Christian Preschool Curriculum -
Which Is Right For You?

If you are looking for the best Christian preschool curriculum, you may be a Christian school teacher or a parent looking to homeschool. Either way, you need to choose the best Bible-based program for your situation.

There are many options available for Christian curriculum programs, but how do you know which one will be right for you?

In order for me to recommend a program, it must meet certain criteria:

*Centered around Christian principles – While this may seem obvious, there are a few curriculum programs out there that seem to only throw a few words or verses in here or there and claim to be "Christian."

*Based on current child development research – I have also come across, unfortunately, several programs that are wonderfully biblically-based, but lack appropriate teaching methods. I am looking for the best of both worlds.

*Practical to implement – Who wants to spend 3 hours every night getting ready for the next day? Curriculum programs that lay everything out for me while at the same time giving me flexibility, are the best combinations.

*Provide support and training – We all need help sometimes!

*Appealing to children – No teachers or students want to spend day after day of doing monotonous activities. Every good Christian preschool curriculum will have elements of fun built right in.

Based on these criteria, there are a few Christian preschool curriculum programs that I feel confident to recommend. 

Christian Preschool Curriculum Programs

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Alpha Omega curriculum program for preschoolers is called Horizons. They have a very well-respected package that many Christian families and schools use for their children.

Sonlight's curriculum is another excellent choice for Christian homeschooling families. They also have literature-based program and a wonderful reputation for their curriculum. 

ABC Jesus Loves Me is a FREE preschool curriculum that is based on Christian principles. This is a great program for Sunday schools and homeschoolers alike.

Another program that is often used in Sunday schools across the country is Little Lambs Bible curriculum. 

Here are a few other terrific curriculum programs I have come across:

K4 Footsteps for Fours, Homeschool Kit, 2nd Edition By BJU Press This integrated, unpressured program incorporates prereading skills, math skills, handwriting, heritage studies and science with activities that encourage social and spiritual growth. It includes the Teacher's Edition w/CD, Activity Packet, Writing Packet, Listening CD Set and Practice Cards.

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God's Family (Preschool) Teacher's Guide: The Story of God and His People By Rachelle Wiersma / Christian Schools International This stand-alone teacher's guide is designed to be used with preschool-aged students. The introductory materials include notes on the Bible in the Christian School; the series' aims & goals; memory work; resources, and an overview. Each lesson features a Bible reference; a "To the Teacher" note; lesson highlights; preparation/material lists; background information; and a step-by-step lesson that features instructions, questions, and a scripture link. Student activities feature multiple options, and enrichment ideas provide different ways of extending the lesson. Blackline masters are included. 340 pages, three-ring-punched, loose-leaf. An approximately 3.25" binder is included to store the pages, and comes with 13 labeled dividers for the introductory materials and each unit. 2nd Edition.

Sing, Spell, Read & Write--Preschool Home Study Kit By Pearson Learning -- Sing, Spell, Read & Write---Preschool Home Study Kit 1567046681 46681 -->Build a solid foundation of reading readiness for your little learners! This updated edition of the popular program covers colors, shapes, alphabet letters and sounds, object classification, story sequence, directional concepts, opposites, the seasons, and counting from one to 10. Kit includes activity sheets; "Alph-O" cards; sing-along-and-point strip and place mat; clock and shoe manipulatives; counting sticks; sing-along songs on cassette and CD; puzzles; award stickers; and teacher's manual. From Pearson.