| Watch a short video | Discuss what you learned |
|---|---|
| Read the story narrative | Complete notebook activities |
| Learn hand motions to remember key people and events | Memorize Bible verses |
Recommended Grade Level: K-8th Grade
The Word in Motion Old Testament is the first volume in Apologia’s illustrated, two-part Bible curriculum. Students will journey from Creation throughout the stories and characters of the Old Testament and discover God’s love for His people.
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Recommended Grade Level: K-8th Grade
In The Word in Motion New Testament, students will learn the teachings, characters, and stories that show God’s character and purpose. By learning how each book contributes to the overarching story of redemption, children will read the Bible with greater purpose, passion, and insight.
Shop NowThe Word in Motion homeschool bible curriculum features vibrant illustrations in a graphic novel style.
With colorful, engaging visuals, each story comes to life in vivid color for students.
The Word in Motion supports multiple learning styles—visual, auditory, verbal, and kinetic.
The motion element gets kids up and moving while giving them a tool for learning and remembering every major character and event from both the Old and New Testaments.
Your family will love the streaming video lessons that will get them up and moving as they learn hand motions as a memorization tool to remember key themes throughout the Bible.
Streaming videos will be accessible through Book Extras after purchase. Watch a sample video lesson.
Apologia’s homeschool Bible curriculum supports multi-age learning, so families with large age ranges can all learn God’s Word together.
You can start your day together with God’s Word or use it as your daily Bible time in the evenings with the whole family.
If you’re looking for a fun and effective way to get your children excited about the Word of God, look no further. The Word in Motion is an excellent Bible curriculum to ground children in Scripture and help them develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
– Ginger Hubbard, best-selling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three and co-host of the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast
The Word in Motion is an easy-to-follow, highly engaging, biblically sound, and beautifully illustrated Bible study textbook and notebook for every student. Rachael Carman has made difficult concepts easy to understand and has written a curriculum that will give your children a solid base on which to build. I highly recommend both the Old and New Testament volumes of The Word in Motion.
– Todd Wilson, Founder of Familyman Ministries and the Smiling Homeschooler
This curriculum is so amazing. It regularly brings me to tears while teaching it to my kids.
– Amber Reed
It is wonderful to see this concept of a multi-sensory curriculum made available to teach the next generation the most important history of all – His Story! The Word in Motion belongs in every home.
– Nancy, grandparent
The Word in Motion is just what families need to get excited about learning the basics of God’s word! At a time when the church desperately needs to be more biblically literate, this gets us back on God’s path and moves us in the right direction.
– David & Jason Benham, Best-selling authors and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs
This versatile, nondenominational, and thorough Bible curriculum can be used as a family or with an individual child. The combination of video, attractive graphics, and well-written lessons will enhance your student’s knowledge of God’s Word. In a world that needs more understanding of the Bible, I endorse this curriculum without hesitation.
– Rev. Dr. Newell, Author
The Word in Motion proactively incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles with lessons that lend themselves to students engaging with God’s Word, their parents, and their teachers.
– Jan S, Curriculum Director at a Private Christian School
It’s rare that I find a curriculum that is so engaging that I’m looking forward to what comes next! With The Word in Motion, I’m constantly wondering what’s next to help us remember important people, places, and events from the Bible.
– Tiffany, Homeschool Hideout
Apologia’s Rachael Carman has created the most incredible Bible curriculum! If you desire for God’s word to be a foundational part of your family and children’s lives in a way that sticks with them and keeps them coming back for more, then The Word in Motion is for you! God’s word is full of adventure, life, and discovery, and that is the heart behind this amazing curriculum! The Word in Motion is biblically solid, engaging, and life-changing. I highly recommend it to any family.
– Aby Rinella, co-host of the Schoolhouse Rocked podcast
The Word in Motion by Apologia is a comprehensive, Bible study curriculum designed to help students understand the overarching story of Scripture. Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and video components, it encourages students to connect with God’s Word and apply biblical truths in their daily lives.
The Word in Motion was developed by Apologia in partnership with Walk Thru the Bible, whose popular live events are designed around families learning a series of motions and key words that tell the story of the Bible from beginning to end. Adapted and designed specifically for homeschooling families, The Word in Motion uses these motions as a starting point for an expanded curriculum that engages the heart, head, and hands.
The Word in Motion is ideal for elementary and middle school students, typically ranging from grades K-8. However, the curriculum is flexible and can be adapted for a range of ages, making it a great choice for homeschooling families with multiple children.
The curriculum is divided into two volumes: Old Testament and New Testament. Each volume uses storytelling, visual illustrations, memory work, and interactive exercises to teach biblical narratives in a chronological and engaging way.
Yes and no. Although each volume of The Word in Motion will stand on its own and constitutes a complete course of study, Apologia strongly recommends beginning with the Old Testament. Knowing the key people, places, events, and themes of the Old Testament will build a solid foundation for students to have a clearer understanding of the events recorded in the Gospels as well as the teachings of the New Testament.
Not at all. Like most Apologia products, the Word in Motion curriculum doesn’t require a teacher’s manual, and is designed with an open-and-go format! The lesson plans in the textbook, the notebooking journal, and the book extras provide clear daily directions.
The curriculum course set includes a student textbook, free video lessons, and an activity-rich notebooking journal. An audiobook of the textbook is also available for auditory learners.
Most families complete one volume in a school year by using the curriculum 4 days a week. However, the flexible design allows parents to adjust the pace based on their student’s learning style and schedule.
Absolutely! The Word in Motion’s adaptable lessons and activities make it a great choice for multi-age learning. Parents can modify assignments and discussions to suit younger and older students.
Absolutely! Many homeschool co-ops and groups use Apologia’s curriculum for collaborative learning. Author, Rachael Carman, shares how to use The Word in Motion in a co-op setting.
Rachael and her husband, Davis, own Apologia Educational Ministries, a leading publisher of award-winning, creation-based curriculum for home educators.
In 1995, Rachael Carman walked into the executive offices of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries with a baby on her hip and proposed adapting their signature live events into a full-blown Bible survey curriculum for families to study at home. Now, after twenty-five years of prayer, Rachael is excited to present The Word in Motion: Old Testament and The Word in Motion: New Testament.
Connect with Rachael online at RachaelCarman.com and tune in to her podcast, Real Refreshment.
