Suggested Resources

Wondering how to build Biblical character in your child? Here are some curriculums, books, and teaching aids, we’ve either used with our daughters or have looked at.

For any child:

The Narrow Way: This is an excellent Bible study/Character curriculum for any age. Very versatile, can be used over and over. Available from Pearables, PO Box 9887, Colorado Springs, CO, 80932
The Book of Virtues, The Moral Compass
Educating the WholeHearted Child: Available from Whole Heart Ministries
For Instructions in Righteousness: A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child Training. Available from Doorposts
”If-Then” Chart, Blessing Chart, Brother Offended Checklist, Stewardship Street, Go-to-the-Ant Chart: All available from Doorposts
Advice to the Young: Available from Wholesome- Books.com
Trumball’s Hints on Child Training: This is a wonderful book, authored by the grandfather of Elisabeth Elliot. Available from Wholesome-Books.com

For girls:

Talks to Girls: Available from Whole Heart Ministries
Polished Cornerstones: Available from Doorposts
Beautiful Girlhood: If I only had the money to buy one book for my daughters, it would be this one. A beautiful reprint, edited by Karen Andreola. Available from Wholesome -Books.com

Especially for the older girl:

Crowned With Silver, Godly homemaking wisdom from Bygone Eras: Magazine available from Crowned with Silver
God’s Priceless Woman: Available from Lifetime Books and Gifts
True Womanhood. Available from Pearables, PO Box 9887, Colorado Springs, CO, 80932
Let me be a Woman: Available from Gateway to Joy, the ministry of Elisabeth Elliot. My personal favorite.
The daily radio show transcripts from Elisabeth Elliot: Available from Gateway to Joy

For boys:

Personal Help for Boys (ages 11 and up): Available from Pearables, PO Box 9887, Colorado Springs, CO, 80932
Plants Grown Up: Available from Doorposts
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. This out-of-print work of fiction tells the story of boy who must choose between his newly-found home and what he believes to be right. Set during the Civil War. Authored by John Fox, Jr. Available from book dealers at
Just David. A novel by Eleanor Porter, the author of “Pollyanna.” Available from Whole Heart Ministries
Talks to Boys: Available from Whole Heart Ministries

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