lulubelle Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 We are planning our grade 1 curriculum. My husband has searched and has come up with Explorer's Bible Study. He thinks it's the best combination of reading, questions, and drawing. Anyone use it? If so, what do you think of it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 We really like it a lot. I am using it with dd 1st, as well as ds, kind. It starts right at Creation. Even though the dc know much of this, I like the review, and like what they stress. I really like the questions at the end, and so do they. Also, it's nice, because it doesn't take a ton of time, yet you feel like you're doing more than just reading a devotional. (Which we also do.) We are going to go on to the next book next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have a high opinion of Explorer's. I think it's the best quality inductive Bible study available for children. My ds has done well with it (he is presently in second grade). My dd also did a year with Explorer's last year, and I have a friend who has been using it with her fourth grade son. I reviewed a bunch of other curriculum a while ago. Explorer's was definitely my top choice. After that I would also recommend Rod & Staff or Kay Arthur's Bible study series for kids. The Kay Arthur series would be challenging for a first grader, though, as it requires a TON of reading--it would be better for a third grader or older. I also had a good opinion of Christian Light, though I think the other resources I have mentioned are better. I would NOT recommend Abeka or Alpha Omega for Bible--those programs are superficial and poorly written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) I'll be using this next year with ds. You can ask for samples -- it looks great, and I really like how it involves the student and also teaches new vocabulary, but not overwhelming. Just right. I wanted something more structured for Bible with ds. Edited December 27, 2008 by sagira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) I use it for both my 4th grader (with questions) and my K'er (just me reading to him and prayer time) and we LOVE it. :) ETA: We use Beginnings I for K'er and Beginnings II for older ds, will move on to Discovery soon. Edited December 28, 2008 by Tree House Academy Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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