PRIMARY

PRIMARY

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Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2

At Manheim Christian School, we provide a strong literacy program that builds reading, writing, phonemic awareness, and word study. We use whole group instruction for introduction and small group instruction to reinforce foundational skills. Our math programs include mental math, daily reviews, and the use of manipulatives for problem-solving and concept exploration. Primary students will learn life, earth and physical science, social studies, and spiritual principles introduced through bible stories, memory verses, daily devotions, and prayer.

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Grade 2

Specials

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

5-day Pre-K
Mon-Fri
9:00 am – 2:40 Pm

3-day Pre-K
Mon, Wed, Fri
9:00 am – 2:40 Pm

Overview of Pre-K programs:

Introduction to reading, writing and phonemic awareness
(Letter and sound association)

Mathematical concept awareness

Fine/large motor skill development

Daily Calendar awareness

Learning through play

Learn about God, themselves and the world

Develop positive social skills

Wendy Harley
2-Day Pre-K Teacher






























NEW FOR
2025-2026!

5-DAY
FULL-DAY
pRE-k

For all Pre-K Programs, students may be dropped off at school as early as 7:30 for supervised play before their school day starts at 9am.

Caitlin Mersky
5-Day & 3-Day Pre-K Teacher

2-day Pre-K
tues, thurs
9:00 am – 2:40 Pm

KINDERGARTEN

KINDERGARTEN

5 day kindergarten
MONDay–Friday
8:00-2:30

Brooke Bechtold
5-Day Kindergarten Teacher










































Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – explore the farm and take a wagon ride

Hershey Gardens – guided tour through the Children’s Garden and time to explore the full gardens

Typical Field Trips

Reading Buddies – once a week reading time with Second Grade

Pumpkin Exploration Day

Gingerbread Houses

"Read Across America" week

Themed STEM activities











Special Projects and Events



















SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
Inspire Science Curriculum with Biblical Integration

BIBLE
Purposeful Design by ACSI

Emphasizes biblical stories as a whole and applies biblical truths to their personal lives

Weekly Elementary Chapel

MATH
Math Expressions (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), MyMath

Emphasis on number sense

Includes: addition, subtraction, greater than/less than, numeral recognition, geometric shapes, problem solving

WRITING
Kid Writing/Journaling

Emphasis on hearing sounds in words

Learn beginner writing skills

Students participate in different forms of writing: informational, procedural, opinion, and personal narratives

READING
Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Fundations Phonics, phonetic readers, decodable readers, and science of reading aligned instruction.

Emphasis on Early Literacy Skills which include phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, sight word recognition, fluency and comprehension


















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Carolyn Kocot
3-Day Kindergarten Teacher

3 Day Kindergarten
Mon, Wed, Fri
8:00-2:30




















FIRST GRADE

FIRST GRADE

Julia Nolt
1st Grade Teacher

READING
Wonders (McGraw Hill) & Fundations - accuracy of decoding, spelling, and handwriting

Emphasis on Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expanding Vocabulary

Includes: Spelling, Phonics, Language, Writing Workshop and Handwriting

Small reading groups are used to explicitly teach & reinforce Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency Vocabulary & Comprehension.

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MATH
My Math (McGraw Hill) & IXL - math skill practice

Emphasis on addition fluency to sums of 20

Includes daily math stations to reinforce: addition and subtraction strategies, problem solving, number sense to 120, introduction to money, time, measurement, fractions and 2-D, 3-D shapes









SCIENCE
Inspire Science Curriculum with Biblical Integration

Emphasis on Life, Earth and Physical Sciences

Includes: Plant life, Animal life cycles, Earth and Solar System, Caring for Resources, Light, Sound, Information Technology to Communicate in Our World

STEM and Science Experiments

SOCIAL STUDIES
All Together (Pearson Education, Inc.)

Emphasis on Our Community, Our Country and Our World

Includes: Community Helpers, Star Citizens, Where do I live?

























BIBLE
Purposeful Design by ACSI

Emphasis on The Beginning: Creation and The Founding Family (Abraham – Moses)

Jesus: Birth, Miracles, Parables, Resurrection and Great Commission

Includes: Advent Activities, Peacemaking skills, and Christians Around the World unit

Bible Memory with practical application – My ABC Bible Verses: Hiding God’s Word in Little Hearts by Susan Hunt

Weekly Elementary Chapel

Reading Buddies weekly with both 4th graders and Pre-Kindergarteners

Operation Christmas Child Mission’s Project with 4th grade buddies - raise money, shop for gifts and pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Johnny Appleseed Week, Grandparent's Day, 100 Day Festivities, Bear Hibernation Day

Poetry Festival – each 1st and 2nd grade student memorizes and recites a poem for parent audience

"Adopt a Grandparent" from local retirement community














Special Projects and Events


















Flinchbaugh’s Farm and Orchard

Shopping trip for Operation Christmas Child

The North Museum and Planetarium

Typical Field Trips





































Lori Greenly
1st Grade Teacher

SECOND GRADE

SECOND GRADE

Jennifer Christner
2nd Grade Teacher

Sarah Gerig
2nd Grade Teacher

READING
Wonders (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. Small reading groups are used to explicitly teach & reinforce Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency Vocabulary & Comprehension.

Includes: Spelling, Phonics, Vocabulary, Language, Writing and Handwriting

Curriculum









MATH
My Math (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on subtraction

Includes: addition and subtraction with and without regrouping, numbers to one thousand, money, time, and measurement







SCIENCE
Inspire Science Curriculum with Biblical Integration

Emphasis on Life, Earth and Physical Sciences, and STEM

Includes: Life cycles, habitats, weather, magnets, simple machines and creation care







SOCIAL STUDIES
Exploring Who We Are (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on Communities, History, and Government

Includes: Community Helpers, landforms, 50 states, pioneers and biographies







BIBLE
Purposeful Design by ACSI

Emphasis on Moses to the Promised Land and Jesus’ birth to Resurrection

Includes: Ten Commandments, Twelve disciples, Lord’s Prayer, and the Great Commission

Weekly Elementary Chapel










Makerspace – weekly challenges using paper, cardboard, paper towel rolls, newspaper, pipe cleaners, k’nex, snap cubes, etc.

Reading Buddies – once a week read to Kindergartners

Poetry Festival – each student memorizes and recites a poem

Habitat Diorama – each student creates a diorama of an animal habitat









Special Projects and Events

Lancaster Science Factory - participate in STEM and other science activities

MCC Material Resource Center – opportunities to serve and help people in other countries

Zoo America – observe and learn about North American animals

Typical Field Trips



















































































































MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Manheim Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered environment where students develop Biblical principles while receiving a quality education.