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Answers for Kids Bible CurriculumSupplement

30-lesson Answers in Genesis course on Bible history, creation and kids' toughest faith questions.

Updated September 2026 · 9 sources

Grades	1st–6th (ages 7–11 best)
Tradition	Evangelical, young-earth creationist (Answers in Genesis)
Translation	Any (Scripture readings listed; no single translation stated)
Approach	Teacher-led lessons with Scripture reading, discussion, student handouts, charts and optional slides
Who teaches	The parent teaches
Parent prep	Low to moderate (read the teacher section; print handouts and set up optional slides)
Screen time	Mostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessons	None: print teacher section; the DVD-ROM holds slides and printables, not video lessons
Cost	$24: Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum book (30 lessons, teacher section, handouts, charts, CD and DVD-ROM) (source)
Placement	Homeschool.com: Answers Bible Curriculum for Kids Grades 1-6; younger kids do the basics, older kids add the extension sections

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What parents say

The few reviewers describe it as all-in-one and flexible: a younger child can do the basics and an older one can add the extension sections. It is praised as a one-book course with teacher notes, handouts and charts. It is short, only 30 lessons and not a full-year Bible survey, and it argues the young-earth view throughout, so many families use it alongside a main Bible program.

Parents love

One affordable book with teacher notes, handouts and charts
Lessons stretch from preschool basics to upper-elementary extras
Answers kids' real questions about creation, dinosaurs and the Bible

Common complaints

Only 30 lessons, not a full year of Bible survey on its own
Young-earth creation is the position throughout
Materials date from 2010; slides need a computer, the CD is an older format

Who it fits

Best for

Nondenominational. Broadly evangelical, not tied to one denomination
Baptist.
Reading and discussion. Parent reads Scripture and leads discussion
Worldview and apologetics. Built to answer kids' questions on evolution, dinosaurs, flood, God and the Bible
Yes, siblings together. Scales from age 4 to 11 by choosing extension activities
Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
Some: 20–30 min daily. Each lesson spreads over about 5 days

Less suited for

Video lessons a big plus. Print teacher section; the DVD-ROM holds slides and printables, not video lessons

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is Answers for Kids a full Bible curriculum?

No. We list Answers for Kids as a supplement: it's enrichment to use alongside a core program, not a full year of Bible on its own.

How does Answers for Kids teach the Bible?

Answers for Kids is described as teacher-led lessons with Scripture reading, discussion, student handouts, charts and optional slides. Parent prep: low to moderate (read the teacher section; print handouts and set up optional slides).

What grades does Answers for Kids cover?

Answers for Kids covers grades 1st–6th (ages 7–11 best).

How much does Answers for Kids cost?

$24: Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum book (30 lessons, teacher section, handouts, charts, CD and DVD-ROM). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What Christian tradition is Answers for Kids written from?

Evangelical, young-earth creationist (Answers in Genesis).

Which Bible translation does Answers for Kids use?

Any (Scripture readings listed; no single translation stated).

Can siblings use Answers for Kids together?

Yes. Scales from age 4 to 11 by choosing extension activities

Is Answers for Kids online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches.

Does Answers for Kids have a placement test?

Yes. Homeschool.com: Answers Bible Curriculum for Kids. Grades 1-6; younger kids do the basics, older kids add the extension sections

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