FAQs
General FAQs
At Grapevine, we believe every age can benefit from engaging with the Bible in a way that matches their learning style. Our curriculum is designed for grades 1–8, with engaging timelines and hands-on lessons that make Bible learning fun and memorable.
For younger kids, we keep things simple and interactive with stick figure lessons and easy-to-follow activities. As they grow older, we dive deeper into Bible history and geography, all while maintaining the hands-on approach that keeps kids engaged.
But we don’t stop there! We also offer curriculum for teens and adults, so everyone in your family or classroom can experience Bible study at their own level.
Whether you’re teaching young children, middle schoolers, or even adults, Grapevine has something to support every stage of learning.
Our goal is to make Bible study flexible, engaging, and relevant for all ages!
Click on any age level below to explore the options and find the best fit for your students!
Topical Studies coming in:
- PreK-K = Preschool to Kindergarten
- Multi-Level = Grades 1 to 8
Old Testament and New Testament Overview studies come in:
- PreK-K = Preschool to Kindergarten
- Early Elementary = Grades 1 to 3
- Elementary = Grades 4 to 6
- Middle School = Grades 7 to 8
- Teens to Adults = Grades 9 and up
If you would like a personalized recommendation go to our Start Here page.
YES! Our studies are designed to make it easy for you to teach multiple ages at the same time using just one teacher book.
All our Topical Studies are created for ages 7 and up. But if you’re teaching younger students, you can include them too by using the Traceable Student Book, which is perfect for early learners who aren’t ready to write yet.
For our Old Testament and New Testament Overviews studies, we offer three compatible levels:
Elementary and
Middle School are compatible.
You can teach all three levels at once using the Master Teacher Book—no need to prep separate lessons!
👉 Note: These three levels are not compatible with the PreK-Kindergarten level, which follows a different format designed just for your littlest learners.
es! If your child can trace or draw basic shapes, they can join in.
Our Traceable Student Books are specially designed for younger children and students with special learning needs. These books use simplified drawings to help them stay engaged and follow along with the lesson at their level.
Want to see if it’s a good fit?
👉 Try a Sample Lesson to see how it works for your student!
Our curriculum is designed to teach Bible facts, not doctrine. That means we present the events, people, and timeline of the Bible clearly—leaving application and theological questions to the teacher, parent, or church to guide based on their beliefs.
Grapevine Studies is used by families, churches, schools, and co-ops across a wide variety of denominations on five continents!
Want to learn more about our approach?
If you’re just getting started, we recommend beginning with one of our Topical Studies. These shorter, focused studies are easy to teach and a great way to get familiar with the Grapevine method. They’re perfect for families, co-ops, or classrooms wanting to explore a specific Bible story or character.
Here are a few favorites to start with:
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Joshua – Learn about courage and faith as Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land.
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Ruth – Discover a story of loyalty, love, and God’s provision.
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Joseph – Follow Joseph from dreamer to ruler, and explore forgiveness and God’s plan.
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Esther – See how God worked through Queen Esther to protect His people.
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Moses – Trace Moses’ journey from the basket to the burning bush and beyond.
These studies are ideal for younger students and first-time teachers—they’re simple to use, engaging, and easy to complete.
Once you’re comfortable with the Grapevine layout, you can dive into our Old Testament Overview, which gives a broader look at Bible history and key events.
Not at all! Our Old Testament and New Testament Overview studies are designed to teach the major characters and events of the Bible at every level.
What changes from one level to the next is the Bible study skill your students will learn. Each level builds on the last, helping students grow in confidence and understanding—so they can eventually study the Bible on their own!
Here’s a quick look at what students learn at each level:
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PreK–Kindergarten
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Meet the major characters and events of the Bible
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Early Elementary
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Learn the Bible timeline
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Memorize the books of the Bible and key Bible facts
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Elementary
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Discover basic Bible geography
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Middle School
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Learn how to use Bible study tools like a dictionary, concordance, and topical Bible
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So, while students may start at different levels, they’ll still get a solid foundation in Bible knowledge—plus age-appropriate tools to help them dig deeper.
Yes, you do! While some Bible curriculums can be taught without a teacher book, Grapevine is a little different—and in a good way!
