mamato4girls Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Do you use the Bible only, or an actual curriculum? If you are using a curriculum what kind and which grade? My girls are 2, 6, and 8th grades and I am not currently using anything for a bible curr. but would like to. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I started using Memoria Press Christian Studies last year. They use the Golden Bible along with the program. I can't recall what grades they say the three year program is written for, but it's perfectly fine with older children (in fact, I think a lot of it would be difficult for youngers). The first two years cover the Old Testament and the last year covers the New Testament. I really, really like the thoroughness of the program and all the extras included in the teacher's guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabuford Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 it is from http://www.praykids.com It has booklets you read stories from and there is a teachers guide to go along with the booklets. They have 27 different titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 We are on our 3rd year of Memoria Press' Bible, using the Children's Golden Bible. It is a very thorough account of all the major stories in the Bible. I believe it is designated for children in 3rd(first one)-5th (last one) grade. Honestly, it is very difficult and while I wouldn't not use for these grades I would just take the difficulty into account. I just found out about Lamp & Quill and find the idea very intriguing. It takes you through the entire Bible in 6yrs with different lessons for different age groups but still the same Bible reading. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzzled Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) I've been struggling with this. For PreK and K I read from a Bible storybook daily. For 1st, she read the Beginner's Bible daily. Last year, in 2nd, we used Tapestry of Grace Y1 and used their Bible plan. This year we're in TOG Y2 and I was at a loss as to what to use. I started the year with Explorers, Beginnings II, I think. The level for lower grammar or beginner readers. It was way to easy and simple for her. We had already covered everything in the lessons previously. Then I tried the next level of Explorers, Discovery. That didn't work either. So we just started a "Discover 4 Yourself," study on the book of John. We've only been doing it for three days but so far it's a big hit. She loves doing it and I think she's learned more in the last three days than she did in the previous two months. She wasn't quite ready for the reading and writing level required so I'm working closely with her and we're discussing as we go. She really enjoyed marking the key words in the text and I think that in itself was a huge learning experience for her. Anyway, I'll be closely following this thread for more ideas. Kris Edited October 31, 2008 by Confuzzled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I am using Rod & Staff bible 5 this year with all my children. We read and discuss it orally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mea Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 This is working out well for us! http://www.explorerbiblestudy.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 We put the bible in with history. We use a world history timeline, and whenever we get to a period that coincides witha bible story, we read that story from the bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato4girls Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thank you for the great suggestions, keep them coming!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Bible Study Guide for All Ages would work nicely with your ages. I love it because you can use it with all dc, just getting the right level activity pages for them. It's one of the best Bible programs out there, in my opinion; very thorough. You can find out more on their website, just do a search for the name (I can't remember the site). I've used this on and off over the years. This year we are reading through our Bibles chronologically and adding in different activities after each reading. I have the activity sheets, however, and pull them out whenever I can to reinforce a lesson. Hope this helps, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 They are not leveled for grade, in fact, you can do them anytime between grades 3 and 8. I will use them when the time comes, but for now I am doing Truth and Grace Memory Books, and Bible Stories from Rod and Staff (ABC Bible people, and the 123 Bible story book). I don't know if you're into catechism, but we use the Children's Baptist Catechism in song format. It helps them to learn it. Both the Truth and Grace Memory Books and the CD of catechism can be found at http://www.founderspress.com/shop/store.php I have three parts to our Bible curriculum: 1) Scripture memory 2) Bible Story/Lesson 3) Doctrinal words/concepts I also really like that part of Truth and Grace memory books is memory of traditional songs and hymns, like for age 2-3 they have to learn Jesus Loves Me and the Doxology along with catechism questions 1-3 and Scripture memory. The books are written with NKJV, but I just supplement KJV for our memory work. It's a great guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Lea Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 We tried it for 2 weeks with my 11yo and he hated it. I decided to drop it and continue our bible time with him the way I'd been doing it with my older son until this year. Until this year, my older has just simply read the bible and we'd talk about what he read later in the day. He liked reading alone, but I'd always try to read what he read that day so I could discuss it with him. He always enjoyed the One Year Bible for Kids, but last year asked to read through Eigermeir's (sp?) Children's Bible. After our 2 week try with Explorers with my 11yo son, we went back to just reading and discussing the One Year Bible for Kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My oldest is doing Bible Study Guide for All Ages, and I really like it (so does she). I have my younger dc in Children's Bibles, but will eventually move them over as well. Another program I will probably use down the road is Lamp and Quill. It is set up much like BSGFAA, but has more options (crafts, additional coloring pages, more depth, ect...). Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato4girls Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thank you all so much, I am going to check out all the great suggestions!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 King James Bible for everyone, 4 days per week - and then The Children's Golden Bible 3 nights per week as a read aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm considering doing New Tribes Missions' Firm Foundations for Children with my son. http://www.ntmbooks.com/childrens_firm_foundations_set Those of you who have seen the film, "EE-Taow" may be familiar with this type of chronological, redemption-focused study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Herbster Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 We've enjoyed the Veritas Press Bible curriculum; it goes very well with the VP history program, in that it presents Biblical events within their historical contexts. I do have to supplement VP with selected memory passages, catechism and other items, as VP is more "academic" than "devotional/applicational." Currently, we are memorizing the sixth chapter of Ephesians and the books of the Bible (mainly for the first grader; the older ones have been over this once already). HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Another happy Memoria Press Christian Studies user. We also memorize VP cards and memorize scripture verses in latin and english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Child's Story Bible by Vos for the younger two, though older ds often listens. They take turns narrating the reading. Older ds is reading a few chapters a week from The Message and working on memorizing 1 Corinthians 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Both. We use Studying God's Word from Christian Liberty Press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmama Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 For my 2nd grader I use Calvary Chapel Curriculum. http://children.calvarychapel.com/site/curriculum_n.htm For my olders I use Padfield Bible Class Curriculum. http://www.padfield.com/downloads/curriculum.html They're both FREE. