Second Grade Fall Quarter Curriculum (Book Only)

This book contains step-by-step instructions for teaching children the Bible lessons, Bible truths, and memory verses. Activities in each lesson are designed to include all learning styles as well as to address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of first and second graders. All song sheets, craft and activity pages, and take-home card pages are included in the lesson books.

Lessons studied in Fall Quarter are from the Book of Acts and include Peter and John, the new believers, Ananias and Sapphira, Philip, and Stephen. A lesson on Thanksgiving is also included.

For the Second Grade lessons, we encourage you, if at all possible, to provide enough copies of Condensed Bible Stories for Primaries so that each child (or at least two or three sharing a book) may follow along as you read the lesson.

The Second Grade curriculum is also suitable for first graders.

Written in the style of The Beginner’s Bible®, this book includes foundational stories from the Gospels and Acts retold at just the right level for primary children. Stories they will love and remember about Jesus, Peter, and John are beautifully illustrated in bright colors that will hold the children’s attention.

If possible, it is helpful to buy enough of these books so that each child (or two or three sharing) may follow along, as you read the lesson.

Children love learning their Bible verses through music and percussive rhythms, especially when they can follow along with vocalists who are kids their age. You will find yourself enjoying the learning process just as much as they do. Children, and you as well, will remember these verses for years to come.

This music album includes all the songs and memory verses for the entire year and is available on both CD and for download (both are included in the price). The songs and verses are arranged in the order of their first occurrence, making it easy to find them on the CD/download, so you can follow along and learn progressively.

Reproducible Pages Album on USB/Digital Download

Even though supplemental pages included in each lesson can be copied directly from the curriculum books, pages sent directly to a printer maintain their intended quality and appearance. This album provides everything you need to print take-home cards, craft pages, picture cards, and more.

Available on a USB drive and for digital download (but not on CD), this album contains every reproducible page from the four curriculum books. Arranged by quarter and page number, all pages are easy to access and offer superior quality for copying. Additionally, the drive/download (both included in the price) includes supply lists for each quarter, ensuring you have everything you need for an enjoyable teaching experience.

Included with the curriculum is the Standard Bible Atlas. It is used throughout the year to give children a visual picture of where the lessons they are learning about take place. It also allows children experience in using a supplemental book for studying the Bible.

The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times by Ralph Gower is a wonderful reference used throughout the year for actual pictures of places, objects, dress, etc., of the Biblical times about which the children are learning.

Written by Ralph Gower

A thoughtless young shepherd tricks the townsfolk into thinking wolves are attacking his flock. He thinks his prank is funny, but what happens if a real wolf comes? This timeless parable is included with the lessons on Ananias and Sapphira regarding the consequences of lying.

Retold by Ellen Schecter 

In the 5 Year Olds class: From this book comes the story, “Too Many Daves,” a wonderfully funny story that makes children glad to have different names and the understanding that each name, like each of us, is special.

In the 2nd Grade class: Star-Belly Sneetches versus Plain-Belly Sneetches is a delightful compliment to the lessons about favoritism among the widows in the early church. Learning how, in the Biblical account, the problem is solved is reinforced by the solution in this treasured children’s classic.

Written by Dr. Seuss

Children travel with the Pilgrims on their trip across the sea to America. They find out how the Wampanoag Indians- and especially a Native American named Squanto- helped the new settlers survive their first year in a strange new land. Children see God’s protection and help and how the Pilgrims thanked God when they first arrived and after a hard first year.

Written by Elaine Raphael and Don Bolognese

Colorful labels, identified by picture, color, and grade level of the curriculum, may be attached to the extra books, flannel pictures, etc., to identify them as part of each grade’s curriculum. There is room to write your church’s name and address, if that is so desired.