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Why We Choose A Beka

The FBC Child Development Center utilizes the A Beka Curriculum because it is a proven, comprehensive system that emphasizes academic excellence within a thoroughly Christian framework. This curriculum is renowned for its phonics-based approach to reading and its mastery approach to numbers, ensuring students build strong academic foundations.
  • Christ-Centered Learning: Every subject is taught with a biblical worldview, helping children honor and revere the Word of God.
  • Phonics Mastery: The curriculum uses a systematic, intensive phonics method for early reading success.
  • Structured Success: Lessons are designed to be comprehensive and age-appropriate, helping every child reach classroom goals and be well-prepared for upcoming academic challenges.

Curriculum by Age Group

Two year old classes, curriculum, and focus.
Focus & Goals
  • Key Academic: A Beka curriculum - numbers with Button Bear, letters: letter people and enrichment activities.
  • Key Social: Learning to separate from parents, adjusting to group routine, beginning cooperative play.
  • Key Physical: Establishing personal cleanliness habits and beginning fine/gross motor skill improvement.

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Three year old classes, curriculum, and focus.
Focus & Goals

  • Key Academic: A Beka curriculum introduction to letters and numbers, enrichment activities.
  • Key Social: Growing in the ability to work and play with others, developing kindness and cooperation.
  • Key Physical: Learning to identify a wide range of emotions and expressing them appropriately.

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Four year old classes, curriculum, and focus.

Focus & Goals
  • Key Academic: A Beka curriculum advanced phonics and numbers, enrichment activities. Emphasis on pre-reading, letter blends, number recognition to 20, and basic Biblical concepts.
  • Key Mental: Expanding interests, thinking independently, and developing problem-solving skills.
  • Key Spiritual: Understanding their need for Jesus and honoring the Bible.

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Kindergarten classes, curriculum, and focus.
Focus & Goals
  • Key Academic: Full A Beka curriculum with reading, writing, and arithmetic program to achieve comprehension of age-appropriate concepts.
  • Key Social: Receiving guidance in building healthy school relationships and accepting individual responsibility for choices made amongst peers.
  • Key Physical: Refining fine motor skills necessary for proficient writing and classroom tasks.

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Students learning in a classroom at the first baptist church slidell child development center

Enrichment Programs: More Than a Classroom

In addition to our core curriculum, all CDC students participate in dedicated enrichment classes throughout the week:

  • Chapel: Time dedicated to spiritual growth and understanding that they are loved and cherished by God.
  • Library: Developing a love for reading and literature.
  • Music: Introduction to rhythm, melody, and musical expression.
Physical Development: Focus on improving both gross and fine motor skills and following simple rules of safety.

Engaging Visitors and Themed Days

Throughout the school year, our students enjoy a variety of special visitors and activities that enhance the learning experience. In past years, we have hosted:

  • Educational musicians like Johnette Downing.
  • A puppeteer.
  • A group from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO).
  • Science on the Geaux demonstrations.
  • Visits from our local Fire Department and Firefighters.
Children also have the opportunity to participate in several themed dress days and other fun community-building activities at our school.

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