application sheets challenge students to examine their own hearts in their walk with God as they develop a biblical worldview.

Phyiscal Education: 

At LBA, we recognize the vital role physical activity plays in the overall development and well-being of our students. This Physical Education course is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in various physical activities and develop motor skills.

Physical Education at LBA is more than just a class; it's an opportunity for students to burn off energy and develop essential life skills.  We believe that an active body leads to a healthy mind, and we strive to inspire our students to embrace an active lifestyle.

3rd Grade Weekly Enrichment Classes: 

Music, Art, Spanish, Computer, and Library

Language Arts: Reading 

An outstanding variety of children’s literature from famous classics to modern selections encourages young readers to come back for more. These beautiful new readers with colorful art and designs will entertain students while deepening their understanding of the written word. With an emphasis on literary elements and concepts, students will grow in their ability to think critically while establishing and developing the foundation for a biblical worldview. Fourth graders will grow in their ability to read for learning and gain independence through the use of character analysis, setting and plot charting, text structure analysis, and many other activities including creative writing.

Language Arts: Language

The work-text God’s Gift of Language 4 gives students the tools necessary to become effective communicators. Through a variety of practice exercises in both grammar and writing, students continue building on the foundational language concepts learned in third grade. Fourth graders will expand their understanding and knowledge of English as they apply the following concepts: sentence structure and writing style; identifying and correctly using all eight parts of speech including action, helping, being, and linking verbs; identifying sentence patterns; subject-verb agreement including contractions and irregular verbs; punctuation rules including commas, periods, colons, quotation marks, and underlining; capitalization rules; and proofreader’s marks. Correlating with both Writing with Purpose 4 and the Reading 4 program, God’s Gift of Language 4 allows students to translate grammar and mechanics skills into effective communication through writing applications appropriately spaced throughout the year. Students learn paragraph structure, summarization skills, cause/effect, inference, and persuasive writing (fact/opinion), as well as complete book reports (4), and a five-paragraph historical essay.

Language Arts: Penmanship and Creative Writing

Penmanship: Writing with Purpose 4 contains exercises designed to give fourth graders daily instruction and practice in developing their penmanship skills. Emphasis is placed on neatness and correct letter formation through daily practice. Students will benefit from character building themes and thought-provoking questions through historical biographies and weekly Word Craft activities. Each activity is designed to promote thinking skills, creativity, and class discussion. Activities include the following: name acrostic, idioms, creating a party menu, and completing a boarding pass and passport information. Creative Writing: Beginning in lesson 87, students apply effective communication skills as writing class focuses pri marily on creative writing. A variety of creative writing topics will challenge students' thinking skills, enhance imagination, and prepare students to be skilled writers.

Language Arts: Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry

Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 4  applies the skills of effective communication by teaching  how spelling “works,” examining words while applying spelling patterns and phonics. Lists integrate words from everyday life and words from other academic subjects. Words are arranged into four sections: Spelling Rule, Phonics Focus, Vocabulary Words, and Challenge Words. Students will build spelling and vocabulary skills by completing a variety of activities as well as expand spelling knowledge beyond the spelling list. Opportunities to develop a biblical worldview are provided as each list begins with A Word to Live By: a Bible verse and character trait related to a spelling or vocabulary word. 

Arithmetic: 

The colorful daily worksheets in Arithmetic 4 provide practice over familiar concepts and new material.  Building on a solid foundation of the base ten system and the four basic processes, students expand arithmetic skills including multiplying and dividing by multi-digit numbers, estimation, interpreting graphed data, writing decimals as fractions, and simple geometry.  A major emphasis is on working with proper and improper fractions; adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions; and finding the least common denominator.  Students will continue to solve multi-step word problems which encourage the practical application of concepts being learned.

History & Geography: 

The History of Our United States is an interesting, narrative approach to an age-appropriate study of American history.  Beginning with the settlement of the thirteen colonies, students explore how the United States became a free nation, formed a government, and grew to be a powerful world leader.  Twenty chapters walk students through America’s timeline of successes and struggles that shaped our nation.  Important people and events in America’s story will inspire students to stand for right, respect their country and its people, and love their native land.

Science: 

Through the new Developing Good Health, students will be amazed at God’s intricate design of five different body systems. Practical instruction on fitness, nutrition, hygiene, and safety will equip students to improve their physical health.  Thoughtful biblical guidance on right relationships with God and others will help students develop their spiritual, mental, and social health. Health continues with practical demonstrations and experiments to enhance the study of the human body.

Bible: 

Using the foundation that has been laid from preschool to third grade, fourth graders revisit familiar books of the Bible to make deeper personal applications. Through the study of Creation, students will see how sin entered the world, leaving man in desperate need for a Savior. The study of the triumphs and failures of men like Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph will give students the opportunity to strengthen their biblical worldview and build their faith through personal application of the Bible. Through the Gospels, the lessons from Jesus’ birth, His miracles, and His death, burial, and resurrection will provide the opportunity to accept the free gift of salvation or develop a deeper appreciation for that gift. Students will also see how the message of salvation spread throughout the world through the three missionary journeys of Paul. Biblical worldview truths from these lessons are naturally highlighted in the correlated songs, verses, and doctrinal truths. The Bible 4 Journal gives students the opportunity to move from knowledge to application as they read the Bible passages for themselves, answer questions, record personal thoughts, and put into action the lessons learned.

