An integrated approach combines all aspects of acquiring written language in the context of a unified theme. Materials published by Houghton Mifflin supplement reading material selected from award winning children's literature. Reading, writing, spelling and phonetic skills are taught together. Activities include listening to literature, pattern writing, journal writing, inventive spelling, adult spelling, illustrating books, writing class books and writing individual books. Math and science are taught as hands on activities.
Kindergarten uses calendar math activities as well as a manipulative program.
Science activities are natural extensions of children's literature and involve extensions of math skills. Singing Christian songs and songs related to children's literature, choral presentation during the Children's Christmas Service, Spring Musical. Illustrating, drawing and painting are extensions of children's literature. Motor facilitation, games and relays are part of the weekly schedule. An additional variety of physical activities are part of an optional after-school electives program.