A Snapshot of History

Creation to Christ weaves biblical and ancient history together, taking students on an unforgettable journey through time from the day of Creation through the life of Christ. With a unique blend of living books, engaging activities, and a biblical perspective, Creation to Christ will help students experience the past in a whole new way.

• Integrate biblical and ancient history through The Story of the Ancient World, Streams of History: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, and other resources while studying civilizations like Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome.
• Take a whirlwind tour of history as you listen to Diana Waring’s audio What in the World: Ancient Civilizations and the Bible.
• Teach retelling and writing skills with Charlotte-Mason style oral and written narrations.
• Complete a stunning history notebook filled with beautiful artwork, a colorful timeline, written copywork and period research – a keepsake to treasure for years to come!
• Learn to sketch with Draw and Write through History.  Draw Babylon’s Hanging Gardens, a Roman chariot, the Great Wall of China, and more!
• Make daily connections between history and the Bible and pray key Scripture verses from biblical readings.
• Add to a “Prophecy Fulfillment Chart” as you journey through time and witness how hundreds of Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled through Christ.
• Bring history to life with fun projects like baking Egyptian Palace Bread, creating a Philistine helmet, and reenacting Phidippides’ famous run from Athens to Sparta.
• Include older students by using our optional Extension Package. This set of living books adds a fascinating layer to the history study and was chosen for older, independent readers.

A Collection of Read-Alouds

Experience stirring historical fiction, thought-provoking biographies, inspiring nonfiction, and classic literature as read-alouds. Enjoy reading to your child each day as you make connections in a heartfelt way.

• Choose from three exciting book sets: Boy, Girl or History Interest. Select our Boy or Girl Interest sets for a trip through nine different genres, or use our History Interest Set to read living books linked with your history study.
• Solve a mystery in ancient Egypt, rule with Cleopatra in the time of Caesar, and travel “The Way” with a new Christian convert – all just a sampling of the stories that await you in our History Interest Set!
• See the world through the eyes of intriguing characters, get swept away by stories from nine different genres, and travel to different times and places – all within our Boy and Girl Interest Sets.
• Make biblical connections with passages in Proverbs and build narrating skills through detailed, summary, and creative narrations.

A Trek Through Geography

Travel through the Bible lands of Scripture with A Child’s Geography:  Explore the Holy Land.  Visit the countries of the Middle East through narrative readings and follow-up activities.

• Explore the countries of Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Saudia Arabia, and Jordan.  As you read about these countries, glimpse how they were long ago and how they’ve changed today.
• Take part in memorable activities like narrating from “Field Notes,” mapping different regions, and keeping a travel log of sights.
• Join together in praying for the people of each country and learn about their art, music, poetry, and food.

A Foundation of Scripture

Creation to Christ provides a solid year of biblical study, encouraging students to read God’s Word as they learn about the ancient history of the faith. With Bible readings, historic accounts, and verse memorization set to music, this year of study is sure to have a deep impact on your growing child.

• Let the Radical Book for Kids be your guide as you learn about men and women who trusted Jesus in the face of great odds.  Discover God’s plan for His chosen people, study the roots of the ancient church, and learn how to live for Christ.
• See the Bible come alive as students read daily from the Illustrated Family Bible where maps, photographs, and diagrams bring ancient cultures to life.
• Learn the parts of prayer and pray meditatively from each day’s Scripture reading.
• Make Scripture memorization a joyful experience by using repetition, copywork, and music with corresponding Scripture cards to memorize Philippians Chapter 2.

A Look at Grammar, Writing, and Spelling

Creation to Christ teaches foundational language arts skills through a unique combination of Charlotte Mason-style dictation exercises, a choice of grammar options, and a variety of creative writing approaches. You can use our time-tested selections as planned in Creation to Christ, or use your own resources for grammar and writing.

• Enjoy thorough grammar and writing lessons with a choice of either Building with Diligence or Following the Plan. These comprehensive, God-honoring texts are easy-to-use and teach key concepts of grammar, mechanics, and writing. No matter which option you choose, both texts are scheduled in Creation to Christ.
• Learn to write creatively using the step-by-step approach in Writing and Rhetoric! This series assumes students learn best by reading and imitating excellent literature. Book 1: Fable teaches close reading and comprehension, summarizing a story, using description and dialogue, and incorporating point of view. Book 2: Narrative I focuses on beginning/middle/end, narration, main idea, conflict, dialogue and description, topic writing and more! As students read excellent, whole-story examples of literature, they will learn key writing principles and grow their skills through imitation.
• Practice spelling using the Charlotte Mason method of studied dictation.  Using passages provided in Creation to Christ, your child will study a passage and then reproduce it as you dictate the passage aloud. This process quickly builds writing skills while teaching spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

A Journey Through Literature

Jump straight into the heart of reading with Drawn into the Heart of Reading, our literature program designed to help readers enjoy and evaluate great literature from a Christian perspective.

