Grammar Level B: “Fox”
Reading Real Stories and Ready to Spell
Ages 6-8
Phonics and Reading: Level B students are joyfully growing into confident readers of real stories. They can blend short-vowel words with increasing ease and are beginning to master long-vowel patterns and teams. In Level B, students complete their systematic introduction to the foundational phonics rules needed for reading, with special attention given to long vowels and vowel teams. These phonics skills are then applied directly to the reading of beautiful, high-interest children’s literature such as Little Bear, Make Way for Ducklings, The Story about Ping, The Little House, and other beloved stories. Reading instruction remains teacher-guided, with explicit instruction in phonics, new words, sight words, and vocabulary. Students also master over 90 additional sight words as they grow in fluency, accuracy, and delight in reading.
Spelling: Formal spelling instruction begins in Level B. Students revisit the phonics rules learned for reading in Level A, now applying them at a deeper level as they learn not only to read words, but also to spell them correctly. Spelling instruction includes careful phonics review, oral practice, written practice, and regular attention to patterns within words. Through steady repetition and daily practice, students grow in accuracy, confidence, and command of early spelling skills.
Writing: Writing instruction in Level B is rooted in careful copywork and simple dictation. Students copy Scripture, poetry, and well-written sentences with attention to neatness, spacing, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Simple dictation exercises are also introduced, helping students practice listening carefully, remembering words in order, and writing with growing accuracy. These habits prepare students for more formal writing instruction in the years ahead.
Latin: Level B students continue joyful early exposure to Latin through daily recitation, conversational phrases, songs, and prayers. This gentle introduction helps students become familiar with the sound and rhythm of Latin while building memory, confidence, and delight in language.
Cursive Penmanship: Level B students are gently introduced to cursive penmanship, learning the formation of one cursive letter at a time. This slow and careful approach helps students develop proper habits, fine motor control, and beauty in their written work.
Math: In Math, Level B students continue with Arithmetic 1 (Click for scope and sequence), building on the concepts introduced in Level A. Students work toward mastery of addition and subtraction facts to 10, with growing attention to speed, accuracy, and number sense. They continue practicing hundreds board work, skip counting, money, telling time, and other foundational arithmetic skills that prepare them for more advanced mathematical work.
Physical Education: Level B students will participate in 20 minutes of daily P.E. instruction using the SPARK P.E. curriculum. SPARK provides structured, research-based physical education lessons that help students develop healthy habits, physical fitness, motor skills, movement knowledge, and positive social skills. Through active games, skill-building activities, and guided practice, students will grow in strength, coordination, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and enjoyment of physical activity.
Enrichment: Level B includes weekly read-alouds and discussion of beautiful children’s literature and poetry. These shared readings help students grow in attention, imagination, vocabulary, narration, and love for good stories.
Subjects to be covered at home: Life Skills, physical fitness, fine arts, family discipleship and spiritual formation, nature study.
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