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We are using Positive Action for Christ this year. They have regular year long curricula for K-6th, then move into individual studies or various kinds and lengths for upper middle and high school. Each week has character traits to cover with them, also. My K ds really likes it. The workbooks are colorful and engaging. He loves workbooks, though. My dd doesn't, but she doesn't like workbooks. I feel part of why she doesn't like it is she's having to move in to more thought provoking questions instead of just straight, simple answers. She really gets upset when she doesn't know something or get answers right, so I feel that she thinks she'll be wrong. I'm wavering on continuing it. I've thought about putting the workbook aside and just read and discuss it. I really like the topics for her (i.e. finding God's will, resisting temptation, being filled with the Spirit, and a study of Christ and Revelations). I also have her reading sections of the bible with our history (MOH, Vol 1.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We are using Journey through the Old Testament this semester and next semester we will use Journey through the New Testament. This is a high school curriculum, but I found it the best one to meet our needs. They are from Harcourt Religion. This is a Catholic curriculum. We are Protestants, Methodist to be specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeinfl Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Bible Study Guide student pages for my 2nd grader (right now I see no need for the TM, the student pages are self contained) And... We were using Explorer's for my 8th grader, but he didn't like it, so we have switched to Christian Liberty Press's bible curriculum and he is much happier. :) Blessings, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Another vote for Explorer Bible Series. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschtrio5 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 For my ds' we are using the Bible program that comes with Sonlight core 100 - Why Pray?, God's Will; God's Best by Josh McDowell and Kevin Johnson, The Bible Jesus Read by Philip Yancy, and Evidence for Jesus by Ralph O. Muncaster. Within their schedule they have memory verses. I will also use at some point What the Bible is all about by Henrietta Mears. My dd is currently reading through the Bible - her choice and loving it. I wanted to use the Memoria Press Christian Studies but it was taking the enjoyment out of learning for her and became a chore so we dropped it. Based on her style of learning I am eyeing How to Study Your Bible for Kids by Kay Arthur. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It's written for use in fairly conservative Lutheran schools, about 4 days per week so there is a lot of content. The specifically Lutheran parts tend to be minimal and focussed. So, for instance, IIRC, the fifth grade curriculum was all Bible except a unit of 2-3 weeks on the life and work of Luther. This year I'm doing the Church History book with DD, who is in 7th grade. This has been an outstanding rounding out of her world history studies from a Christian but not all that Providential perspective. I believe that the second semester of the 7th grade curriculum is focussed on the Old Testament, and the first of the 8th grade curriculum is focussed on the New Testament. The second semester of the 8th grade curriculum is about social issues. Since DD is taking catechism/confirmation classes as well, I think that we will probably spread the Church History book over the whole school year and do the Social Issues book next, starting whenever we are finished with the CH book. Then we'll do the OT and NT as we have time, as she has already studied those so much. I think that their thinking is that a lot of kids who attend Lutheran schools go on to public high schools for 9th grade, so covering ethical issues and social issues right before that leaves it fresh in their minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 The Bible. Straight through. No jumping around to little bits. This is a passion of mine, because of the way I was misled in my younger days by folks who all had different little bits they were quoting & disproving each other with. We don't use stories about the Bible, but a full Bible. However, we use an easy-reader's Bible, the NIrV. For my high schooler, I had her just read through the Bible, and I added questions just basically to keep her awake & draw a few connections. The best was the Greenleaf Guide questions, because it was short & chronological, not jumping all over the place. Something is usually needed to bring the readings into long-term memory. I know moms who just have the kids summarize the major things from each book, & we've done a little of that, too. My now-7th grader has been doing Bible with MFW since 3rd grade, and is always reading the real Bible as well as often extra books of the Bible on our own. MFW took him pretty thoroughly through the OT & NT first, not reading every chapter & verse but reading chronologically so he knew exactly what & where he was reading. In high school, MFW will have him reading the entire thing. Just my passion :o) julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesnpebbles@suddenlink. Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 This is working out well for us! http://www.explorerbiblestudy.org/ I second this! We've used this for years and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Have you ever looked at MFW? I know it's a full curriculum but it's Bible is one of the best we've seen. My twin 7yr olds and my 10 yr old just memorized the first chapter of James and understood it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 We use Bible Study Guide for All Ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) This year we are using Wise Up! by Positive Action for Christ. It is easy to use, and heavy on application. It is meaty, and calls examination of one's self. There are lots of scriptures to look up, so it is some work.We are happy with it! We have done lots of expositional study with CLP's Studying God's Word and Rod and Staff, and this year I wanted something that calls for more application. My dd is also doing devotional reading using "Heaven for Kids" by Randy Alcorn (just started) and the CLE Reading book Open Windows (just finished). The CLE reader has wonderful, Christian-based stories and poems that are not too preachy. Next year, we will begin Rod and Staff's 5-8 Bible series (I think). I think next year's devotional reading will include "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper and the next CLE reader. HTH! Edited November 5, 2008 by Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Three years so far using Explorer's Bible Study, very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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