Bible as Reader Curriculum

Structured approach with teacher guidance and explicit instruction required. The curriculum provides clear lesson plans and expects teacher-led discussion and interaction.

Teacher planner CD with lesson plans, requires 'relatively high level of teacher preparation,' emphasizes discussion and interaction throughout

Explicit vocabulary instruction using specialized dictionary resources. Students engage in systematic word study as part of their biblical learning.

Requires Noah Webster 1828 American Dictionary for students to look up and record definitions, includes vocabulary activities in notebook work

Systematic approach to biblical principles with clear theological frameworks. Each week teaches specific biblical principles with corresponding leading ideas that build understanding.

Overarching principle 'How the Seed of Local Self-Government Is Planted' with weekly biblical principles like 'People suffer consequences of sinful behavior in disobedience to God's laws'

Strong emphasis on direct Bible reading and Scripture study. Students begin each lesson with assigned Bible reading and work extensively with primary biblical texts.

Each session begins with assigned reading from the Bible, students paraphrase Scripture passages, write memory verses, and use age-appropriate Bibles like the NIV Adventure Bible

Limited training materials included, assumes familiarity with Principle Approach methodology. DVD provides some guidance but curriculum expects prior knowledge of the teaching method.

Includes Noah Plan Academy DVD with teacher sessions, but 'assumes teacher is familiar with the methodology' and could be 'daunting to newcomers'

Incorporates historical elements through timeline activities and connections to historical events. Students learn about biblical history within broader historical frameworks.

Timeline activities, map work, 'People Who Impacted History' charts, and references to how God allowed judgment on Israel from foreign nations