A Beka provides a complete line of traditional Christian educational materials that have been developed and refined over a period of 50 years in the classrooms of Pensacola Christian Academy.
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A Little Garden Flower
by Mary Ann Kelley
A Little Garden Flower is a Waldorf curriculum for Pre-K through 6th grade.
ALICE “I Feel So Me Now” Theater
by Mary Ann Kelley
ALICE “I Feel So Me Now” Theater materials provide complete step by step instructions for putting on a musical based on Alice in Wonderland. Also included is all musical accompaniment for the production and a miniature theater version which uses paper dolls and printed backdrops. The package contains 3 DVDs that range from 40–64 minutes Continue reading »
Artistic Pursuits
by Mary Ann Kelley
ARTistic Pursuits is a comprehensive art program designed to involve the student in the creative process while developing observational skills. A variety of fun applications teach both the expressive and technical aspects of art while allowing children to make choices about what and how they will draw, paint, and sculpt. Assignments work within the stages Continue reading »
Beethoven’s Wig
by Mary Ann Kelley
A 4 CD series, these CDs help with the recognition and identification of well known classical music through the clever use of silly words.
BJU Press
by Mary Ann Kelley
BJU Press offers both curriculum for purchase and a distance learning solution. The texts cover all core subjects with a Christian worldview, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.
Child-size Masterpieces
by Mary Ann Kelley
Child-size Masterpieces is a curriculum collection of postcard-size reproductions of artwork designed to introduce art to young children, ages 3-6. Each level contains an instructional book and DVD, 36 postcard-size reproductions of art to be cut out and used for matching the art to the artist. Books move through increasing levels of difficulty: easy, intermediate Continue reading »
Classical Kids
by Mary Ann Kelley
Classical Kids CDs introduce children to classical music. A dramatic story, small bits of history, and classical music, set the scene for each musical adventure. The curriculum presents the great composers – Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Handel – as characters in their individual stories.
Come Look With Me by Gladys Blizzard
by Mary Ann Kelley
A series of books in beginning art appreciation. Students look at art paintings by masters with a critical eye, guided by well thought out questions about the use of color, motion, size, line etc.
Draw Write Now
by Mary Ann Kelley
Draw Write Now is an eight-book series with step-by-step drawing instruction and short sentences for writing practice. Each Draw Write Now book is a unit study with 21 directed drawing lessons presented on two pages showing a colorful drawing, four sentences, and step-by-step drawing instructions. The units explore history, geography, natural science, and social studies. Continue reading »
Greenleaf Press
by Mary Ann Kelley
Greenleaf Press materials include resources for parents and children on Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, & Modern History, Literature & Art. The curricula are designed for teaching history chronologically and focus on biographies of famous individuals. The publisher describes the course materials as “guaranteed 100% twaddle-free.” The course materials are exclusively books, and can be purchased Continue reading »
Legacy Learning Systems
by Mary Ann Kelley
Legacy Learning Systems are home instruction courses for learning piano, guitar and painting. Each course is made up of 3-5 CDs, a 100+ page workbook, 12-20 DVDs (the number of DVDs depends on the course), and access to a Members Only web site. The home-school program can be used with younger students-age 7-9. Additional Learn Continue reading »
Little Acorn Learning
by Mary Ann Kelley
Little Acorn Learning publishes Waldorf-inspired themed months for the Pre-K aged child.
Mark Kistler’s Art Resources
by Mary Ann Kelley
Mark Kistler teaches students to draw in 3-D through the use of humor and creative illustrations. The directions are easy to follow. Mr. Kistler has an award winning PBS show called the Imagination Station that also teaches students to draw in 3-D.
Masterpiece Art Instruction
by Mary Ann Kelley
Masterpiece Art Instruction offers step-by-step lessons on CD or by download. The Masterpiece Online Academy offers online courses in drawing, color theory, pastel, art careers, with more classes on the horizon. Get video and printable instruction plus optional teacher critiques and grading.
Notgrass
by Mary Ann Kelley
Notgrass offers curriculum for K-12 in Economics, Literature, Government, US History, World History, Bible, Art, and Unit Studies. The format of the lessons varies with age and topic, but all are bible-based and include clear student instructions with reading and activities. Samples and reviews of each resource are available on the Notgrass website.
Piano Wizard
by Mary Ann Kelley
Piano Wizard uses video games to teach anyone how to play the piano and read music. The program includes a keyboard to hook up to your PC or Mac computer. The game’s patented sound and color learning cues transform tedious and repetitive practice sessions into an exciting and rewarding video game experience for people of Continue reading »
Rod and Staff
by Mary Ann Kelley
Rod & Staff curriculum is designed to make the child God-conscious. This curriculum not only teaches the Bible but uses many illustrations of how Bible principles can be applied in everyday life. The various courses are comprised of texts, workbooks, and teacher guides. The science text is written from the perspective that evolution is “logically Continue reading »
The Father’s Books
by Mary Ann Kelley
The Father’s Books education materials are developed with a Biblical worldview and are designed to produce measurable growth in skills and subject comprehension. The textbooks and workbooks also support a whole-brain learning experience so that students develop balanced skills. Additionally, each textbook or workbook meets standard education requirements to give students the best academic quality.
