Telling God's Story Year 2: Instructor Text & Teaching Guide

SKU
053617
ISBN
9781933339504
Grade 2
Christian/Religious
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Optional
Conceptual/Topical
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
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Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Description

Different from your typical Bible Story approach for children, this series and this guide, firstly, teaches young children who Jesus is. The lessons in this level teach on who Jesus was, what He did, and what He taught. Lessons are organized in nine (9) categories: Stories Jesus Told, Miracles Jesus Did, Teachings of Jesus, Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ Early Life, Jesus’ Disciples, Opposition to Jesus, End of Jesus’ Life, and The Rest of the Story. Each lesson can be broken up over 2-3 days a week. There are 36 core lessons and 3 supplemental lessons. Flexibility is offered in how you facilitate each lesson, read the scripted text while student’s color; read scripted text one day, color another day, and do activity pages on another. You decide the flow that works best for you and your students. Scripture is provided in the guide and is taken from the NIV. Each lesson provides a parent section that orients and helps you handle the lessons teachings and scripture sections. The instructor guide is intended to be used alongside the Year Two Activity Book (053618). For more detailed information and fuller examples consult Telling God’s Story: A Parents’ Guide to Teaching the Bible (008093). 146 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca

Publisher's Description of Telling God's Story Year 2: Instructor Text & Teaching Guide

The second in a series designed to introduce young students to the Bible, Year 2 shows children the Kingdom of Heaven as seen in the parables, miracles, and mission of Jesus. Contains background information for the teacher, a biblical passage to read aloud, and a scripted explanation of the passage designed especially for young children to grasp with ease.

Scripted explanations and vital background information guide the teacher through each passage. Combined with the required Activity Book, the Year 2 Instructor Text provides a full year of religious instruction for elementary students in the parables, miracles, and mission of Jesus. For more support, add A Parents’ Guide to Teaching the Bible.

The accompanying Activity Book provides historically accurate coloring pages, learning projects, and group activities to fill out an entire week of home, school, or Sunday School study. When combined with the Activity Book, this curriculum provides an entire year of religious instruction. For ultimate support, add in A Parents’ Guide to Teaching the Bible.

Category Description for Telling God's Story

Providing parents a thoughtful and thorough roadmap for teaching the Bible, this curriculum focuses on knowing Jesus. The Parents' Guide outlines this approach and could stand on its own, but also serves as an introduction to the courses. Years 1-3 cover nine categories: Stories Jesus Told, Miracles and Teachings of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' Early Life, Jesus' Disciples, Opposition to Jesus, End of Jesus' Life, and the Rest of the Story. Categories repeat each year with more material and depth added. Year 4 examines what happens when Jesus leaves. From His earthly departure until the Second Coming, children study the book of Acts and NT letters.

Following the same structure, two components are necessary. The Instructor Text & Teaching Guide provides the yearly overview, and scripted text to read aloud and discuss. Parents are encouraged to read the background information and theological perspective ahead of time.

The Student Guide and Activity Book provides a coloring page and activity/project for each lesson. Activities vary. For example: crafts, games, music, cooking, and word searches. Activity pages are reproducible for families. Teacher-student interaction is important, but teacher prep is minimal.


Category Description for Telling God's Story Year 2 (Gr. 2)
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Telling God's Story, Year 2, subtitled The Kingdom of Heaven, continues with more stories and miracles along with additional details of Jesus' life and ministry on earth. There are 4-5 weekly lessons in each of the nine categories.

  • Stories Jesus Told
  • Miracles Jesus Did
  • Teachings of Jesus
  • The Sermon on the Mount
  • Jesus' Early Life
  • Jesus' Disciples
  • Opposition to Jesus
  • End of Jesus' Life
  • The Rest of the Story

Three supplemental lessons focus on his trial, crucifixion, and resurrection.

Stories/parables include the Good Samaritan, the 10,000 talents, and the Pharisee/tax collector while miracles include the coin in the fishes' mouth and the blind beggar.

Instructor text is 146 pgs. Activity Book is 349 pgs. Both are paperback. All scripture references are from the NIV.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Olive Branch Books
Author:Peter Enns
Grade:2
ISBN:9781933339504
Length in Inches:9.5
Width in Inches:6.75
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.65
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