Grow in knowledge & wisdom
Psalm 111:10 Book Clubs
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
For Christians - A Snapshot of Statistics
Trends in reading frequency and enjoyment are alarming for our children aged 5-18. The following reading statistics come from the National Literacy Trust’s Annual Survey in 2023. The statistics on holding a biblical worldview come from Barna Group.
- Only 9% of born again Christians have a biblical worldview.
- Although most people own a Bible, most Americans have little idea how to integrate core biblical principles to deal with life.
- Only 4% of adults have a biblical worldview as the basis of their decision-making.
- Only 37% of 4th graders and 34% of 8th graders in the U.S. are proficient in reading.
- Only 43% of children aged 8-18 said they enjoy reading (the lowest level since 2005).
- Only 28% of surveyed say they read daily.
- Only 53% of those surveyed said their parents encourage them to read.
The Benefits of
A Regular Reading Habit from a Christian Perspective
Learners . . .
Grow in Knowledge
Grow in Wisdom
Strengthen their Faith
Improve Empathy & Understanding
Feel 68% Less Stress
Improve Decision Making
Develop Background Knowledge
Increase Vocabulary
Improve Attention & Focus
Learn About Different Times, Places, & Cultures
Build Resilience
Increase Their Reading Level
Our Approach to the Study of Literature
In all courses on Lemons-Aid, we begin with the Word of God, building a foundation of truth. When learners read a novel, we guide them in analyzing and evaluating the characters’ actions, the plot, the conflict, and the theme through a biblical lens.
In Psalm 111:10, “those who practice” wisdom refers to those who obey. When we study literature from a biblical perspective, children have the opportunity to practice applying biblical knowledge to real-life situations seen in the stories. When they face similar circumstances in their own lives, they will have practiced applying biblical wisdom and will be better equipped to obey and take action from their foundation of faith and wisdom.
For example, when we teach stories that deal with love, we start by studying two stories in the Bible. The first is Samson and the Philistine woman found in Judges 14. Samson was infatuated and it led him to disobey God with devastating consequences. Then we turn to Hosea and Gomer, a beautiful love story that shows what real love is. In fact, it’s the picture of God’s love for us; it’s the gospel! Now our high school students are ready to read two stories that deal with love, but they realize it’s just infatuation. They practice applying what they know from the Bible to better understand the stories.
Our prayer is that when they find themselves feeling infatuated, they recognize it in themselves and can act with wisdom, faith, and obedience. Praise the Lord forever!
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$19.00 every 2 months
Virtual passport with stamps included! Join 500+ students who’ve developed deep reading and thinking skills reading Newbery medal winners, covering 100+ years of award-winning literature.
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| Section Options: | Tuesdays |
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- 1 live class every other week
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- Live Class Length: 45 minutes
- 9 seats per section
- Homework is assigned
High school readers discover the beauty and richness of the classics and other notable works, seeking to answer life’s greatest essential questions from a Christian perspective.
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| Section Options: | Every Other Thursday |
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- 1 live class every other week
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- Live Class Length: 45 minutes
- 12 seats per section
- Homework is assigned
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$19.00 every 2 weeks
Middle schoolers develop critical thinking and discussion skills while exploring beloved classics and modern favorites from a Christian perspective. Meet every other week for guided discussions led by experienced teachers.
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| Section Options: | Tuesdays – Jenn Riale |
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- 1 live class every other week
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- Live Class Length: 45 minutes
- 12 seats per section
- Homework is assigned
$30.00 / week
Fostering a love of books, stories, characters, settings, and themes, readers enjoy the shared reading experience while building comprehension skills.
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| Section Options: | SUMMER CLUB: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays |
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- 3 live classes per week
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- Live Class Length: 25 minutes
- 9 seats per section
- No homework
In this book club, students read independently. Then come to class to discuss each book. This class meets every other week. You will not be charged on off weeks.
Additional information
- 1 live class every other week
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- Live Class Length: 25 minutes
- 9 seats per section
- Homework is assigned
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$165.00
Go back in time as your learner reads all 100+ novels that won the Newbery medal. In this asynchronous book club that serves as a dual Bible and literature course, students learn to cast a biblical light on secular literature, practicing applying knowledge and building wisdom. They develop critical discernment and how to analyze literature while discovering who they are as readers. In this 6-month subscription, we cover the ten novels that won the Newbery medal from 2010-2019. Every 6-months, learners receive access to 10 courses, covering the next decade of Newbery medal winners.
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- Pre-recorded video lessons
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- 1 year of access to interactive curriculum
- 1 seat per section
- Homework is assigned
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¿Te gusta leer? Calling all Spanish learners who want to use their love of reading to improve conversational Spanish through reading, game-play, and engaging discussions. Some previous Spanish learning is required.
Additional information
| Section Options: | Thursday |
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- 1 live class per week
- Subscription continues until paused or cancelled
- Live Class Length: 25 minutes
- 12 seats per section
- Homework is assigned
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