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The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition (Lifeway)

Chronological, Christ-centered Genesis-to-Revelation Bible study for K-5 with teacher guide, workbooks and videos.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

GradesK–5th
TraditionSouthern Baptist (Baptist Faith & Message 2000); reviewers note a Reformed-leaning emphasis
TranslationCSB (with some ESV; memory-verse songs vary)
ApproachFive-day weekly plan: teacher guide, Bible story video, discussion, and K-2 or 3-5 workbooks
Who teachesThe parent teaches from a scripted guide
Parent prepModerate (daily lesson plans are written out, but you read the passage, pick activities and queue videos)
Screen timeA mix of screen and paper
Video lessonsIncluded: weekly Bible story and discussion videos come with the leader kit
Cost$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 (source)
PlacementLifeway: Home Edition, start with Semester 1 (Old Testament)
Six semesters in order; K-2 or 3-5 workbook per child

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What parents say

Reviewers, most of them church leaders rather than homeschoolers, like that the whole Bible is told as one story pointing to Jesus, with plenty of activity and video options for each lesson. Complaints include typos in the teacher guides, uneven lesson lengths, repetitive evangelism points and memory-verse songs that vary in translation. Some Baptist readers question whether its lean is more Reformed than it advertises.

Parents love

  • Chronological survey that includes lesser-known Bible stories
  • Many activity and video options for every lesson
  • Low per-item cost and print or digital formats

Common complaints

  • Typos and wrong passages reported in the teacher guides
  • Repetitive gospel emphasis in each lesson
  • Reviews are mostly from churches; few homeschool-specific write-ups

Who it fits

Best for

  • Reformed. Reviewers note emphasis on God's sovereignty and a Reformed-leaning advisory group
  • Baptist. Published by Lifeway and affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
  • Reading and discussion. Daily discussion starters and parent-led teaching
  • Stories and read-alouds. Bible story told chronologically with weekly story videos
  • Workbook and memory work. Separate K-2 and 3-5 workbooks
  • Read through the whole Bible. Genesis to Revelation in order over three years
  • Yes, siblings together. Same lesson for K-5, with leveled workbooks
  • Some screen time. A mix of screen and paper
  • Video lessons a big plus. Weekly Bible story and discussion videos come with the leader kit
  • Video lessons nice to have. Weekly Bible story and discussion videos come with the leader kit
  • Some: 20–30 min daily. Short daily lessons for five days a week

Less suited for

  • Minimal: solo work.

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How does The Gospel Project for Kids teach the Bible?

The Gospel Project for Kids is described as five-day weekly plan: teacher guide, Bible story video, discussion, and K-2 or 3-5 workbooks. Parent prep: moderate (daily lesson plans are written out, but you read the passage, pick activities and queue videos).

What grades does The Gospel Project for Kids cover?

The Gospel Project for Kids covers grades K–5th.

How much does The Gospel Project for Kids cost?

$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. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What Christian tradition is The Gospel Project for Kids written from?

Southern Baptist (Baptist Faith & Message 2000); reviewers note a Reformed-leaning emphasis.

Which Bible translation does The Gospel Project for Kids use?

CSB (with some ESV; memory-verse songs vary).

Can siblings use The Gospel Project for Kids together?

Yes. Same lesson for K-5, with leveled workbooks

Is The Gospel Project for Kids online?

A mix of screen and paper. The parent teaches from a scripted guide.

Does The Gospel Project for Kids have a placement test?

Yes. Lifeway: Home Edition, start with Semester 1 (Old Testament). Six semesters in order; K-2 or 3-5 workbook per child

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