Our Teacher Books are your guide to confidently teaching each lesson. They include:
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Stick figure drawings for each part of the lesson
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Lesson notes and timeline narratives
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Memory verses and review questions—with answers!
These tools make teaching simple, clear, and engaging—for you and your students.
Want to see what a Teacher Book looks like?
👉 Check out these examples:
Great question! Both levels are designed to help young students build a strong foundation in Bible knowledge, but they focus on different skills to match your child’s stage of development.
Each level introduces age-appropriate tools to help students grow in their faith and eventually learn to study the Bible on their own.
PreK–Kindergarten
Skill Focus:
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Get to know major Bible characters
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Retell the big stories of the Bible
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Use the Traceable version to help younger students draw
🖍️ Only two drawings per page to allow extra room for creativity.
Note: The PreK–K level is not compatible with the older levels.
👉Try a Sample Lesson
Skill Focus:
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Introduced to the Bible timeline
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Begin memorizing Bible facts
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Includes a Traceable version for younger learners
🖍️ Students draw four pictures per page, just like the older levels.
Extra Memory Work Includes:
Old Testament Facts:
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Books of the Old Testament
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Ten Commandments
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Twelve Sons of Jacob
New Testament Facts:
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Books of the New Testament
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The Twelve Apostles
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The Apostles’ Creed
👉Try a Sample Lesson
👉Read How to Teach a Lesson
Both of these levels help students build a strong foundation in Bible knowledge—and each one introduces age-appropriate skills to help them grow in faith and eventually study the Bible on their own.
Here’s how they compare:
Early Elementary
Skill Focus:
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Introduced to the Bible timeline
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Memorize key Bible facts
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Traceable version available for younger learners
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Larger space for drawing: two drawings per page
👉Read How to Teach a Lesson
Elementary
Skill Focus:
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Reinforce the Bible timeline
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Continue memorizing Bible facts
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Traceable version still available for students who need it
- Students begin to draw four pictures per page, preparing them for older levels
👉Read How to Teach a Lesson
Bible Facts Covered in Both Levels:
Old Testament:
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Books of the Old Testament
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Ten Commandments
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Twelve Sons of Jacob
New Testament:
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Books of the New Testament
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The Twelve Apostles
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The Apostles’ Creed
📝 Note: The PreK–Kindergarten level is not compatible with these levels.
Both levels help students build Bible knowledge and grow in their faith, but each one is designed with age-appropriate skills that prepare students to eventually study the Bible on their own.
Let’s take a closer look:
Elementary
Skill Focus:
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Introduced to the Bible timeline
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Memorize foundational Bible facts
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Traceable version available for younger learners
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Students draw four pictures per page
📘 Bible Facts Learned:
Old Testament:
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Books of the Old Testament
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Ten Commandments
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Twelve Sons of Jacob
New Testament:
👉Try a Sample Lesson
👉Read How to Teach a Lesson
Middle School
Skill Focus:
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Understand where the books of the Bible fit on the timeline
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Learn basic Bible geography
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Begin using Bible study tools like:
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A Bible dictionary
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A concordance
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A topical Bible
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These studies prepare students for independent Bible study as they grow.
👉How to use Bible study tools
👉Try a Sample Lesson
Our Topical Studies come in a “Multi-Level version”.
Mutli-Level: Ages 7 and up
Multi-Level Traceable: Ages 7 and under
Multi-Level skill focus:
- Timeline for the study
- Basic Bible geography
- Try a Sample Lesson
Our Old Testament and New Testament Overview studies coming in the different levels.
es—with our eBooks, you can legally make copies based on the license you choose. 🙌
Important: You may not make copies of any printed (physical) books. If you want to print your own books at home or school, check out our eBook options below.
📚 eBook Licenses:
For Teachers:
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Print one copy of the Teacher Book for personal use.
For Students:
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Family License: Print for your immediate family
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Small Class License: Print up to 10 copies
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Large Class License: Print up to 30 copies
🔒 All licenses are non-transferable.
Want to see which license is right for you? Let us know—we’re happy to help!
Not at all! Grapevine Studies is designed to be flexible and adaptable, especially for young readers or students with special learning needs. 🙌
Here’s how it works:
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Bible passages can be read aloud by the teacher or another student.
