Turning Motion into Devotion: An Engaging Approach to Homeschool Bible Studies
Underscoring strong academics is important, but the real impact comes when children are grounded in their faith. By actively engaging with God’s Word, families stay rooted in divine truth rather than worldly values.
Deciding that you want God’s Word to be the foundation of your homeschool is a profound commitment. But often, getting started feels daunting. As many families find, intentions are in place, but getting started is the hurdle. The best way to overcome the fear of starting is to just begin. The Word in Motion bible curriculum, written by Rachael Carman, can help you get started in an engaging and enriching way.
The Importance of Motion in Faith
Faith requires active participation. When God calls us to something, He asks us to move. The Word in Motion emphasizes using literal physical movements via hand motions to anchor learning about God and enhance students’ understanding of Scripture.
What is The Word in Motion?
This Bible curriculum includes two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament, each with a textbook and a student notebooking journal. The curriculum offers 30 lessons per Testament, using 40 hand motions to guide children through memorizing biblical stories. Each lesson builds cohesiveness to understanding God’s Word.
How It Works
- Video Lessons: Each weekly lesson starts with a video in the student portal featuring Rachael leading a discussion on an aspect of the lesson.
- Interactive Learning: The curriculum involves reading, activities, questions, and related hand motions that help to engage learners both visually and kinetically
- Four-Day Week Structure: Focusing on key themes and passages, this curriculum makes learning the Bible manageable. Families can complete one volume in a school year by including Bible in their schedule just four days per week.
Advice from the Carmans
Homeschooling Flexibility: Homeschooling offers the freedom to start whenever you’re ready. You can start at any point—mid-semester or today. Homeschooling’s adaptability allows it to suit your family’s schedule.- Growth Through Repetition: Re-visiting the curriculum helps deepen understanding, proving that biblical education is an ongoing journey.
Conclusion: Begin Today for a Transformed Tomorrow
Trust that The Word in Motion is more than feasible—it’s life-changing.
It’s time to make your move with Apologia’s The Word in Motion. Embrace this journey that brings families closer, exploring the biblical narrative together.
