A few years ago, I noticed a really interesting company booth at our local homeschool conference. I stopped and talked for a while, but I decided the girls were not quite ready.
Two years later, I found out more about this same company, and I knew I wanted to give their products a try….
(One of my five-year-old’s drawing pages)
Stick Figuring through the Bible: Grapevine Studies Review
Grapevine Studies is a unique Bible curriculum. Kids (and parents) can “stick figure” their way through the Bible. They offer studies in the Old Testament, New Testament, Catechism, Timelines, and much more.
The girls and I recently had the opportunity to try out the lessons on Esther from Grapevine Studies. We’re currently about 3/4 of the way through and loving it. Usually we read through the suggested Scriptures, I show the drawing for that section, and the girls draw away! There is just something about drawing that helps a few of my learners retain more. It’s been fun to see how much they’ve learned and remember. There are different levels available for various age groups as well as multi-level books (like what we’re using).
(One of my four-year-old’s drawing pages)
While they recommend the program for ages 5 to adult, I have been using it with my four-year-old. It works fine for her, because it doesn’t really bother her that she can’t draw quite what the picture shows. If your child is a perfectionist or gets upset when something isn’t right (like one of my other daughters), you might want to wait until they are at least five to begin.
(One of my eight-year-old’s drawing pages)
If you have older children, the studies also incorporate review questions, vocabulary study, and memory work.
You can find out more about the studies by visiting Grapevine Studies and checking out the different studies and resources available!
The truth is that I actually loved this concept and curriculum so much, I purchased the Old Testament Basics (Catechism) to use during this school year as we study Creation to the Greeks! (Just a hint: CurrClick is currently offering the titles on sale through August 24.)
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Grapevine Studies has generously offered to give one of my readers student and teacher downloads of Esther. To enter to win, all you must do is leave a comment below!
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You may leave up to SIX comments (for a total of six entries in the giveaway). This giveaway will end next Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:30 PM (CT). The winner will be chosen via Random.org.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of the Esther study to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Jackie says
I have heard of this but never tried it yet. Maybe now’s the time 🙂
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This sounds really neat!! What a great way to incorporate so many different learning styles!
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I have seen this on lots of blogs and I would love to try it with my kids this year. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
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This looks very interesting. I have girls that like to draw and they love the Esther story!
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Amy says
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Sounds fun! I am addicted to cool homeschool cirriculum. The main problem besides the $ is we could never get everything done that looks neat! 🙂
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Love the use of drawing pictures to help kids relate to and then remember Scripture!
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I was reading through this post and looking at the study… It’s brilliant!
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Ohh… I just got the old testament set… this looks like a great way to get kids to remember Bible facts!
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I am so excited about this – I am planning on using Grapevine for homeschooling this year and the study on Esther would be a blessing to us. Thanks!
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