Homeschooling is challenging, but it offers a unique opportunity to weave faith into every subject and routine.

As Christian parents, we want our kids to learn all the basics to function in this life, be successful, and thrive academically, but we also want them to know God’s Word and recognize His presence in the world. Messages from Christ was created with this purpose in mind.

I am going to show you exactly how you can integrate the Messages from Christ boxes into your daily lessons and weekly rhythm as a cornerstone of faith in your homeschool curriculum. Let’s get started!

1. Bible as the Foundation

Each Messages from Christ box is centered around a key scripture or parable—like the Lost Sheep, Daniel in the lions’ den, or the Creation story. These provide a natural way to anchor your Bible lessons.

• Morning Devotional: Begin your day with the wax-sealed letter and scripture card. Read aloud parts of or the entire passage, then discuss what it means and how it applies to your children’s lives.
• Scripture Memory (For Older Kids): Use the included memory cards and beads as fun tools for scripture memorization. Encourage your kids to recite their verse before meals or at bedtime.

2. Hands-On Crafts

Children learn best when their hands are busy. The themed crafts and sensory kits included in each box make the stories of the Bible come alive.

• Art Integration: Tie the craft into your art block for the week. For example, while studying the Creation story, your children can complete the craft included inside the box. You can also have children create a hands-on project that represents each day of God’s work – you can always get creative and expand on what is already inside the box.
• Fine Motor Skills: Especially for younger learners, activities like cutting, gluing, and assembling crafts double as skill-building exercises while teaching spiritual truths.
• Sensory Play: The sensory kits provided in each box will be unique each month – providing different types of sensory experiences for kids to dive into the scripture stories and parables using all their senses.

3. Reading & Writing Connections

Each box includes questions, writing prompts, bookmarks, and opportunities for discussion that fit beautifully into your language arts curriculum.

• Reading Comprehension: After reading the parable, ask your children to retell the story in their own words.
• Creative Writing: Challenge older kids to write their own devotional or short story inspired by the scripture theme. (They can do this in the provided notebook or booklet.)
• Copy work: Have children copy scripture passages into their notebooks, practicing handwriting while storing God’s Word in their hearts.

4. Science & History Tie-Ins

You’d be surprised how seamlessly biblical stories connect to broader academic subjects.

• Creation Box Example: While studying God’s creation, pair the box with lessons on earth science, animals, or astronomy.
• History Connection: When covering stories like Daniel or Jesus feeding the 5,000, explore the historical context of ancient cultures, geography, and daily life.

5. Open-Ended Play

Each box comes with toy, puzzle, or activity – usually it is something that encourages acting out the story or open-ended play.

• Lost Sheep Example: This box contains a lost sheep stuffy toy – perfect for acting out the story, puppet shows, and open-ended play.
• Creation of the World Example: This box has two different-sized squish globe toys – great for playing catch, acting out the scripture story, and more!

6. Family Discipleship Time

Beyond academics, the boxes create space for meaningful family discipleship.

• Family Nights: Use the crafts, scripture cards, and sensory kits as part of a family fun and devotion night.
• Sibling Learning: The boxes are designed for ages 3–12, so younger and older kids can learn side by side. This allows for beautiful sibling discipleship and shared faith experiences.

7. Flexibility for Your Routine & EXTRAS

One of the best parts of homeschooling is flexibility. Messages from Christ boxes can be:

• A weekly Bible unit study (stretch one box over a month).
• A daily devotion starter (break each activity into short, meaningful chunks).
• A supplement to whatever curriculum you already have.
• There are also extra printables available to download for free, and even free online courses to go with each box!

Final Thoughts

Homeschooling doesn’t need to be overwhelming or perfect—it’s about being faithful in planting seeds of truth in your children’s hearts. Messages from Christ boxes give you ready-made tools to make that process simple, fun, and deeply meaningful.

When you invite Christ into your daily homeschool, the learning that happens goes far beyond academics—it’s eternal.

Madison Resare, founder of Messages from Christ and homeschooling mom, has a heart for teaching children about the life, love, and teachings of Jesus.

(Messages from Christ is an approved ESA vendor.)