ABCJesusLovesMe

by ABC Jesus Loves Mehttps://www.abcjesuslovesme.com/

Multi_subjectGrade Pre-K

ABCJesusLovesMe: Faith-Based Multi-Subject Early Learning Program

ABCJesusLovesMe is a comprehensive five-level Christian preschool curriculum covering ages 1-5 that integrates Bible, early literacy, math, science, and character development through play-based learning. The program offers 36 weekly lesson plans per level with hands-on activities, movement, and arts and crafts designed for both homeschool and classroom settings.

Best for

Christian homeschool families and faith-based preschools seeking a comprehensive, play-based early learning program with strong community support for ages 1-5

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 1 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides substantial support through detailed lesson plans, active Facebook groups, and direct creator involvement. Community support appears to be a major strength of the program.

The creator states that 'the support that you get from fellow users and myself is what many consider our largest asset' through 'very active Facebook Groups.' Lesson plans include detailed instructions and supply lists, though formal training materials are not mentioned.

Knowledge CoherenceStrength

The curriculum builds knowledge systematically across age levels with clear developmental progression from basic concepts to more advanced skills. Each level builds on previous learning while introducing age-appropriate new content.

Progression from 1 Year introducing colors, shapes, and body parts to 5 Year covering community helpers, maps, country/state awareness, and beginning addition shows coherent knowledge building. Letter recognition advances from introduction in 2 Year to sound recognition and beginning reading in upper levels.

Individual Subject RigorStrength

Each subject area maintains appropriate developmental rigor for preschool ages, with systematic skill building in literacy, math, and other domains. The curriculum aligns with state standards and includes research-based components.

Math progresses from counting 1-10 in 2 Year to counting to 40, writing numbers to 20, and beginning addition in 5 Year. Literacy develops from basic book introduction to letter formation, phonics, and beginning word recognition. The program is described as 'research-based' and 'aligns with state standards.'

Cross Curricular IntegrationStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong integration by weaving Bible stories, character traits, and academic content together in themed weekly units. Topics like community helpers, living/non-living classification, and letter recognition are naturally connected through Bible-based character development.

The program covers Bible, science, reading readiness, math, handwriting, motor skills, character traits, self-care, visual perception, music, and art in coordinated lessons, with Bible stories and character traits serving as connecting themes across subjects.

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides structured lesson plans with clear objectives and detailed instructions, though it emphasizes play-based learning over explicit direct instruction. Activities are well-organized with specific guidance for implementation.

Weekly lesson plans are 'typically three pages long' with 'objectives and required supplies' listed, plus 'instructions in blocks under topics like Number, Poem, Book, and Development.' However, the approach emphasizes 'hands-on activities, movement, reading real books, singing, and arts and crafts.'

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum includes some elements of review and practice through repeated use of materials and cumulative skill building across levels. However, specific retrieval practice strategies are not explicitly described.

The review mentions that 'many supplies are used repeatedly' and skills build cumulatively across age levels, but does not describe specific retrieval practice or review activities within lessons.

Review Sources

cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrade Pre-K
SubjectMulti_subject
PedagogyTraditional
Faith-BasedChristian

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Data sources: cathyduffy