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Review questions can be answered verbally or by having students draw their answers—no writing required!
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The Traceable student books are a great option for students who need extra support with fine motor or reading skills.
You don’t have to fit a mold—Grapevine is made to work for your unique student. ❤️
No, most of the student work is drawing stick figures. Other writing activities can be completed verbally instead of in written form.
Nope! Grapevine is very flexible and adaptable—especially for young writers or students with special learning needs. ✏️❤️
Most of the student work involves drawing stick figures, not writing paragraphs. When writing is part of the lesson, students can answer questions verbally instead of in writing.
We also offer a Traceable version of each study, which is perfect for students who need a little extra support with writing or fine motor skills.
👉Try a Sample Lesson to see how it works for your student!
You’ll just need the 8 basic colors:
🟣 Purple, 🔴 Red, 🔵 Blue, 🟤 Brown, ⚫ Black, 🟡 Yellow, 🟠 Orange, and 🟢 Green.
We recommend Crayola Colored Pencils – they’re affordable and easy to find! [Get them here.]
Here’s a quick look at how we use the colors:
🟣Purple: Reserved for God the Father (triangle), Jesus (cross), Holy Spirit (bird), and also used for the Tabernacle, Temple, and the Gospel.
🔵Blue: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Israelites, Judah, Babylon, water, religious leaders, and men in general.
🟢Green: Creation, kings, prophets, Daniel, money, disciples, and the Wise Men.
🟡Yellow: Glory, sun, moon, stars, angels, camels, Temple articles, lions, Armor of God.
🟠Orange: Joseph, Joshua, Elizabeth, and Stephen.
🔴Red: Moses, Ruth, Esther, blood, Israel, women, cup (Last Supper), Paul, Satan, demons.
🟤Brown: Noah, Job, Egypt, the desert, Ezra, John the Baptist, animals, cross, tomb.
⚫Black: Sin, Tower of Babel, the Law, Herod, darkness, idols.
Coloring is not just fun—it also helps kids remember what they’re learning!
Ordering FAQs
Do I need both an eBook and Book?
No, you are free to choose either the ebook or physical book. The content is exactly the same in both the ebook and physical books.
Books come
- 3 Hole Punched Loose Leaf pages
- (OR) Softbound
When will I get my books?
- Media Mail: 7-10 Business Days
- Priority Mail: 2-3 Business Days
EBooks
Grapevine offers eBooks for those parents and teachers who would like to print their own books.
Teacher eBooks
- Teacher: Legally make copies for one teacher
Student eBook Licenses
- Family: Legally make copies for your immediate family
- Small Class: Legally make up to 10 copies of a book
- Large Class: Legally make up to 30 copies of a book
When will I receive my ebook?
Immediately. Once your order is placed you will receive a New Order email. Scroll to the bottom of that email and you will see a the blue download link(s).
What should I do with my ebook?
Save the ebook(s) to a file on your device. The download link will expire in 30 days.
Apps for your eBooks (PDF format)
Desktop/Laptop Reader (Adobe Reader)
iPad: iBooks
Android Tablets: Adobe App Link
Books
We attempt to ship all orders within 2 business days. We ship Media Mail unless you choose to upgrade to Priority Mail. Media mail can take 1 to 2 weeks.
You will receive an email giving you a tracking number once your order ships.
In the event an item you ordered is on backorder, we will email you and keep you updated on the estimated ship date.
eBooks
Once your order is placed you will immediately receive a New Order email. Scroll to the bottom of that email and you will see a Click Here to Download link.
Save the ebook(s)to a file on your device. The download link will expire in 60 days.
Be sure to update your PDF reader (Adobe Reader) before downloading your ebooks.
eBooks come in PDF format
Desktop/Laptop Reader (Adobe Reader)
iPad: iBooks
Android Tablets: Adobe App Link
Yes! Often our international customers order the eBook (PDF) version of our books.
If you want the books shipped to your home, we can do that for you.
- Complete your order. If you need a US address use PO Box 1383, Glenrock, WY 82637
- We will put together your order and send you the shipping options. Please note that international shipping starts at $60.
- After payment is received, your books will ship.