Launching into Learning
Kindergarten at Faithful Foundations marks the final countdown in your child’s journey toward elementary success! As students blast off into a year of discovery, the Abeka curriculum provides a strong foundation in 🔤 phonics, ✏️ handwriting, 🔢 math, 🌎 social studies, and 🌿 science — all taught with structure, creativity, and purpose.
Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and plenty of encouragement, students gain the confidence and skills to write full sentences, solve problems, and explore God’s world with curiosity. Along the way, we nurture creativity, independence, and social-emotional development — ensuring your child is ready to soar into first grade and beyond.
Letters & Sounds
🧠 Phonics That Lay the Foundation 🔤 Blending Sounds Into Words 🎨 Hands-On Learning 🗣️ Language Skills 📚 Why It Matters 🧠 Phonics That Lay the Foundation: At Faithful Foundations, we’ve chosen the Abeka Letters & Sounds K5 curriculum because it builds confident readers through structured phonics instruction. From day one, students begin mastering vowel and consonant sounds, blending letters, and applying reading rules that prepare them for real literacy success — not just memorization. Your child will learn to sound out one- and two-vowel words, recognize special sounds, and read with purpose and clarity. 🔤 Blending Sounds Into Words: Students are taught 49 phonics-based special sounds and rules — including blends, digraphs, and diphthongs — that help decode unfamiliar words and build fluency. They'll practice reading full sentences, finish sentence prompts, and apply concepts through interactive stories and guided instruction. With daily review and a spiral structure, key skills are revisited to ensure long-term retention. 🎨 Hands-On Learning, Every Step of the Way: Color-by-sound activities, blend puzzles, hidden picture games, and drawing-based comprehension exercises make phonics feel like play. Students associate pictures with words, mark phonetic symbols, and connect language with meaning — all while developing fine motor skills and cognitive reasoning through engaging, age-appropriate enrichment. 🗣️ Language Skills That Go Beyond Reading: Through both oral and written practice, students expand vocabulary, learn sentence structure, and begin applying punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. Concepts like rhyming, story titles, and possessives are introduced early, and students learn to follow multi-step directions, order words into complete sentences, and identify meaning from context. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Our Kindergarten program doesn’t just teach letters — it builds lifelong readers. Through a carefully guided curriculum and hands-on learning environment, your child will be equipped with essential skills in phonics, comprehension, and communication. With regular evaluations and motivational incentives, we ensure each student is supported, challenged, and celebrated on their reading journey. At Faithful Foundations, we’re not just preparing children to read — we’re preparing them to love reading.
ELA: Writing with Phonics
✍️ Where Phonics Meets Penmanship 🖍️ Intentional Practice, Letter by Letter 🔡 From Letters to Sentences 🧠 Sharpening Focus and Fine Motor Skills ✍️ Where Phonics Meets Penmanship: At Faithful Foundations, we believe strong writing starts with strong phonics. That’s why we use Abeka’s Writing with Phonics K5 — a thoughtfully designed cursive writing program that aligns directly with our phonics instruction. As students learn what each letter says, they also learn how to form it correctly on the page, reinforcing both reading and writing together. 🖍️ Intentional Practice, Letter by Letter: With structured guidance and visual cues, students develop proper pencil grip, good posture, and letter placement from day one. Each page uses simple red dots and lined “houses” to show exactly where each letter begins and ends — making it easy for young writers to build muscle memory and confidence. 🔡 From Letters to Sentences: Beginning with individual lowercase and capital letters, students progress to blends, one- and two-vowel words, and complete sentences. As the year unfolds, they’ll master smooth cursive connections, tricky letter transitions, and sentence writing — all with built-in review and both guided and independent practice. 🧠 Sharpening Focus and Fine Motor Skills: Writing time at Faithful Foundations is about more than penmanship. It’s a focused learning block where children strengthen fine motor skills, develop attention to detail, and take pride in neat, careful work. Each child also learns to write their first name with proper formation and consistent slant. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Our writing program is more than handwriting — it’s a multisensory approach to literacy. By combining phonics and penmanship, students deepen their understanding of letter-sound relationships while learning to communicate clearly and confidently. With expert instruction and daily practice, your child will finish Kindergarten ready to write with fluency, purpose, and pride.
