Timelines

Putting events on a timeline gives you a sense of how much time goes by in between each event. It also helps you remember just when those important things happened. It is an easy way for students to understand events in the Bible in the correct order and they can also be a lot of fun to make.

Once you have decided that your students would gain tremendous benefit from seeing the progression of events of the Bible in the form of a timeline, the first obstacle that crops up is, “How do we start?” Some of the questions that arise when constructing a timeline are from not knowing what the date increments should be, how far apart they should be spaced, what format should be used and what exactly should go on it.



ehow.com- How to Make a Timeline for Kids
While adult supervision may be required, elementary age kids are capable of doing all the work themselves.

squidoo.com- Timelines for Homeschool
Lots of types of timelines examples that you can use.

creation.com- Parents and grandparents: A big-picture worldview project with your kids with complete directions and suggestion on how to create the timeline

sundayschoolresources.com- How To Make A Simple Timeline



Biblical Timelines:

bibletimelines.org- 23 timelines to print out for your classroom

sundayschoolresources.com- Timeline of the Bible
A complete Bible timeline that you can print out. (Click on Detailed Timeline: Print Version)

psscentral.com- For Preschoolers (Genesis to Revelations)
This 9-page timeline is great for showing preschoolers just how the major events of the Bible unfolded. It makes a great classroom addition, or a take-home project for the family.

sundayschoolresources.com- How do I use a timeline in class? (lesson with activities)

swartzentrover.com- Old & New Testament Timelines
Several timelines you can print out.

bibletimelines.org- Bible Timelines Online
Contains a series of over 20 free timelines (charts). Even though the typical timeline shows when an event took place these timelines were designed to help in understanding the reasons "Why?" an event happened rather than to show exactly when it happened.

abiblestudy.com- A chronological Bible timeline

teachinghearts.org- Time Lines and Chronology (Prophecy and History)

biblestudy.org- Bible Timelines (scroll down about halfway for this)

wordsight.org- Bible Time-Line

home.ccil.org- 4100 B.C.- Present (Also note timeline is a ISMAP and can be clicked on to see in more detail.)

biblestoryprintables.com- Bible Timeline Printables
Creation, Adam & Eve, The Resurrection. These printable cards are just the right size for making a Bible Timeline. Children can draw in their own pictures or use the ones provided. Then write a short description on the front of each card, and longer descriptions on the back. Print on Heavy Cardstock Paper, Cut out and Tape across the top of the card. These make wonderful Classroom sized bible timelines for children to enjoy. Additionally, you can use each set separately as a game for children to put them in the correct order.

livingwaterbiblegames.com- Bible Timeline Card Game
Print and play (2 different versions)

thatresourcesiteblogspot.com- This resource includes the timeline lines, the pieces for the timeline and a references sheet. A unique feature of this timeline is that we have included the scripture references for each of the events highlighted. Younger students may simply just put the timeline up and add the pieces in order. Older learners may want to look up the passages for discussion. Some events require a bit of reading - say a chapter or so, while other passages are quite short.



Timeline Templates:

office.microsoft.com- Timeline (Word template)

spreadsheets.about.com- Excel Timeline Template

ehow.com- How to Make a Timeline Template With Microsoft Word

enchantedlearning.com- Make Your Own Timeline

teachers.teach-nology.com- Timeline Generator
Horizontal or vertical timelines (only up to 6 events). Great to review events in a story.