Simple Studies: Heroes and Hope
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
Inspire courage and character in your K–6 students with this faith-based guide—no prep needed!<br><br><i>Simple Studies: Heroes & Hope</i> features 36 open-and-go lessons based on <em>The Children’s Book of Heroes</em> and <em>Fifty Famous Stories Retold</em>. Students explore heroism, faith, and history through narration, copywork, art, and more.<br><br> For Grades K–6 | <b>This is a digital only resource</b> | Other book(s) required<br>Published by: Simple Studies<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Simple-Studies-Heroes-and-Hope.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Sample</a><br><br><i>Simple Studies: Heroes & Hope</i> is a Christian, character-focused curriculum that highlights historical and literary heroes. With 36 short lessons, students engage with inspiring stories while practicing narration, handwriting, memorization, and critical thinking.<br><br><b>Each lesson includes:</b><br><ul><li>A chapter reading prompt</li><li>Narration and discussion questions</li><li>Hand-drawn coloring pages</li><li>Picture book suggestions</li><li>Biblical copywork and memory verse prompts</li><li>Optional activities and review questions</li></ul><br><b>Additional resources include:</b><br><ul><li>Linked picture booklists by lesson</li><li>Booklist for older students</li><li>Instructor tips, recipes, and printable extras</li></ul><br><b>Subjects covered include:</b><br><ul><li>Reading, narration, and handwriting</li><li>History, literature, and character formation</li><li>Art, memory work, and faith-based reflection</li></ul>Includes all printable materials—just add these two titles: <em>The Children’s Book of Heroes</em> by William J. Bennett (Lessons 1–17) and <em>Fifty Famous Stories Retold</em> by James Baldwin (Lessons 18–36).<br><br><i>Heroes & Hope</i> is a meaningful way to teach courage, virtue, and faith—one story at a time.
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- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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