The "Spiritual Foundation Toolbox"

* Many teachers and adults have taken this section and instead of specifically applying the treatments to children, they choose to replace "children" with their name as a "Child of God" and in turn, received some incredible insights about themselves.

• Our first module centers on YOU as the "teacher," grounded in the principles of Christian Science. The toolbox is filled with ideas and strategies I've personally used to prepare mentally and spiritually for teaching Sunday School classes, workshops, and guiding my own children. Resources include prayers and metaphysical ideas on how to pray for children in general.
   
• You'll receive some of my most cherished talks, including "Under the Shadow of the Almighty: Defending Children," "Keep Thou My Child," and "Praying for Your Children," as well as links to essential Christian Science articles.
  

Grades 9-12 & U

• I am thrilled to be able to finally share everything that is include in this special module.
  
  
• There are over 30+ charts & worksheets that I have collected over the many years experimenting with how to teach children (at any age) "thinking" concepts like "Image/Genesis 1:2," Mrs. Eddy's "Mental Courtroom," the "Road Map of Life," & understanding "The Tabernacle."
  
  
• All of these are my personal treasure trove of mental exercises that I have created and used either for my own personal use or to share with others.
  
  
• Most of these concepts are easily adaptable to children that can read and write (Grades 1-12 plus college)
  
  
• I consider it my personal legacy where I give you the PDS for download as well as a short explanation of how I would use it.
  
  * Topics include:
  - Is Christian Science a "science?"
  - Degrees of Mortal Mind
  - Priorities
  - Prayer
  - How to Do a Treatment
  - Greek & Hebrew Words
  - Our Origin
  - Importance of Scripture (from Mrs. Eddy)
  - Mary Magdalene Sacrifice & Healing
  - What is Our Spiritual Mission?
  - The Temptation of Jesus
  - The Holy City
  - Bear Witness
   . . . . and many more

Resources for Grades 1-12 +

•  * This is another section that adults have expressed gratitude for learning. All of these subjects are from Kathy's own personal study over the last several decades
   
• I am thrilled to be able to finally share everything that is include in this special module.
  
  
• There are over 30+ charts & worksheets that I have collected over the many years experimenting with how to teach children (at any age) "thinking" concepts like "Image/Genesis 1:2," Mrs. Eddy's "Mental Courtroom," the "Road Map of Life," & understanding "The Tabernacle."
  
  
• All of these are my personal treasure trove of mental exercises that I have created and used either for my own personal use or to share with others.
  
  
• Most of these concepts are easily adaptable to children that can read and write (Grades 1-12 plus college)
  
  
• I consider it my personal legacy where I give you the PDS for download as well as a short explanation of how I would use it.
  
  * Topics include:
  - Books of the Bible
  - Moses' Prayer and Prayer Chart
  - The 10 Commandments Handouts
  - The Beatitudes Handouts
  - The Lord's Prayer Handouts
  - Ye are Salt of Earth Handouts
  - Yea Yea Nay Nay Handouts
  - Chart for Deeper Study
  - Seven Synonym Free from Chart
  - The "El Dorado" (1st commandment)
  - Genesis 1 or Genesis 2?
  - Image (Face to Face)
  - Definition of Man Handouts
  - CS & Concepts of Law & Courts
  - Disciples
  - How to Think and Pray
  - Light vs. Dark
  - Matter and Mirror
  - Road Map for Life
  - The Shema Prayer
   . . . . and many more

Library for All Ages (1-12)

• This module is a literally a library of the basic 101 foundational charts, maps, timelines and Bible Characters that I have used over and over to introduce concepts or historical facts to children Grades 1-12 (& College.
  
  
• "The Geography of the Holy Land Presentation"  lays out the physcial characteristics of the Holy Land (Palestine) that is an absolutle "must" for all teachers to know and understand. I also introduce the spiritual qualities of the land as well and what they represent.
  
  
• "The 10 Commandments Presentation"  is another "go-to" talk for all teachers because this is the "Law," the foundation of morality and ethical behavior and thinking. These concepts can be applied to any age.
  
  
• Bible Characters A-Z - is a Library of about 40 Bible Characters that I have cultivated information on, activities, worksheets, images & questions/quizzes over the many decades that use over and over for all ages.
  
  
• Bible History 101 — Introductory concepts like "Disciples" (learning them, who they are and also the spiritual idea of "Discipleship"), Gospel Chart, Kings of Judah and understanding Capernaum and why it's so important to Jesus' life & ministry, are just a few of the 101 concepts that I use over and over again to teach children.
  
  
• Bible Maps 101 — Again the basic maps that are foundational to the main stories in the Bible to support characters and prompt discussions about the geography of the Holy Land area.
  
  
• Bible Timelines 101 — Foundational timelines that help put in perspective the linear plotlines of the Bible, the character's stories or just an important time in the Bible that we need to learn and talk about (aka. "Babylonian Captivity").
  
  
• FLASHCARDS — Flashcards have always been a huge part of my teaching style because they are easy to make, easy to teach with, kids of all ages need to learn and memorize certain facts about the Bible etc. They are also important tools and useful for memory and "Bell Ringers" (to pull out when you need a couple minutes before class is over etc).

Kathy Merrill

My name is Kathy Christian Merrill and I am a graduate of Principia College with a degree in sociology and elementary education. I have a master’s degree in education from Arizona State University. I have taught various grade levels (K-6th grade) for over 26 years - the last 13 out of the 26 at Principia Lower School in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1998, I retired to work as the Campus Promotions Director at Principia College for two years, and then from 2000-2010 as a Resident Counselor in a dorm at the College.

Around 2015, I was rehired by The Principia School as a Bible Educator and enjoyed this position for two years, helping to “encourage deeper Bible study with adults and to help parents work with their children on teaching the Scriptures to them at home.” This is when I started my blog, www.csbibleinsights.com with the intent to share ideas about Bible study to anyone who was interested.

The blog evolved into helping adults and kids dive deeper into the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson where I share research and ideas on the stories and lessons each week. 

Now, with the help of my daughter, I am supported by my blog with the continued focus on sharing deeper insights on the Christian Science Weekly Lesson Sermon but also to share ideas to help encourage a deeper individual Bible study. 

Throughout my extensive teaching experience and as a passionate Bible educator, the one thing I have loved the most is sharing my love for the Bible and connecting it to Mrs. Eddy's writings. Over the past 40 years, I have given over 600 Bible workshops nationwide for Principia Clubs, Principia Summer Session courses, individual Christian Science churches, schools, and nursing homes. I feel very blessed to have unique opportunities to share my love for the Bible, and my hope is that you learn to love the Bible as much as I do.