Bring the Whole Family Together
A regular challenge for homeschooling families is the teaching time each child and subject requires—and the more young children in the family, the harder it can be to fit everything in. Answers Bible Curriculum for Homeschool understands this challenge well while also recognizing the wonderful benefits of bringing the family together for learning when possible. That’s why it’s the perfect Bible curriculum for homeschool families—it is one curriculum designed to teach the whole family, all at the same time.
This four-year curriculum goes through the Bible chronologically, which helps students better understand the big picture of the Bible and God’s redemptive plan for mankind. Students are not taught Bible “stories” in isolation, but rather learn how all of Scripture, including the different recorded events, are connected. The substantive lessons not only teach a biblical worldview but also include apologetics, so the whole family is better equipped to defend their faith. When paired with a chronological approach and an emphasis on biblical authority, this is a solid Bible curriculum that helps students have a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of God’s Word.
How It Works
There is one teacher guide for all ages, and it comes complete with everything you need for the year—including printed posters and access to online videos. Because this is a whole-family curriculum, weekly lessons are designed to be taught to all ages at the same time. For the remainder of the week, students work independently in their age-appropriate student book. The student book reinforces the lesson and helps kids apply biblical truths to their own lives.
While ABC for Homeschool is specifically designed for grades K–5, there are lots of great ways to include the older kids too. Some middle schoolers might enjoy the most advanced workbook just as much as their slightly younger counterparts do. Or you could use the group lesson as a launch point to send middle or high school students on a topical study or a study of ancient cultures mentioned in the text.
Another way to make Bible class a family experience is to give older students an opportunity to learn through teaching. Once students reach their teen years, they are ready to begin moving into leadership roles, and this is a great opportunity to give them some practice. Not only can parents involve teens in teaching the main lesson, but teens can also help their younger siblings as they work through the student guide during the rest of the week. By stepping into a leadership role, the older students will internalize the messages even more as they assist their younger siblings and process the lessons on a deeper level.
The Benefits
The advantages of using this whole-family curriculum are endless. Not only does it bring families together as they learn alongside each other, but it provides many discipleship opportunities for parents to apply the lessons to daily life. Conversations about God’s Word and recent study topics can also occur more naturally, with the younger and older ones learning from and being challenged by one another.
The lessons also help students understand that the Bible is God’s Word and therefore is the authority over all of life. As students move through the curriculum, they will learn how the Bible is one cohesive account and will grow in their understanding of how to apply what they’ve learned about who God is, what his Word says, and what it means for life today. Through Answers Bible Curriculum for Homeschool, kids will know what they believe and why they believe it and will be able to defend their faith in age-appropriate ways.
Key Concepts
Through the ABC for Homeschool key concepts, families will better understand:
- The Bible’s Trustworthiness
- Apologetics
- The Chronological and Historical Timelines of Scripture
- God’s Redemptive Plan
- God’s Attributes
- Life Application
Through a focus on these key concepts, students develop a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of God’s Word—not just a knowledge of individual happenings, but a deeper understanding of how all of God’s Word fits together and of the overarching message it gives to the world.
ABC Meets Your Family’s Needs
Answers Bible Curriculum for Homeschool was designed to be highly flexible, to use in the way that works best for your family. While it provides structure for those who want it, it also allows for flexibility for those who want or need more freedom. With one lesson per week and student books to help guide learning and reflection on an age-appropriate level for the rest of the week, students are engaging with the lessons on a consistent basis, helping them to internalize the message and content in a transformative way.
In addition to this robust curriculum, you’ll also have access to a solid, Bible-believing online community of homeschoolers who are ready and willing to help and are filled with ideas and solutions for every situation!
Answers Bible Curriculum for Homeschool can bring your whole family closer together and closer to God as you grow in your knowledge and understanding as a family. Give your children a firm foundation and equip them to know what they believe and why they believe it so they can stand confident and firm in their faith. Learn more at AnswersInGenesis.org/curriculum
