What is BiblioPlan?
BibloPlan is a classical history and literature program for Christian homeschoolers, homeschool cooperatives and Christian schools grades K – 12.
What subjects does BP cover?
BP covers World History, Biblical History, U.S. History, Church History, Geography and more, starting at Creation and continuing through modern times. We divide history into four eras: Ancients, Medieval, Early Modern and Modern. Each era takes one school year to complete. Although it’s a good idea to start with Ancients, students can jump in at any year.
What is the BP approach to teaching history?
BP combines the classical approach to teaching history with the Charlotte Mason approach. Both approaches rely on “living books” written by great authors focused on one particular topic. The BP way is to combine living books with history spines and workbooks that teach the overall flow of history. We believe that without history spines, students often lack the context they need to understand where all the living books fit in.
How does BP integrate literature with history?
BP integrates literature with history by finding quality writings about the people and events we study each week. They might be historical fictions, plays, poems, biographies, commentaries, essays, historical documents, or any other relevant type of literature. Whatever they may be, BP points out the best resources on every topic for students of all ages.
for one of his history plays, King Henry V of England (right)
How does BP integrate Biblical and Church History with U.S. and World History?
For Christian parents and teachers, one of the biggest benefits of BP is the way it weaves Biblical and Church History into the overall historical narrative:
- Year One covers Biblical History side-by-side with World History, providing the ideal context for understanding both.
- Year Two covers World and Church History side-by-side from the early church through the Protestant Reformation.
Daniel 5, which predicts the coming of Cyrus the Great of Persia (right)
- Year Three blends World and Church History on topics like the Thirty Years’ War, the Puritan Migration and the First Great Awakening, among many others.
- Year Four adds missionary biographies to history lessons from all around the world.
Incorporating Biblical and Church History teaches students to appreciate the vital importance of their Christian faith. Where most modern histories downplay or denigrate Christianity, BP presents the faith from a Bible-believing, God-honoring perspective.
How does the BP approach help families with multiple students in different grade levels?
The flexibility of BP makes it especially helpful for teachers who teach more than one grade level, or for families with students of all ages. The BP approach allows students from different grade levels to work together, which provides several benefits. First, it saves parents and teachers the stress of guiding different students through different eras of history. Second, it saves the expense of buying a different curriculum for each student. Third, it allows older students to help younger students with their schoolwork. Fourth, it helps students of all ages make memories together.
Is BP adaptable for different learning styles?
If you’re looking for maximum flexibility, then BP is for you! BP Lesson Plans Plus suggests plenty of extra resources for all levels, from the youngest kindergarteners to the most advanced high schoolers. Parents and teachers can choose whichever resources they like, finding the perfect mix for each student. All students can study the same eras of history at the same time, covering the same topics in the same order. But each student can study in his or her own way, using resources chosen especially for him or her. Check out BP Tips and Tricks for more on adapting BP for different learning styles.