Think & Learn K5
🖍️ Hands-On Learning 🧠 Sharpening Thinking & Listening Skills ✂️ Creative Projects That Teach and Inspire ❤️ Character, Manners, and Life Skills 🖍️ Hands-On Learning That Builds Real-World Skills: At Faithful Foundations, we know that Kindergarten is about more than just reading and math — it's about developing the whole child. That’s why we use Think & Learn K5, a unique workbook designed to build fine motor skills, critical thinking, and practical life readiness through fun, hands-on activities that kids love. 🧠 Sharpening Thinking & Listening Skills: Whether they’re solving visual riddles, navigating mazes, classifying objects, or creating patterns, students strengthen their ability to focus, follow directions, and solve problems independently. Activities like listening for sound patterns, completing logic-based sequences, and comparing visual elements boost both cognitive and auditory development. ✂️ Creative Projects That Teach and Inspire: From drawing gingerbread men and folding origami dogs to assembling 3D shapes and pictographs, each project is designed to develop hand-eye coordination, visual perception, and attention to detail. Students also explore real-world skills like telling time, reading maps, tying shoes, and even basic science tools like magnets and magnifying glasses. ❤️ Character, Manners, and Life Skills: Kindergarten at Faithful Foundations also emphasizes who your child is becoming. Through discussions and role-play, students learn kindness, attentiveness, courtesy, helpfulness, obedience, and self-control. They practice everyday safety, hygiene, and manners — from crossing the street safely to answering the phone politely. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Think & Learn K5 isn’t just a workbook — it’s a hands-on journey that helps your child connect classroom learning with everyday life. By combining academic skill-building with creative expression and personal development, we ensure that your child is not only Kindergarten-ready — they’re ready to thrive.
Science & Health: God's World
🔍 Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation 🌱 From Seeds to Seasons ☀️ Weather, Senses & the World Around Us 🐾 Amazing Animals & Their Habitats 💪 Health & Human Body Basics 🖍️ Interactive & Engaging 🔍 Exploring the Wonders of God’s Creation: At Faithful Foundations, we know that young learners are full of questions — and wonder. That’s why we use God’s World K5, a science and health curriculum designed to help children explore the world around them while developing a sense of purpose and awe in God’s creation. With engaging visuals, hands-on activities, and meaningful lessons, your child will begin to see science as a joyful discovery of the world God made. 🌱 From Seeds to Seasons: Students investigate how seeds grow, what plants need to thrive, and how God designed each one with a purpose. As they explore the changing seasons, children learn how plants, animals, and even people respond to nature’s rhythms — from baby animals in spring to snowy rest in winter. ☀️ Weather, Senses & the World Around Us: Through fun, age-appropriate lessons, children identify weather patterns, learn how to dress for the seasons, and understand the importance of staying safe during storms. They also discover how their five senses help them explore and enjoy God’s world — with lessons that encourage curiosity, observation, and gratitude. 🐾 Amazing Animals & Their Habitats: From farm animals to ocean creatures, your child will learn how animals live, grow, and care for their young. With special units on insects, spiders, and zoo animals, students discover the diversity of the animal kingdom and how instinct and environment shape animal behavior — all through the lens of God’s care and design. 💪 Health & Human Body Basics: In simple, child-friendly terms, students learn about the parts of the body, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and safety. These early health lessons are woven into science units to reinforce self-care and respect for the bodies God gave them. 🖍️ Interactive & Engaging: Every unit includes hands-on enrichment — from coloring and drawing to dot-to-dot worksheets, matching games, and simple science observations. These activities help students connect learning with creativity and exploration. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: We don’t just teach science — we nurture wonder, respect, and responsibility. God’s World K5 supports our mission to provide a well-rounded, faith-informed education where children grow in knowledge, character, and appreciation for the world around them. With every lesson, your child will come to understand not just how the world works — but why it matters.
