Bible Curriculum Phonics & Reading Learn to recognize the vowels (and their sounds) Learn to recognize the consonants (and their sounds). Learn to blend two letters together. Ex.  ta, te, ti, to, tu Learn to sound one vowel words. Learn the sounds of long vowels. Learn to sound two-vowel words. Writing K4 lays the foundation for learning the basic cursive writing strokes.  These skills will be perfected as students go on into K5, first, and second grade. Numbers In K4, children learn to recognize and understand the concepts of numbers.  By the end of the year, they will be able to count from 1 to 100, recognize 1-20, distinguish before and after numbers, and answer simple combinations.        Familiar and Favorite Poems Read and recite together from Mother Goose, Langston Hughes, and more. Fairy tales, fables, and other stories "The Three Little Pigs, " "The Ugly Duckling," "Cinderella," "Winnie-the-Pooh," and many more, including multicultural folktales from African, Japanese, and Native American traditions. Familiar sayings and phrases Saying and phrases that import traditional wisdom such as "Where there's a will, there's a way," and, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." History and Geography A friendly introduction to our, complete with simple questions and fun activities. Visual Arts Painting, drawing, cutting and pasting go hand in hand with learning about color and helping a child look at and talk abut art. Music Many musical experiences for parents and children to participate in, along with dozens of songs to sing and dance to. Science Activities that let children observe, experience, and get their hands dirty while exploring the wonders of nature.