Students are introduced to the art and joy of writing by putting to use the parts of speech learned in Grammar. They compose sentences and paragraphs on topics that spark their imagination, transforming ideas into expression and thought into language. Each exercise strengthens their “writing muscles,” revealing that writing is both craft and communication, both structure and story.

Texts & Resources: Selections from the Institutes for Excellence in Writing (IEW), The Nile River Book, The Biggest Bear, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Tacky the Penguin, Madeline, Corduroy, The Z was Zapped, The Three Little Pig, Tacky and the Winter Games.

This year offers the unique opportunity to study Grammar as its own subject within the classroom. Using engaging jingles and sentence-labeling techniques from Shurley English Level 2, students learn to recognize patterns and rules that bring clarity to communication. Through rhythm, song, and repetition, language becomes something to enjoy rather than endure—alive with rhythm, purpose, and joy. These foundations prepare them for the study of writing and Latin in the years ahead.

Texts & Resources: Shurley English Level 2

Using Veritas Press History Cards: Old Testament & Ancient Egypt, students journey from Creation through the rise of early civilizations. They explore the stories of the Fall, the Flood, and the patriarchs, tracing God’s providence through the history of His people. Students begin to see how God’s redemptive story threads through the broader sweep of human history and culture.

Learning is reinforced through song, story, and art—creating “timeline projects” that bring each event to life. Special feast days, crafts, and field trips offer hands-on opportunities to see how history can be both studied and experienced.

Texts & Resources: Veritas Press History Cards Old Testament & Ancient Egypt; King Tut: Lost … and Found; Secret of the Scrolls: Volume 3; and Story of the World: Volume 1

Through Apologia’s Young Explorer Series: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day, students explore the wonder of God’s airborne creations—from insects to birds. They observe, classify, and document the intricate design of wings, feathers, and flight patterns. Lessons are richly hands-on: raising butterflies and ladybugs, dissecting owl pellets and eggs, and conducting experiments that reveal the mystery of how birds soar and migrate. The year showcases the much-anticipated Insect Museum, where students present their pinned insect collections—each display, a testimony to curiosity, patience, and discovery. Every activity and field trip reminds students that all living things reflect the wisdom and imagination of their Creator, inviting them to look closely, think deeply, and give thanks.

Texts & Resources: Apologia’s Young Explorer Series: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day and ACTS-selected books, experiments, and materials