Parent Cohort | Bible Bee Summer Study
June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Join Our Parent Cohort Pilot
We’re inviting a small group of parents to take part in a 7-week pilot designed to help you guide your child in understanding and applying Scripture more deeply.
This isn’t about adding more work to your week. It’s about giving you simple, practical tools you can use right away at home. All participants must be registered with the National Bible Bee 2026 Summer Study.
Why This Matters
Many children can memorize verses. Fewer truly understand what they mean or how to apply them.
This cohort helps you move your child from memorizing to thinking, from retelling to understanding.
Just as important, the strategies you’ll learn aren’t limited to Scripture. These are research-based reading and comprehension strategies that also support learning in subjects like English language arts, science, and social studies.
A Research-Based Pilot
This cohort will be led by Krishna Cart, a National Board Certified Reading Specialist, Bible Bee Host, and EdD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, as part of her dissertation study approved by the George Washington University Institutional Review Board (IRB #NCR257026). All participants’ information will remain confidential and will be deidentified.
The strategies you’ll learn support not only Scripture study, but also reading comprehension and thinking strategies applicable to subjects like ELA, science, and social studies.
The strategies that you’ll learn here are grounded in proven instructional practices that support how children learn to think, understand, and apply what they read.
How the Cohort Works
Weekly Parent Cohort (Online)
- When: Mondays at 7:30 PM
- Length: 45 minutes
- Format: Live online session
- Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 15, 20 & 27, 2026
7-Week Cohort Topics
June 1 – Orientation & Overview
We will get to know each other and discuss the cohort’s flow, followed by Q&A.
June 8 – Week 1: Teaching for Understanding (Not Just Completing the Lesson)
Help your child move beyond retelling to real meaning.
June 15 – Week 2: Building Context Before Reading
Learn how to set the stage so Scripture makes sense from the start.
June 23 – Week 3: Helping Your Child Think About Meaning
Guide your child to explain Scripture in their own words.
June 30 – Week 4: Making Connections in Scripture
Teach your child to connect verses and see the bigger picture.
July 15 – Week 5: Teaching Wisdom & Decision-Making
Help your child connect Scripture to real-life choices.
July 23 – Week 6: Guiding Reflection & Application
Move from “What does it say?” to “What does this mean for me?”
July 30 – Week 7: Growing Independent Thinkers
Help your child take ownership of their learning.
Each session is simple and structured:
- 5 min — Welcome + check-in
- 10 min — Short teaching (modeled for you)
- 20 min — Discussion + hands-on practice
- 10 min — Reflection + plan for the week
