Elementary

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10

Thinking biblically in elementary school

Students continue to grow in their love of learning through elementary school at Naples Christian Academy. They actively participate in their education through center-based instruction and engaging learning experiences that reach across subject areas. They learn to love reading and grow in their capacity to interact with great literature, learning to think biblically about various types of information. Teachers challenge students in math, utilizing manipulatives and interactive methods to engage varied types of learners. Students begin completing longer-term projects as they progress through the grade levels, learning to write and present well.

Elementary students in action

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Our educational philosophy

We combine experiential learning with differentiated instruction to meet students’ unique needs – in elementary school and beyond.

All truth is God’s truth. As we develop students with hearts impassioned to love God, minds disciplined to think Biblically, and hands prepared to serve, we seek to share and awaken them to all of God’s truth. Since God is Creator of ALL things, we believe education in every subject should reflect the excellence of our Lord and, at every turn, be integrated with the truth of His Word. As Christ-followers, our school community is marked by joy; we value joy, and we teach children to become joy spreaders. As such, days are filled with praise and celebration, love of learning, and delight in God’s Word and the beauty of the created world.

We understand that education is not mere information. In today’s culture, facts are always at our fingertips. Thus, we must teach our children so much more than isolated facts -- we need to foster skills, particularly the ability to think critically and think Biblically about information. How they differentiate truth from fiction, how they assimilate ideas, synthesize and analyze them, and use them as catalysts to develop their understanding of God’s world -- this is what allows them to take hold of the Gospel of Christ, develop a Biblical worldview, and share Christ’s love in an increasingly hostile world.

Elementary school students develop a passion to worship God and demonstrate knowledge. They learn to thoughtfully interact with great literature. They learn to write effectively and speak articulately.

Curricular tools and focus

We combine spiritual formation, intentional discipleship, and excellence in academics to encourage students’ flourishing and growth.

  • Hands-on, unit based instruction that combines literacy, math, science, history, and the truth of God’s Word.
  • Formative and summative assessments that drive instruction, allowing for student growth
  • Varied activities throughout the day, allowing for student movement and engagement
  • Safe, nurturing, and loving environment where students are fully known and discipled
  • Students learn to love and interact with great literature that has stood the test of time
  • Teachers integrate biblical truth throughout the day, helping students understand the importance of God’s Word
  • Math instruction involves manipulatives and interactive centers, allowing teachers to meet the needs of various learners and provide small-group, differentiated math instruction
  • Students attend related arts classes throughout the week, including PE, music, art, and STEAM.