• Savor a wide scale of engaging literature while learning about different genres, story elements, and literary concepts.  Choose books to read from your own library, or pick one of our amazing literature packages filled with character-building selections and time-tested classics that fit perfectly.
• Weigh characters by their actions and measure their decisions against the standard provided in the Bible. As students analyze literature from a biblical perspective, they will learn to recognize Godly character traits and apply them in daily life.
• Enjoy thought-provoking discussions and exciting projects tied to fascinating literature. As students dig beneath the surface of what they read, they’ll complete graphic-organizer style pages to solidify what they’ve learned.

Note: If you’d like to learn more about Drawn into the Heart of Reading, you can find more information here.

A Peek at Poetry

Creation to Christ provides a unique combination of poetry and painting, using art to illustrate scenic poetry. Through this year of study, students will become familiar with the descriptive works of Robert Frost, a poet famous for bringing the New England countryside to life.

• Read and appreciate classic poems written by Robert Frost and learn to distinguish different elements of poetry such as mood, form, rhyme, and rhythm.
• Discover the life of Robert Frost and share his work through weekly poetry readings. Copy excerpts from each poem and choose your favorites to memorize and take to heart.
• Illustrate each poem and experiment with creative painting techniques as you follow the step-by-step watercolor lessons in Paint Like a Poet! By the end of the year, students will have a magnificent collection of paintings representing the poetry of Robert Frost.

A Structure for Mathematics

Creation to Christ allows you to choose a level from the well-known Singapore Primary Math Series, use Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Mathematics, or use your own math. For your convenience, daily schedules for two different Singapore Math levels are provided in the Creation to Christ guide. Apologia Math provides its own daily schedule, four-days a week, in its instructor guides.

Singapore Primary Math Series

• A choice of two Singapore levels is scheduled in Creation to Christ: Level 4A/4B or Level 5A/5B. Each level provides a full year of math, with the ‘A’ and ‘B’ books each equaling a semester.
• Utilize Singapore’s concise math texts to build problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By featuring an approach that moves from concrete to pictorial to abstract, Singapore math teaches advanced concepts in a way that leaves children feeling math can be understood.
• Visualize and solve problems quickly and efficiently by following the methods modeled in the text. Speech and thought bubbles appear throughout the text to demonstrate the thought process of problem solving, making even the most challenging problems accessible.
• Learn new mathematical concepts through a spiral progression that builds on concepts already taught.  If a child doesn’t get a concept the first time around, rest easy knowing the concept will come around again in later levels.
• Use the placement tests available at www.singaporemath.com/placement-tests to find the right placement for your child.  Be sure to select the Primary Mathematics edition of the placement test to match the Primary Math U.S. edition used in the Creation to Christ guide. It helps to note that Singapore Math is considered advanced as children move through the program.

Math with Confidence Series

• Enjoy Math with Confidence! This easy-to-use program features short, daily lessons 4 days each week. Scripted, open-and-go lessons are both friendly and approachable with hands-on games, activities, real-life context, and helpful tips. Straightforward, colorful worksheets help students practice new concepts and review previously-learned material.
• Focus on one concept at a time for several weeks to build deep, connected knowledge (known as the mastery approach). Math with Confidence also provides continual, ongoing review so your child fully grasps core grade-level skills by the end of the year (known as the spiral approach). Optional enrichment lessons are included along with suggestions for math picture books to enjoy together.
• Teach each level of Math with Confidence using an Instructor Guide, a Student Workbook, and common household materials (like coins, a ruler, crayons, a clock, small toys/stuffed animals, etc). Math with Confidence is currently available for grades K-4 with a new level planned to release each year through grade 6.

Apologia Math Series

• Enjoy Apologia’s hands-on, interactive approach to math, filled with activities, projects, and games that help students comprehend new concepts. See connections between math, our world, and our Creator as students dive deep into the beauty of mathematics.
• Introduce concepts through a similar format as each lesson is presented in a 4-step progression: hands-on activity, pictorial presentation, abstract presentation, and application. Practice sections reinforce learning, while hands-on projects make learning stick! Mastery is encouraged with built-in review.
• Follow a weekly schedule, 4 days a week, that reflects a systematic progression from one skill to the next. Each level requires the Teaching Guide and an All-in-One Student Text (as well as a selection of household objects). Colorful and age-appropriate lesson layouts make learning exciting!
• Use the placement tests available at www.apologia.com to find the right placement for your child.

An Exploration of Life Science

Creation to Christ features a unique, living books approach to science that integrates notebooking, narration, relevant Scriptures, and hands-on experiments.  As students delve into life science, they will find what they learn matches up with the Bible.

• Read fascinating books about life science and God’s design for nature.  Explore God’s creation with Birds of the Air, and investigate the plant and animal kingdoms with Land Animals of the Sixth Day and Plant Life in Field and Garden.
• Learn about human anatomy with The Illustrated Adventure in Human Anatomy, and observe the advances of medical science over the years in Galen and the Gateway to Medicine and Exploring the History of Medicine.
• Create science notebook entries, give oral narrations, answer questions, become familiar with scientific terms, and practice biblical application.
• Conduct quick, hands-on experiments related to the science readings and log the results in a science notebook. Each experiment is easy to complete, uses the scientific method, and is guaranteed to make each day’s discoveries memorable.
• Draw connections between science and history as topics, people, and events overlap between the two subjects. As students learn about the advance of scientific achievements, they will be able to visualize the historic backdrop behind the discoveries.