Ask yourself if a curriculum offers...
>ways to develop thinking skills so that students are encouraged to ask questions, seek answers, and grow in their understandings
>teaching methods and activities for all ways of learning
>concise, in-depth Bible background
>spiritual practices woven in for both teachers and students
>easy to follow lesson plans and helpful teaching tips
>a home connection component
>an approach that builds relationships between peers and between generations
>theology that is consistent with the great themes of the Bible
>interpretation of scripture that is consistent with the process of interpretation taught in your church
>biblical material related to real life situations of your children and youth
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