Social Studies K5
🧭 Introducing a Big World to Little Learners 🎨 Hands-On Learning Across the Globe 🚒 Who Makes a Community Work? 🇺🇸 Foundations of American History 🖍️ Interactive Activities That Bring Lessons to Life 🧭 Introducing a Big World to Little Learners: At Faithful Foundations, we believe early exposure to geography, history, and community concepts sparks lifelong curiosity and understanding. That’s why we use Social Studies K5 — a vibrant, age-appropriate curriculum designed to help students explore the world around them while discovering their place within it. 🎨 Hands-On Learning Across the Globe: Students travel the world from their seat — tracing tulips beneath a windmill in Holland, coloring Tony’s gondola in Venice, and meeting children from countries like Japan, Kenya, and Brazil. Through daily lessons, globe studies, and multicultural visuals, students develop awareness of global diversity, landmarks, and traditions — all presented in a joyful, child-friendly way. 🚒 Who Makes a Community Work? Closer to home, students learn about community helpers like doctors, firemen, teachers, farmers, pastors, and more. These lessons go beyond job descriptions — they teach respect, responsibility, and the important roles people play in making communities safe and strong. 🇺🇸 Foundations of American History: Students are introduced to key people, places, symbols, and events that shaped our country — from the American flag to the Statue of Liberty and the stories of historical figures. Through coloring pages, matching activities, vocabulary development, and daily discussion, students begin to build a sense of national identity and historical awareness. 🖍️ Interactive Activities That Bring Lessons to Life: With each unit, students engage in coloring, dot-to-dots, matching games, simple mazes, and drawing projects — all designed to make learning enjoyable and hands-on. Every activity reinforces critical thinking and helps students process what they’re learning in meaningful ways. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Our Social Studies program is more than facts and flags — it’s about forming thoughtful, informed, and compassionate citizens. By exploring both local and global communities, we help students begin to understand the world they live in, appreciate cultural differences, and recognize the impact they can have in their own neighborhoods. It’s the start of their journey as learners, leaders, and neighbors.
ELA: Reading
🌟 Confidence, Fluency & A Love for Books 🔤 Foundations That Fuel Progress 📚 From Sounding Out to Full Stories 🎯 Differentiated Small Group Instruction: ...and so much more 🌟 Confidence, Fluency & A Love for Books Start Here: At Faithful Foundations, we believe every child deserves the joy of reading — and we’re passionate about helping them get there. That’s why we use the Abeka Basic Phonics Readers, a thoughtfully sequenced series of 13 small readers that work hand-in-hand with our phonics instruction. Beginning with simple one-vowel words and progressing all the way to compound words and blends, our reading program is carefully designed to meet children where they are — and help them grow. 🔤 Foundations That Fuel Progress: Kindergartners are thrilled by how quickly they move from letter sounds to full stories. Each book reinforces phonics concepts taught in class, allowing students to decode new words, apply phonics rules, and read with growing independence. Along the way, students master 47 special sounds and 12 high-frequency sight words like the, a, and I. 📚 From Sounding Out to Full Stories: As students move through our readers, they learn to: ✅ Decode one- and two-vowel words ✅ Apply rules for blends, digraphs, and diphthongs ✅ Recognize and read compound words ✅ Observe punctuation and use expression while reading aloud ✅ Answer oral comprehension questions and define vocabulary Each book includes guided vocabulary, punctuation awareness, and age-appropriate stories that make reading exciting and rewarding. 🎯 Differentiated Small Group Instruction: Students receive reading instruction in small, ability-based groups to ensure every child is challenged at their own level and supported in their growth. This individualized attention allows students to build skills at a pace that builds both confidence and fluency. 🗣️ Building Oral Reading Skills: Throughout the year, your child will develop: 📌 Accuracy – Correct word recognition and pronunciation 🎭 Expression – Bringing stories to life with intonation and emotion 🔄 Smoothness – Reading without unnecessary pauses or word-for-word stops 🕐 Pacing – Reading at a natural, easy-to-follow rhythm Students also participate in regular oral reading assessments to track progress and strengthen comprehension skills. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Reading is the gateway to learning — and we take that responsibility seriously. Our reading program is more than decoding words; it’s about nurturing lifelong readers who find joy, meaning, and connection through books. With intentional teaching, consistent review, and joyful encouragement, we ensure that every student ends Kindergarten not just reading — but loving to read!
