by Emily Cavins, Lisa Bromschwig, Regina Neville, and Linda Wandrei
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God’s Plan in Scripture (GPS) is a twenty-four-lesson parish and school program designed to take children on an amazing journey through the story of salvation.
The adult Great Adventure Bible Timeline® revolutionized Bible studies by dividing the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make it easier to follow its narrative thread. The GPS program brings that same color-coding and chronological approach to children in grades K-6+ and is perfect for teachers, parents, grandparents, and homeschool groups.
God’s Plan in Scripture (GPS) has received:
Introduce the Story
The Teacher’s Guide outlines the steps for each lesson, beginning with an opening prayer and activity (found in the Workbook) to introduce the story.
Tell the Story
Read through the summary of the Bible story in the Storybook to understand its deeper meaning and context.
Search the Story
Have students read the verses from the Bible, answering the specific questions from the Workbook.
Topic
Scripture
# of Lessons
24
Ages
Ages 5-12
Grade Level
K thru 6+
Video
(no video)
Class Length
1-2 hours for each lesson*
*The lesson time can vary depending on which components you, the catechist, choose to teach. A variety of activities, discussion questions, plays, and even lesson relevant snack suggestions are provided.
For Students
For Teachers
Storybook
Teacher’s Guide
Beginner Workbook
Intermediate Workbook
Advanced Workbook
Plays
Bookmark
Timeline Chart
For Students
Beginner
Student Pack
(grades K-2)
Storybook
✓
Teacher’s Guide
✕
Beginner Workbook
✓
Intermediate Workbook
✕
Advanced Workbook
✕
Plays
✕
Bookmark
✓
Timeline Chart
✓
For Students
Intermediate Student Pack (grades 3-5)
Storybook
✓
Teacher’s Guide
✕
Beginner Workbook
✕
Intermediate Workbook
✓
Advanced Workbook
✕
Plays
✕
Bookmark
✓
Timeline Chart
✓
For Students
Advanced
Student Pack
(grades 6+)
Storybook
✓
Teacher’s Guide
✕
Beginner Workbook
✕
Intermediate Workbook
✕
Advanced Workbook
✓
Plays
✕
Bookmark
✓
Timeline Chart
✓
For Teachers
Starter Pack
Storybook
✓
Teacher’s Guide
✓
Beginner Workbook
✓
Intermediate Workbook
✓
Advanced Workbook
✓
Plays
✓
Bookmark
✓
Timeline Chart
✓
Storybook
The Storybook is the central component of the G.P.S. program. This beautifully illustrated book will guide students, children, and families to read through the Bible together in twenty-four lessons and features Bible reading checklists, summaries, references to sacraments and to the Catechism, and more.
Teacher’s Guide
The Teacher’s Guide is designed for teachers to use along with the Storybook to make planning and teaching each of the G.P.S. lessons easy and fun. This single comprehensive resource can be used with each of the three workbook levels and features lesson steps, activities, snack ideas, answers to all of the workbook activities, and more.
Workbook
The Workbook is available for three grade levels: Beginner K-2, Intermediate 3-5, and Advanced 6+. Each workbook is designed to help children process and retain what they have learned and features age appropriate activities and exercises including coloring pages, sorting activities, crosswords, decoding messages, map searches, Bible searches and more.
Plays
The Plays offer a supplemental group activity that will help children process the Bible stories in a new and engaging way. Twenty-four plays are included and can be acted out or performed as dramatic readings by intermediate and advanced level students. For beginner level classes, the plays can be performed by older students.
Bookmark
The color-coded bookmark is a simplified and kid-friendly version of The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Chart for easy reference. Children will love using it to mark their spot while reading and can reference the symbols on the card to know what period of salvation history they are reading from in the Bible.
Timeline Chart
The Great Adventure Kids Bible Timeline Chart is a color-coded, accordion-style folding chart that details the 12 periods of Bible history. With its vibrant colors and kid-friendly illustrations, this unique resource shows children the chronology of the Bible in a way they're sure to remember. This double-sided resource includes important maps, prayers, an explanation of the six historical covenants between God and man, and more.
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This Starter Pack contains everything a leader needs to begin the God’s Plan in Scripture (GPS) program, including: ● Teacher’s Guide● Storybook● ...
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This Beginner Student Pack (grades K–2) contains everything a beginner student needs to participate in the GPS program including: ● Storybook● Beg...
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This Intermediate Student Pack (grades 3–5) contains everything an intermediate student needs to participate the GPS program, including: ● Storybo...
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This Advanced Student Pack (grades 6+) contains everything a more advanced student needs to participate the GPS program, including: ● Storybook● A...
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