Animated Bible adventure series with 36-week unit studies mixing Bible, history, science, writing and crafts
Each unit is built on a 25-minute animated episode
Each unit is built on an animated episode shown on DVD or streamed
A mix of screen and paper
Watch for: ages 7-11 only; not a long-term course for teens
Grades 2nd–5th (ages 7–11)Watch an animated episode, then multi-week unit study with Bible lessons, discussion, history, science and craftsCost: $100: Series 1 DVD set (episodes 1-13) plus 36 weeks of digital curriculum; digital-only options cost less
Illustrated Bible-survey textbooks with short weekly videos and hand motions, plus a worldview story series
Weekly short video teaches the key motions and ideas
A 4-5 minute streaming video each week demonstrates the motions and key ideas
A mix of screen and paper
Watch for: each child needs their own notebooking journal, which adds cost
Grades K–8thShort video, illustrated textbook reading, hand motions, discussion and a notebooking journalCost: $68: The Word in Motion Old Testament set (sale price; about one school year, grades K-6)
Online video Bible courses with costumed actors, games and quizzes; kids work through the Bible in order
Video lessons do the teaching
Acted video lessons are the core teaching
Mostly screen-based
Watch for: lots of screen time and needs steady internet
Grades 2nd–6th (best for readers who can work on their own)Video lessons with actors and animated guides, then games, quizzes and tests that review earlier lessonsCost: $199: one self-paced Bible course (e.g. Genesis to Joshua), 12 months online access, family use; often discounted
Chronological, Christ-centered Genesis-to-Revelation Bible study for K-5 with teacher guide, workbooks and videos
Weekly videos support the teaching
Weekly Bible story and discussion videos come with the leader kit
A mix of screen and paper
Watch for: typos and wrong passages reported in the teacher guides
Grades K–5thFive-day weekly plan: teacher guide, Bible story video, discussion, and K-2 or 3-5 workbooksCost: $96: two Home Edition Leader Kits (one year; each has teacher guide, K-2 and 3-5 workbooks and videos), kit shown at $47.99
Streaming video courses for teens: Old and New Testament, Bible archaeology and worldview, via a membership
Video lectures are the core teaching
Video lectures are the core teaching
Mostly screen-based
Watch for: best for middle and high school; little for young children
Grades 6th–12thPre-recorded video lectures with readings, quizzes and optional groupsCost: $490: Individual Compass Membership, 1 student, 1 year (all 40+ courses incl. Bible, history, science; Family plan $890/yr)
High school Bible and worldview series: Foundations (9th), then Apologetics, Worldviews and Culture volumes
Short expert videos in every chapter
Short expert videos come with the teacher manual's online access; text works alone
A mix of screen and paper
Watch for: designed for classrooms, so parents need to adapt it at home
Grades 9th–12thTextbook plus student manual, short expert videos and discussionCost: $54: Foundations student textbook ($29.50) + student manual ($24.30); teacher manual extra
Questions parents ask
Are video Bible lessons enough?
For many families, with discussion and reading alongside. Some programs add quizzes and games to review.
Are video lessons good for younger kids?
Some programs offer short animated videos for elementary students; most lecture-based ones are built for teens.
Do I need to watch the videos too?
Not necessarily, but watching some together makes for good conversation.
How this list is made: each program is scored against the needs above using features documented in parent reviews and publisher materials (sources are listed in each program's profile). It's a starting point, not medical or educational advice.