Math & Number Skills
💡 Where Numbers Come to Life 🧮 Building Strong Number Sense ➕ Addition & Subtraction Basics 💰 Time, Money & Measurement 📐 Geometry & Fractions ✍️ Interactive and Engaging 💡 Where Numbers Come to Life Through Hands-On Learning At Faithful Foundations, we believe math should be both meaningful and fun. That’s why we use Abeka’s Number Skills K5, a vibrant, engaging curriculum designed to give students a strong foundation in number concepts, operations, and real-world math skills. Through colorful visuals, interactive activities, and developmentally appropriate instruction, students build number confidence that carries into elementary school and beyond. 🧮 Building Strong Number Sense: Students begin by learning to count by 1s, 5s, 10s, and 2s all the way to 100 — laying the foundation for addition, subtraction, and even multiplication concepts. They learn to compare numbers (greater/less than), recognize sequences, identify number words, and write numbers independently up to 100. Practice includes oral counting, tracing, and games that reinforce retention in a fun, active way. ➕ Addition & Subtraction Basics: Your child will learn to: ✅ Add and subtract with concrete objects ✅ Solve simple word problems ✅ Recognize symbols like +, –, and = ✅ Understand commutation and number families ✅ Write math sentences in both horizontal and vertical formats By mastering addition and subtraction within 10, students develop fluency and confidence early in the year. 💰 Time, Money & Measurement: Students explore practical math applications by learning to: ✅ Tell time (to the hour, half-hour, quarter past, and five-minute intervals) ✅ Identify and count pennies, nickels, and dimes ✅ Complete calendar activities and track dates Measure with inches and compare lengths ✅ Record their own height and growth throughout the year ✅ These real-life connections help students understand how math shows up in everyday experiences. 📐 Geometry & Fractions: Through hands-on drawing and shape identification, students learn to: ✅ Recognize basic shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle) ✅ Understand halves as parts of a whole ✅ Solve simple visual story problems and sequence activities ✍️ Interactive and Engaging: Each workbook page is intentionally designed to encourage independent thinking, classroom collaboration, and motor skill development. Whether solving a maze, matching number patterns, or coloring by code, students are constantly engaged in meaningful learning. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Math at Faithful Foundations goes beyond worksheets — it’s about helping students discover patterns, solve problems, and feel confident using numbers in daily life. With Abeka’s tried-and-true curriculum, combined with our nurturing instruction and small-group attention, your child will finish Kindergarten with the skills — and mindset — they need to thrive in math for years to come.
