September
School Theme
Fitness & Health
Life Lessons
Healthy Habits
Bible Lesson
Respect – Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
Journals
Healthy Foods/Fitness Activities
Literacy
Rhyming
Character Building
Healthy Balanced Attitude
Creative Project
– Importance of Fitness-Proper Formations
– Proper Formations
– Healthy vs Unhealthy Foods
Science
Body Expressions
Team Building
Fitness & Health
October
School Theme
STEM
Life Lessons
Innovation
Bible Lesson
Forgiveness – Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Journals
Cool Things About Science
Literacy
Word Family Flip Books
Character Building
Building from Mistakes/Pillars of Change
Creative Project
– Robots
– Egg Drop
– Working with Dry Ice
Science
Chemical Reactions and Experiments
Team Building
Marshmallow Spaghetti Tower
November
School Theme
Wilderness and Camping
Life Lessons
Safety Skills
Bible Lesson
Giving – John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth on him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Journals
– Camping
– Nature
– Outdoors
Literacy
Sight Words
Character Building
Trustworthiness
Creative Project
– Nature Walk Project
– Survival Skills
– Animal Tracks
Science
Nature and Natural Elements
Team Building
Lost on a Desert Island
December
School Theme
Paying it Forward
Life Lessons
Generosity and Gratefulness
Bible Lesson
Kindness – Matthew 5:43-47, “But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
Journals
– Blessing Others
– Fun in Giving
Literacy
– Alphabet Activities
– Letter Detective
Character Building
Love Expressions
Creative Project
Acts of Kindness
Science
Physics
Team Building
The King is Here!
January
School Theme
Inspirational People
Life Lessons
Dream Big for the Future
Bible Lesson
“Encourage Yourself.” 1 Sam 30:6
Journals
– My Future Looks Bright
– I Am the Light
Literacy
– Spelling Activities
– Spelling with Food, Stationary, etc.
Character Building
Don’t Give Up
Creative Project
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Science
Studying the Evolution of a Natural Selection
Team Building
Poisonous Frogs
February
School Theme
Geography and Cultures
Life Lessons
Respecting Diversity
Bible Lesson
Friendship – Proverbs 18:24, “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
Journals
Visiting Other Countries
Literacy
– Sound Recognition
– I Spy Book
Character Building
Respect
Creative Project
– Diversity
– Where Do I Live
Science
Astronomy/Stars
Team Building
Appreciating our Differences
March
School Theme
Life Cycles and Ecosystems
Life Lessons
Being Responsible
Bible Lesson
Citizenship – Hebrews 13:16, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Journals
– Recycling at Home
– Compost/Trash
Literacy
– Songs of Melody
– Singing
Character Building
Caring
Creative Project
– Butterflies
– Planting
Science
The Cycle of Life
Team Building
Animal Lifecycle Game/strong>
April
School Theme
Appreciation
Life Lessons
Kindness to Others
Bible Lesson
Engagement – Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Journals
Being Thankful
Literacy
– Writing Stations
– Using Different Writing Materials
Character Building
Responsibility
Creative Project
Teacher Appreciation
Science
Energy
Team Building
The Gratitude Game
May
School Theme
Games, Books and Movies
Life Lessons
Team Building
Bible Lesson
Trustworthiness – Ephesians 4:15-16, “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
Journals
– Favorite Games
– Favorite Books
– Favorite Movies
Literacy
– Storytelling
– Acting
– Dress Up
– Puppets
Character Building
Persistence
Creative Project
Produce Your Own Movie
Science
Technology
Team Building
Board Game Circuit