Primary Complete Program

Literature-based Unit Study Curriculum for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Description and Sample

Epi Kardia's literature-based unit study curriculum, Primary Complete Program, is organized around nine chronological history units.  It is designed to be used from Kindergarten through 2nd grade, following the suggested schedule and moving through the units Creation to Modern annually.  We have found that following this pace, especially for younger students, keeps them engaged as well as gives them the opportunity to revisit a topic in a short enough time to actually recall more of what they've previously learned. Progressing through the units yearly allows the opportunity to "layer" information, covering different aspects of the same time period annually so that a deeper understanding is achieved and connections between historic events are more apparent.

As in all of our complete programs, this program integrates history, science, geography, language arts, fine arts and projects--all in one curriculum---using whole, living books.  Although books are not included with the curriculum, many are readily available at your local public or church library. 

Each unit booklet provides an Historical book list [including the author, ISBN, library call number (if available), approximate listening and reading level of each selection];  a Poetry/Fine Arts book list and a Science book list.  Additionally, there are MANY hands-on projects and activities provided for both history and science, some doing double-duty offering fine arts projects as well.  For the teacher's benefit, for each unit of the curriculum there are multi-page summaries of the time period following the book lists, to aid you in reviewing the most important events during that unit.  

The 100 page Manual  that comes with the Complete Programs covers how to teach and evaluate history, science, language arts (phonics, spelling, reading, poetry, etc.) and fine arts, all using books that are available in your local libraries or on-line.  (Note: books are not included in the program.)

 

Features of this level include the following:

	utilization of beautifully illustrated, age appropriate picture books and shorter, high interest chapter books
	general presentation of historical periods and people
	strong basic science concepts within the context of colorful illustrations and readable content
	emphasis on learning early pre-writing skills
	large variety of very 'doable' hands on projects to help develop fine motor skills while increasing interest in both history and science
	Sample Unit Booklet

 

NOTE:  All Complete Programs include the nine unit booklets and one across-the-units Resource booklet, historical overviews of each time period, 100 page spiral bound teaching manual, Tools CD, and historical bookmarks. Printed in black and white on heavy duty cardstock, each component is shipped pre-punched and packaged in a 1" white three-ringed binder.