As a homeschooling mom of teenagers, I’ve found several resources lately that make me wish I could “do it all over again”. These resources have been such a delight that I feel confident that if I had them when my children were toddlers or young children that I would have had more fun with them while learning and I would have felt more confident that they had more opportunities to have fun while learning, setting a foundation for an enjoyment of lifelong learning.
One of these resources is the Homeschooling Bible Curriculum from Anne’s School Place. There are three years worth of studies that take you through the whole of Scripture in chronological order. But more than that, there are organized daily readings, weekly memory verses, regular Bible drills, suggested coloring pages that go along with the daily readings, and suggestions for vocabulary and grammar type lessons (in order to better understand the words used in the Bible) and much much more! If I could start over with my children, I would very likely choose this Bible curriculum as part of our homeschooling program!
WOW!
Foundations 1: Preparation for Christ
A 3-Year Plan to studying the Bible. Foundations 1 examines the Old Testament, preparing your children for the coming of Christ by presenting them with a clear picture of God’s nature and character, as well as the nature and character of sinful mankind. They will learn about the necessity of the Law and about God’s plan to provide a Savior from sin. They will have a clear understanding of the place of Israel in God’s plan. The goal is to lay a firm foundation in their lives for understanding Christ as presented in the New Testament.
This is the lesson I have in my hot little hand. Just a simple browsing through this book gives me such great ideas for kids, but mine are just too old for dress-up and coloring pages. 
Still, there are lots of great suggestions for older children as well and I think I’ll be benefiting from many of them. I really appreciate how things are broken down by weekday with suggestions for each days lesson. This is always a helpful treat for a homeschooling mom. Preparation for lessons can be fun and it sure is helpful when we have a clear view of just what we’re preparing for that day!
Here are a few more quotes from Anne’s School Place:
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
- Study the Bible chronologically, beginning with the Old Testament. A firm foundation for biblical understanding will be laid.
- Teach your children how to study the Bible for themselves, using inductive and deductive methods.
- Through daily use, teach your children how to handle their Bibles, understand what it means, and apply it to their lives.
- Commit large sections of Scripture to memory, hiding it in your hearts so your family will not sin against God.
- Children who begin studying the Bible in first grade will have thoroughly discussed God’s Word four times before they graduate from high school.
- A variety of activities for multiple ages means that families will read together, study together, and grow together… making life easier for Mom and simplifying your homeschooling day.
I think that this three year plan would be a wonderful addition to any homeschool family’s curriculum package.
Thank you for the info! This is great. To get pre-schooler started, I started with this book called “This Bible Talks!” by Pamela Fischer. Narrated by Michael David McGuire.
It is really fun and kids love it, so I thought I would pass it along. Thank you again for the great post!
Here is the info on the book if you would like it: (it is where I ordered it) http://www.thisbibletalks.com
Hi Lisa
I’ve been wondering about the book that you told me about when we first met, that seems similar to what you found here. I’d like to get a book that helps me study the Scriptures chronologically. This one you talk about here looks good, but what about your other one? (Can’t remember its name.) Which book do you recommend now?
Thanks.
Debbie
Lisa,
This looks great! Thanks for the recommendations. Marissa is probably too old and is definitely too old to start a 3 year program… but I have little ones!
I am catching up on my blog reading ~ sorry I haven’t been around much. Adding two children to the house has been stressful, and Marissa has, well, not been making things easier.
Shalom Rachael, Debbie and AcceptanceWithJoy ~
Rachael, your message landed in my “spam” area for some reason so I didn’t see it till just now. Thank you for your recommendation too.
I’m sure that those with younger children will be interested in looking at this too.
The chronological study we’ve used the past 6 or 7 years is called Cover to Cover, which looks to be out of print now. That study takes you through the whole of the Scriptures in one year but the only real “study aid” is a time line at the bottom of the pages. We have really enjoyed this study and we’re still reading through it – again and again.
This one is designed for study with children. It’s put together in a way that aides the parents in teaching their children the Word of HaShem. There are various suggested activities for younger children as well as for older students. Marissa might get something out of the study even if she doesn’t complete the full three year program, but I know what you mean about making things easier (or not). I think that when the little kids’ English gets better that this would be a wonderful program to use.
Which one do I recommend now? Well, both but for different reasons. This Foundations study looks wonderful for family study with suggested activities and lessons. The Cover to Cover is great for simple family reading (or individual reading). It depends on what you’re wanting to do or who you’re reading with, I suppose.
Blessings to you all ~
Lisa
I have been using Anne’s Bible Curriculum for only a very short time (About 1 month) but we really love it. It has given my day the structure that I needed. I know that if we get nothing else done but Bible, it’s been a productive day! My 10 year old daughter is really benefitting from the extra readings and journalling in particular, and my 3 and 5 year old boys listen along and colour. My 5 year old will often asks questions later in the day that relate to our Bible time so I know that he is processing things! I love the easy format and the fact that there is little to no preparation. It fits in nicely with our CM/Beechick style homeschool. It has helped me stay focused on The Word which is the most important aspect of a child’s education by far. I highly recommend it.
Blessings,
Christine