Physical Education: 

At LBA, we recognize the vital role physical activity plays in the overall development and well-being of our students. This Physical Education is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in various physical activities and develop motor skills. 

This Physical Education at LBA is more than just a class; it's an opportunity for students to burn off energy. We believe that an active body leads to a healthy mind, and we strive to inspire our students to embrace an active lifestyle.

4th Grade Weekly Enrichment Classes: 

Music, Art, Spanish, Library, and Computer

Language Arts: Reading

Inspiring nonfiction, relatable modern fiction, humorous plays, and intriguing classics can all be found in the three fifth-grade readers. Acquaint readers with a variety of genres while studying the parts of narrative and informative text structures. Literary enrichment gives practice in recognition, analysis, and application of writing techniques while providing opportunities for collaboration. Let your imagination take you to other lands and times with selections about the Wright Brothers' initiative, Thomas Jefferson's integrity, and the Fighting Red Tails' courage.

Language Arts: Language

As well as providing a thorough review of capitalization, punctuation, and the parts of speech, God’s Gift of Language B deepens students’ knowledge of grammar and increases their writing skills. Students will be introduced to the four main types of complements and to additional rules for punctuation. They will learn how to diagram prepositional phrases and complements. Students’ writing skills will improve as they learn how to write effective topic sentences and paragraphs and how to use transitional words.  Skills learned in outlining, note taking, and preparing a bibliography will aid fifth graders in writing an encyclopedia report and a library research report. 

Language Arts: Penmanship

Penmanship Mastery II concentrates on what fifth graders need most—practice with “trouble-maker” letters. Each week’s lessons provide practice with basic letter size and formation, correct pen grip, slant, and overall neatness. Students are given the opportunity to employ their skills through a variety of interesting activities such as word studies and creative writing exercises. Each week, students will also complete a creative writing assignment, including a biweekly journal entry. 

Language Arts: Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry

In order to achieve spelling mastery, students must learn how spelling “works.” Spelling, Vocabulary & Poetry 5 allows students to understand how spelling “works” by teaching them to examine words and apply spelling and phonics rules. They will also learn the spelling and abbreviation for each book of the Bible and the difference between pairs of words commonly used as synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms. A variety of exercises allows fifth graders to recognize misspelled words, practice using spelling and vocabulary words in sentences, and improve their proofreading skills. Students will enjoy memorizing and reciting the six character-building poems that have been included in this text. 

Arithmetic: 

An information box, abundant practice of new and review concepts and facts, and daily word problems are key features of Arithmetic 5. Problemsolving strategies are scattered throughout the text to help students acquire the skills necessary to be expert problem solvers. Emphasis is placed on topics such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement and algebraic equations, and basic geometric problems.

History & Geography: 

Old World History and Geography presents a fascinating study of the Eastern Hemisphere by geographical regions starting with the Middle East, where history began. It not only presents the importance of studying  history and the significance of geography, but also describes the beginnings of history from a Christian perspective. Students are introduced to worldwide missions and missionary heroes while learning about the  history, geography, and culture of these specific locations: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica. They will also study history as it relates to important topics such as creation, evolution, humanism, government, and nations. 

Science: 

Investigating God’s World leads students continually from the known to the unknown by teaching important science concepts within the context of things they can see and know. The aim is to help students better understand basic science principles rather than to merely teach them science vocabulary. This text presents the world as the creation of God and glorifies Him as its Sustainer and Upholder. It introduces great scientists and naturalists who believed in the biblical account of Creation, and where appropriate, it refutes the materialist’s faith in evolution. Students will also learn about topics such as plants and animals, matter and energy, light, and minerals.

Health: 

The active lifestyle presented in Enjoying Good Health emphasizes the significance of maintaining sound health habits. While reviewing the muscular and respiratory systems of the human body, each student is encouraged to measure his level of fitness. An in-depth study of the circulatory system adds to the student’s knowledge of physical fitness. The study of nutrition focuses on the importance of a healthful diet and its effects on overall fitness and personal appearance. Enjoying Good Health also stresses personal responsibility in overcoming spiritual battles, concluding with a practical study of the Christian’s spiritual armor.

Bible: 

Fifth grade Bible is filled with many astounding stories about Bible characters such as Moses, Ruth, Daniel, Samuel, and David. Students will also study Joshua’s life and learn how his loyalty to God made him an excellent leader and caused him to triumph in battle. These Bible stories will show students how God can do mighty acts when a person has faith in Him. 

Physical Education: 

At LBA, we recognize the vital role physical activity plays in the overall development and well-being of our students. This Physical Education is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in various physical activities and develop motor skills. 

This Physical Education at LBA is more than just a class; it's an opportunity for students to burn off energy. We believe that an active body leads to a healthy mind, and we strive to inspire our students to embrace an active lifestyle.

5th Grade Weekly Enrichment Classes: 

Music, Art, Spanish, Library, and Computer