The Picture Smart Bible

The curriculum provides highly structured direct instruction with detailed scripts, step-by-step drawing instructions, and clear teacher guidance. Teachers follow provided commentary and illustrations.

Reviews emphasize 'exact script with Bible references,' 'step-by-step lesson layout,' 'scripted lesson pages for the K-3 level, so parents know exactly what to say and draw'

The curriculum provides historical context through timelines, maps, and an 'Inter-testament Bridge' covering the 400 silent years. Each lesson includes orientation tying books together chronologically.

Reviews mention 'blackline maps and timelines,' 'Inter-testament Bridge covering the 400 silent years,' and 'brief orientation about the book...tying the upcoming chapter to what has gone before'

The curriculum builds systematic knowledge by covering every book of the Bible in order and includes doctrinal content. It emphasizes connecting Old Testament passages to Jesus through special symbols.

Reviews note it covers 'Biblical history, geography, doctrine, important verses, and major themes' and includes 'The Good News Starburst highlighting Jesus in every Old Testament book'

The curriculum includes comprehensive teacher support with detailed scripts, background information, and step-by-step instructions, though formal training materials are not mentioned. Drawing practice pages help teachers with artistic elements.

Reviews note 'thumbnail illustrations next to suggested commentary to help the teacher step-by-step,' 'drawing practice for faces and figures,' and detailed teacher guides with scripts

The curriculum includes key vocabulary through fill-in-the-blank exercises and memory verses, though the extent of theological vocabulary instruction is limited. Symbols serve as visual vocabulary shortcuts.

Reviews mention 'blanks for key words for older children,' 'key Bible verses for memorization,' and 'commonly used symbols' like crowns for kingdoms

The curriculum incorporates Bible reading throughout lessons with designated 'READ' sections where students engage with actual Scripture passages. However, the primary focus is on summarized stories rather than deep textual analysis.

Reviews mention 'stopping to read Scripture passages from time to time' and 'READ sections' where students read from the Bible, but the emphasis is on drawing summaries of entire books