God's Great Covenant (Bible For Children)

Description

This curriculum uses stories found in the Bible to reveal the faithfulness of God to elementary students. There are four titles in the series, two on the Old Testament and two on the New Testament. Each course is designed to take one year to complete at the elementary level. Bible excerpts are taken from the NIV version.

Components include the Teacher's Edition, which offers teacher's notes and answers, and the consumable (non-reproducible) Student Book Numerous supplements are available to enrich these Biblical studies. These are optional, but available to help your family be successful in the study of God's Word.

MP 3 Audio Files for the OT and NT contain all the text readings in the Student Books engagingly presented by Dr. Christopher Perrin. Run time varies. Old Testament 1 Audio files 2 hours, 8 minutes. Old Testament 2 Audio files 2 hours, 53 minutes. New Testament 1 Audio files 3 hours, 42 minutes and New Testament 2 run time is 4 hours, 59 minutes.

Younger children will be enthralled with the big picture look at the grace of God from the promise of salvation first given in Genesis, fulfilled in Christ's coming and given to the world in the book of Acts in the God's Great Covenant Audio Storybook. Featuring over 15 hours of narrative from God's Great Covenant Old Testament 1 and 2 and God's Great Covenant New Testament 1 and 2. Purchasers will receive an email with instructions and the access code 24-48 hours after the order processes. Audio files may be streamed or downloaded for on the go listening!

The Old Testament Timeline and Map Set corresponds to the Old Testament Books 1 and 2 and includes a quality timeline of OT events and six maps. The double-sided timeline (76") contains all events and images on one side, and on the flip side a blank timeline with separate images/events to cut and add as studied. Full color, semi-glossy cardstock maps measure 13"x 19". The New Testament Timeline and Map Set corresponds to the New Testament Books 1 and 2 and includes a quality timeline of NT events and 16 maps. The double-sided timeline contains all events and images on one side, and on the flip side a blank timeline with separate images and events to cut out and add. Full-color maps each measure 13"x 19" and include the cities of Galilee, Palestine; the Roman Empire and provinces; Christ's travels outside of Galilee; the missionary journeys of Paul, Peter, and Philip; and much more. Also available, God's Great Covenant Old Testament 1 Streaming Instruction provides 15 hours of teaching from the OT Books of Genesis through Ruth. Families will appreciate Dr. Perrin's ability to teach all ages and find this a valuable resource for going deeper into God's Word together. Purchasers receive an email with the access code 24-48 hours after the order processes. Streaming is available through the life of the product.

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.