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K12 Language Arts Blue
Find out what goes into the creation of K¹²'s language arts curriculum for kindergarteners, known as K¹² Language Arts Blue.
Sample Lessons
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K-8 Courses
At K¹², we nurture inquisitive minds.
We take the simple approach that Big Ideas + Consecutive Down Payments + Practice = Mastery. Throughout our K through 8 course offerings, you will find certain recurring themes that build on the previous grades' teaching and weave an ever-richer tapestry of knowledge around the most important concepts.
Bringing Lessons to Life
The K¹² curriculum brings lessons to life with a rich mixture of online and offline teaching tools, including interactive animations, award-winning printed books with beautiful illustrations and narrative, original CDs and videos, and materials for hands-on experiments. In addition, lesson plans for each subject are integrated, so your child may be reading literature from the same time period as the art or history lesson he or she is studying.
Lessons are followed by assessments, so you can be sure that your child has mastered a particular area before moving on. Our individualized approach means your child can go as fast or slow as needed. The online assessments are integrated with the planning and progress tools, making it easy to find the right pace by subject and to stay on track.
PLEASE NOTE: Course list may vary at some K¹² schools, including K¹² Powered schools.
Language Arts/English | Math | Science | History | World Languages | Art | Music
Language Arts/English
K¹² Language Arts/English helps students develop important reading and writing skills, while inspiring a love of literature. The program emphasizes classic works, writing as a process, and the skills that will be assessed in standardized tests. Younger children learn the basics of phonics and grammar and prepare for reading through systematic, multi-sensory activities, while older students develop literary analysis and comprehension skills by reading novels and nonfiction works.
For families enrolled in a school, or taking courses with teacher support
For families taking courses without teacher support (Independent Study)
Math
K¹² Math balances mastery of fundamental skills with critical thinking and problem-solving. An active, multi-sensory approach ensures that students understand concrete realities that underlie mathematical concepts. Online games and animations illustrate concepts, while challenge problems, regular practice, and review ensure mastery of basic skills. A thorough foundation is provided for younger students making links between the concrete and the abstract and older students encountering Algebra.
For all families
Science
K¹² Science balances hands-on experiments with the systematic study of terms and concepts in life, earth, and physical sciences. The program nurtures curiosity as students practice observation and analytical skills. Students learn how scientists understand our world and how the world is shaped by ongoing scientific and technological advances.
For all families
History
K¹² History—with integrated topics in geography and civics—opens young minds to far-off lands, distant times, and diverse cultures, emphasizing the story in history—a story that includes not only great men and women but also everyday people. Kindergarten students tour the seven continents and are introduced to some famous Americans. Students in grades 1–4 study civilization from the Stone Age to the Space Age, and older students explore major themes and topics in World and American History in greater depth.
For all families
World Languages
K¹² World Language courses help students read, write, speak, and listen for meaning through simple narratives, regular writing and speaking challenges, and games. Students learn common vocabulary terms and phrases, grammar patterns and principles, and the practices and perspectives of various cultures. Courses meet all national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and follow state guidelines in covering level-appropriate standards.
For all families
Art
Following the timelines in K¹² History, K¹² Art introduces students to great works of art from different cultures and eras, while engaging them in creative activity—painting, drawing, molding with clay, etc. Students learn the elements of art; study important paintings, sculpture, and architecture; and explore different artistic movements, then create their own works of art, such as mobiles, collages, and stained glass.
For all families
Music
K¹² Music teaches basic Western music concepts at age-appropriate levels. The curriculum builds in a structured way, fostering increasing music comprehension skills as students move through their school years. More than simply music appreciation, this program helps students train their ears, voices, and bodies in the fundamental building blocks of music.
Our Music Placement Chart will help you determine the right music course level for your child.
For all families
PLEASE NOTE: Course list may vary at some K¹² schools, including K¹² Powered schools.