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Description
This resource is not just for Sunday School! Bible knowledge is foundational and attainable for all ages. This Classical approach with cyclic review instructs multiple ages of the grammar stage child simultaneously. Complete the series over 3 years: four cycles per year. Each reusable Family Drill book contains 2 cycles (12 weeks of lessons per cycle). Odd numbered cycles cover Old Testament (with some Hebrew); even numbers cover New Testament (with some Greek). Memorizing Bible languages begins Cycle 7. Each cycle focuses on committing to memory 5 main components: a Bible timeline through rhyme and drawing, 3 traditional hymns (which reinforce theology), Hebrew or Greek (slowly introduced), Scripture passage memory (not individual verses), and Bible fact memorization. You'll need a family drill book (follow numerical order), a Bible, the Teacher's Manual, and supplies: a dry-erase board (for teacher), and for students, paper and pencils for maps and timelines, and Hebrew/Greek letters.
This program can easily be implemented at home using the Teacher's Manual (182 pgs) as a weekly, general guide. Familiarity with biblical concepts is helpful, but you can learn alongside students. Present the stories and hymns as you desire—room for creativity and adaptation! Weekly, on day 1, present the Bible lesson. Each lesson includes timeline work, Bible fact songs, a hymn, mapwork (usually OT, Israel, and Paul's missionary journeys), Hebrew or Greek study material, and the Scripture memory passage (TM purchase provides online access to songs and other helpful resources). Then, each day, drill the lesson material: 10-15 minutes. The author recommends either Catherine Vos's The Child's Story Bible (for younger grammar), or Jesse Hurlbut's Story of the Bible (for older students, adding some historical and geographical content). The TM shows which resource chapters correspond to each lesson. With adjustment, this course could be used with older students unfamiliar with the Bible. A simply designed, easy-to-implement course—whether you lean Classical or not. Drill books are 28 pgs, pb. TM is 182 pgs, pb. Also recommends #008971, Child's Story Bible~ Ruth
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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
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.