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Calvary Curriculum (Calvary Chapel children's Bible lessons)Supplement

325 chronological Bible reading lessons with questions, puzzles and memory verses; now a paid membership.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

GradesPreK–6th
TraditionCalvary Chapel (nondenominational evangelical); light on doctrinal commentary
TranslationNKJV (worksheets are written to it)
ApproachRead the passage, answer fact questions, puzzles and coloring, memorize a verse
Who teachesThe parent teaches
Parent prepLow (print the day's worksheet, read the passage together, talk through the questions)
Screen timeA mix of screen and paper
Video lessonsNone: printable lessons online; membership also has teaching videos for leaders, not for children
Cost$99 per year: single household membership (was free until recently; includes Bible lessons for preschool and elementary plus teacher trainings) (source)
PlacementCalvary Curriculum: homeschool page and sample lessons
Grades 1-6 curriculum starts at Genesis; a separate Little Ones track covers ages 3-6

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What parents say

Homeschool bloggers liked the straightforward plan: read a passage a day, answer questions, add puzzles and a memory verse, with little commentary so kids go straight to Scripture. Complaints are that some readings run up to three chapters, the Gospel lessons hop between books to stay chronological, questions are mostly factual rather than application-focused, and the NKJV wording is built into the worksheets. Older blog posts call it free, but it is now a paid membership.

Parents love

  • Whole Bible in chronological order, about two school years of daily lessons
  • Two levels of questions plus puzzles and coloring on each lesson
  • Plain text with little doctrinal slant, so many churches can use it

Common complaints

  • Mostly recall questions, little application
  • Gospel lessons jump between books; readings can be long for young children
  • No longer free: the household membership is $99 per year

Who it fits

Best for

  • Nondenominational. Written by a Calvary Chapel ministry, kept fairly free of doctrinal slant
  • Workbook and memory work. Daily worksheets with questions, puzzles and coloring
  • Read through the whole Bible. Genesis 1 through Revelation 22 in chronological order
  • Only one child.
  • KJV or NKJV. Built on the NKJV text
  • Some screen time. A mix of screen and paper
  • Some: 20–30 min daily. About one daily reading plus a worksheet

Less suited for

  • Video lessons a big plus. Printable lessons online; membership also has teaching videos for leaders, not for children
  • Plenty: I teach it.

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is Calvary Curriculum a full Bible curriculum?

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

How does Calvary Curriculum teach the Bible?

Calvary Curriculum is described as read the passage, answer fact questions, puzzles and coloring, memorize a verse. Parent prep: low (print the day's worksheet, read the passage together, talk through the questions).

What grades does Calvary Curriculum cover?

Calvary Curriculum covers grades PreK–6th.

How much does Calvary Curriculum cost?

$99 per year: single household membership (was free until recently; includes Bible lessons for preschool and elementary plus teacher trainings). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What Christian tradition is Calvary Curriculum written from?

Calvary Chapel (nondenominational evangelical); light on doctrinal commentary.

Which Bible translation does Calvary Curriculum use?

NKJV (worksheets are written to it).

Can siblings use Calvary Curriculum together?

Partly. Families often combine children for read-alouds and discussion, with separate work by level.

Is Calvary Curriculum online?

A mix of screen and paper. The parent teaches.

Does Calvary Curriculum have a placement test?

Yes. Calvary Curriculum: homeschool page and sample lessons. Grades 1-6 curriculum starts at Genesis; a separate Little Ones track covers ages 3-6

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