Art Projects K5: Creativity in Every Corner
✂️ Crafting Skills & Imagination 🖍️ Skill Development Through Engaging Activities 📆 Month-by-Month Thematic Learning 🎭 Creative Expression & Storytelling ✂️ Crafting Skills & Imagination: At Faithful Foundations, we believe creativity is a vital part of early learning. That’s why we use Art Projects K5, a dynamic and age-appropriate art program designed to nurture fine motor skills, creative expression, and academic connections through hands-on, seasonal crafts. With a variety of colorful, theme-based projects, children experience the joy of making while reinforcing concepts they’re learning across all subjects. 🖍️ Skill Development Through Engaging Activities: Each month, students complete new projects that grow with them—developing confidence, precision, and imagination. Through cutting, gluing, painting, drawing, folding, lacing, and stamping, students strengthen: ✅ Fine motor coordination ✅ Hand-eye control ✅ Listening and direction-following ✅ Visual perception and planning They’ll explore concepts like mixing colors, 3-D layering, curling techniques, perspective, and texturing—all while proudly creating art they’re excited to take home. 📆 Month-by-Month Thematic Learning: Projects align with the seasons, holidays, Bible teachings, and classroom topics. Whether it’s a sponge painting in the fall, a George Washington hat in February, or an Easter cross in spring, art time reinforces the meaning behind academic lessons, traditions, and celebrations. Students also create phonics and counting crafts, booklets, and storytelling visuals that connect art to early literacy and math skills. 🎭 Creative Expression & Storytelling: Beyond traditional crafting, students participate in activities that foster imagination and communication. Projects include: ✅ Stick puppets ✅ Story visuals ✅ Drama-based crafts ✅ Game assembly These experiences encourage personal expression and build confidence in sharing and presentation. 📚 Why It Matters at Faithful Foundations: Art time is more than just a creative break — it’s a vital part of how our students learn to focus, follow directions, express themselves, and take pride in their work. Our art program promotes both independent exploration and classroom collaboration, helping students grow artistically, socially, and academically. With thoughtfully planned lessons and meaningful connections to curriculum themes, Art Projects K5 invites every child to imagine, explore, and create with purpose.
How Our Program Aligns with Oregon’s Early Learning Standards
🧠 Approaches to Learning: Oregon Standard: Children demonstrate curiosity, persistence, and willingness to engage in new and challenging tasks. Our Approach: Kindergarten students at Faithful Foundations build confidence and persistence through structured, hands-on activities that encourage exploration and problem-solving. Whether they’re decoding a new word, assembling a 3D craft, or solving a number puzzle, students are supported in developing independence, resilience, and a growth mindset through daily academic and creative challenges.
🤝 Social-Emotional Development: Oregon Standard: Children recognize and regulate emotions, form positive relationships, and demonstrate empathy. Our Approach: Our classroom environment emphasizes respect, responsibility, and kindness. Through collaborative projects, interactive group discussions, and character-building lessons embedded across subjects (including our Think & Learn and Bible-integrated projects), children learn to work with peers, express themselves appropriately, and manage their emotions in a nurturing, structured space.
📖 Bridging Standards with Excellence Oregon Standard: Children demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and approaches to learning needed for success in school. Our Approach: The Faithful Foundations Kindergarten program is intentionally aligned with Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Standards across every domain. By integrating academic excellence with creativity, character-building, and critical thinking, we prepare each child for a confident, successful transition into first grade and lifelong learning.
🗣️ Language and Communication: Oregon Standard: Children understand and use language to express ideas, engage in conversation, and follow directions. Our Approach: Language development is at the heart of our Kindergarten curriculum. Through storytelling, oral reading, comprehension discussions, and science and social studies content, students build vocabulary and communication skills. Teachers model clear speech and use structured questioning to help students express ideas, make connections, and practice listening and speaking in purposeful ways.
📚 Literacy: Oregon Standard: Children apply phonics and word recognition skills, demonstrate comprehension, and engage with text. Our Approach: Faithful Foundations uses Abeka’s proven phonics-based curriculum to build fluent readers. Students move from identifying letter sounds to reading full sentences and stories across 13 progressive readers. With guided practice, small-group instruction, and regular oral reading opportunities, children master decoding strategies, sight words, and expressive reading — building comprehension and a love of literature from day one.
🔢 Mathematics: Oregon Standard: Children demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, patterns, and measurement concepts. Our Approach: Our vibrant math program introduces children to number formation, counting to 100, basic operations, and early geometry. Students engage in hands-on activities involving clocks, coins, patterns, and real-life math applications. Through group instruction and independent practice, students build number sense, problem-solving skills, and mathematical fluency in ways that feel both fun and foundational.
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