Beginning in Genesis, students learn how God created the world, animals, and people for His glory. Through stories from both the Old and New Testaments, they come to know His love and redemptive plan. Students will memorize and present Bible passages, learning to speak His Word with joy and reverence.

Texts & Resources: The Jesus Storybook Bible, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible

Students are invited to delight in language and rhythm through the memorization and presentation of selected Bible verses and poems. Emphasis is placed on expression, etiquette, and mastery—learning to recite with confidence and grace. 

Texts & Resources: Psalm 100, Psalm 23, the Lord’s Prayer, and other selected passages.

Using their fine motor skills, students work toward mastery of letter formation—both upper- and lowercase—and numbers. Instruction focuses on correct formation and spacing while encouraging neatness and perseverance as an expression of care for their work.

Texts & Resources: Handwriting Patch

Through the lens of curiosity and observation, students explore God’s creation using their five senses. They study weather and meteorology, conduct simple experiments, and investigate the beauty of animal habitats—discovering how each was designed with care. Every lesson invites awe for the intricacy of the world God made.

Texts & Resources: ACTS-selected books, experiments, and materials

Students begin their exploration of geography by naming and identifying the seven continents, five oceans, and basic map features. They are introduced to the United States and the state of Maryland, learning about national symbols, holidays, and key historical figures. Through oral lessons, picture books, and hands-on projects, they see how God’s providential story continues to unfold through people and places across time.

Texts & Resources: ACTS-selected books and material

This introductory art course invites students into the joy of visual expression through the language of color, form, and texture. They explore the color wheel—mixing primary and secondary colors—and experiment with tint, hue, and shade. Each project encourages creativity, patience, and attention to beauty as reflections of God and nature. Students work with a variety of media including pastels, crayons, markers, acrylic and watercolor paints, colored pencils, and model magic. As they create, they begin to see how artistic expression reflects both imagination and the order found in God’s design.

Texts & Resources: ACTS-selected projects and materials

Students are introduced to the orchestra and its instruments through listening, singing, and movement. They explore tempo, beat, and rhythm using instruments and their voices, discovering how music both delights and glorifies God.

Through a study of select composers and their works, students learn to recognize beauty, harmony, and creativity as this course fosters joy, attentiveness, and praise through sound.

Texts & Resources: A Child’s Introduction to the Orchestra

Each ACTS day begins with a Morning Meeting, where students learn the days of the week, months of the year, and the changing seasons. Songs, poems, and chants support memorization and build both fine and gross motor skills. Cardinal and ordinal numbers are introduced naturally through these daily rhythms.

Each day includes time for play, nourishment, and rest. Students spend 20–30 minutes outdoors exploring God’s creation, building friendships, and strengthening coordination through active play. A brief snack time follows, offering nourishment and fellowship before returning to class with refreshed minds and joyful hearts.