I've been on a search for a good Bible curriculum to use for 2nd grade. Most of the curriculums had statements of faith that didn't align with ours. I came across "Bible Study Guide for All Ages" and from what they share it seems to align with our beliefs for the basics. They are one of the few that don't just say you get saved and that's it, they go on to say we must live holy lives. I'm amazed that this curriculum hasn't been talked about more because it seems really awesome! It can be used for children in grade level K-6, and it's multi-level for those with more than one child in those levels and it is very thorough, including maps, timeline and drills/memorization. Seems like its been around since 1991 but they updated it a few years ago.
The "classic" student pages contain KJV, but the updated ones do not. However, from what I understand, you can easily use KJV for the scripture references - which is what I do for some of the books I read myself, I just keep my KJV handy.
There are 4 units that cover the entire curriculum and normally one unit is equal to one year if you do 2 lessons a week. However, we plan on doing Bible daily, so I'm sure we will get through more than the average. The student pages are very nice, simple and really help the visual learner (including me!) to grasp the stories and events as they happened. You can get the timeline and map wall charts but you don't have to have those as you get the timeline in the teacher's manual I believe. But if you prefer if a larger one for the wall for reference you can get it but you also have to buy the labels, of which can be used over and over again.
We have a curriculum we really like for 3rd up until 6th grade, Memoria Press' Christian Studies, but we wanted something for 2nd grade and we found it! We may even hold off on the Memoria Press till we finish "Bible Study Guide for All Ages". I would think it would take us 2 years to do all 4 units doing it daily year-round. Then we would do the Memoria Press Christian Studies starting in 4th grade on up.
I've read a lot of reviews on those that have used this curriculum for years and they all seem to say the same thing about how great it is and how their children are very knowledgeable in the Bible and get compliments in their youth groups. After looking at the drills that are done daily - I can see why! I'm going to participate right along with my daughter with the drills and I can't wait to know all these facts lol. ;-)
They also have a great 2-cd children's songs that help with memory and I'm probably going to get that as well as I've liked the samples I've heard so far on Christianbook.com. I also like the Bible Summary cards for review. You can view samples of all the products on their website and Christianbook.com has samples as well.
Just thought I would let you all know about this great resource, it seems like it could also be used in Children's Church/Sunday School as well.
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