Oakblossoms Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry about the befuddle title :p I wasn't necessarily thinking Sonlight or Abeka. Although, feel free to include those. I was thinking more of what are things that you are using that are really helping to get your family into the meat of Christ? What really has helped your children's Christian walk? What are things you have loved to use for family reading that just spark those kids and get them talking? We started the History Lives Series and I was pleasantly surprised at how my children perked up and discussed and got into things. It flowed nicely with SOTW, which is a bonus because my older kids love those books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Heart of Dakota. Early years are Bible excerpts and verse memory (Hide Em in Your Heart) and middle/upper years into faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I know it isn't exactly what you are looking for and we have only been doing this of 2 years, but I've really, really enjoyed the Biblical component to MFW curriculum. For K, they have the words to remember and my kids have really taken them heart. Then, in first, the whole focus is Bible, particularly OT Bible, but includes NT during the last quarter too. It also includes a proverbs study. My kids have really latched onto it. I hear them telling each other things like "Guard your tongue." And remembering that "Even a child is known by his actions." It's really been awesome for us. We can't wait to start Adventures in the next few months and enjoy the study of the names of Jesus. The wonderful Bible focus is why I love MFW so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I don't have any recommendations, but I wanted tell you I peeked at your blog and was intrigued by the SOAP Bible Study you mentioned. I followed the links until I found the explanation here. I really like it! Have you kept it up? I know you're looking for resources, but I'd love to hear how this has gone for your family! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Awanas, Reading the Bible outloud, MP Christian Studies, talking and reading about faith, theology, the Bible in front of our kids, Biblical Archeology Today, biographies and studies of heros of the faith (including saints), Studying and celebrating the O.T. feasts and Holidays (Robin Sampson), praying together (Forever Ruined for the Ordinary- Joy Dawson), music (Paul Wilber), drama (we love St. John in Exile by Dean Jones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Catechism. Memorizing hymns. Both singing and in piano lessons. (Junior Hymnbook .. We have volumes 1&2) Memorizing large sections of scripture. Family devotions -- right now we're using Susan Hunt's discovering Jesus in Genesis. I love our Bible curriculum: Covenantal Catechism. We're reading The Christian Almanac, and seeing God's hand through people in history and how everyday work can bring him glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 My Father's World - beyond amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Another plug for HOD and MFW. I love MFW K - Adv. I prefer MFW for the younger elementary years over HOD's Guides. Starting at HOD's Preparing Hearts Guide, I don't think there is a better Christ-Centered all-in-one curriculum out there. :) The guides just keep getting better and better from Preparing on. However, as HOD doesn't have any high school guides yet (one is coming out next year...yippee!), we have used MFW for high school and LOVE it. My daughter grew spiritually by leaps and bounds her first 2 years of high school due, in part, to the Bible portion of the MFW curriculum. My husband also does amazing family devotions with the kids and we have wonderful discussions which really helps to solidify their beliefs and their faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Oh and we always talk about Sunday School and the sermons on the way home from church (we have morning and evening service.) Everyone needs to tell us something from the sermon. They can take notes if they wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 I don't have any recommendations, but I wanted tell you I peeked at your blog and was intrigued by the SOAP Bible Study you mentioned. I followed the links until I found the explanation here. I really like it! Have you kept it up? I know you're looking for resources, but I'd love to hear how this has gone for your family! :) I am not very consistent. But, it is really neat. I think if I was more consistent it would really be awesome. It really is a great study method for me and helps me open my eyes to what my older boys need. I have only done it with my 16 and 13 yo boys. I think the most difficult thing for me is that I wasn't really raised in a Christian home. My mom was Catholic till I was around 14. Then we were attending a Baptist Church. The only church I have attended regularly as an adult is a Nazarene Church. I feel like my bible education is sorely lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm not a Christian anymore, but I think morning worship was essential for my boys. I don't think it mattered so much what resources I used. I think it just mattered that we consistently did it. I think humans are spiritual creatures and that regular spiritual activities are essential to mental health. For those that strongly believe in a deity, I really envy them that comfort. But even if a mom has lack of faith, I strongly advocate practicing some type of daily spirituality with children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy_overman Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 We have been reading the Jesus Calling devotional for kids, and enjoying it. I like that the readings match the original Jesus Calling. I read mine early in the morning, and by the time we read the devotional at school I am thankful for the reminders. Our boys also really like the CLE Bible units. We have also enjoyed this devotional series. http://www.amazon.com/Gotta-Have-God-Ages-6-9/dp/1885358970/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1366802240&sr=8-3&keywords=boys+devotional This devotional is on my wish list. http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Dog-Dare-Dynamic-Devotions/dp/0781404576/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1366802240&sr=8-4&keywords=boys+devotional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 MFW here too - the Bible component is great. For your youngest ones when they get a bit older, Leading Little Ones to God is a fantastic book. Otherwise, I'm listening in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Two resources I love: Seeds Worship for scripture memorization Songs for Sapplings to help with Catecism Memorization with applicable verses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In 2012, we participated in the Bible Bee's summer program. It is a family discipleship program that involves scripture memory and an indepth Bible study of one book of the Bible. We ended up waiting and using the Sword Study (indepth study) during the schoolyear. It is the only kid-friendly resource I've found that teaches children to look at the author, audience, time period, historical context, and use a concordance to examine Greek words. My son quotes 2 Timothy (the book we studied last year) all the time because he truly learned it inside and out. More than that, he also learned HOW to study the Bible and dig below the surface. The Bible Bee has older editions on clearance in their e-store. (Some are just $5.) The older editions require more reading and writing than the newer ones because the author continues to listen to feedback from families and is trying to make it accessible for everyone. I spoke with her at an event last summer, and she mentioned that one of the major Christian bookstores will be changing the covers (so they are not branded as "Bible Bee") and selling them in their stores. I don't recall now which bookstore chain will be doing this, and I don't know whether they will retain the name "Sword Study" or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Heart of Dakota! Catechism using Big Truths for Little Kids Observing and celebrating Lent/Easter and Advent/Christmas.(We use these times to do daily family devotional, scripture reading, hymns, candle lighting and activities.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 "the most important thing you'll ever study" by starr meade. hands down i LOVE this curriculum. my kids are learning SO much. i've always loved the CLP nature readers & how they always point to our Creator. they are just great books and perfect as independent readers. I love our science curriculum too (answers in genesis). we've had a lot of good discussions from our lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Luke Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Reading from the actual bible with my son has been very rewarding. We read a chapter a day... and then we answer the corresponding questions from Balance the Sword (I can't recommend this product highly enough! Its awesome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I also recommend HOD. The book choices are wonderful and spark a lot of great discussion. My other recommendation has to be the Baltimore Catechism. Blessings, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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