Particularly, as Christians, we should study the Bible in every class as not only a source book but as great literature. Then we can judge the truth and suitability of other books by Bible-based criteria. Good children's literature provides the content background for accomplishing a variety of educational goals. Expansion of reading vocabulary, development of comprehension skills, practice in creative thinking and creative writing, analogy and comparisons, not to mention appreciation of great literature and development of a love for reading can all be accomplished through a quality elementary literature program. After being exposed to one book by an author or a book of a particular type, many students will read every related book they can find.
Teaching based on children's literature also involves potential learning in all academic areas.
Not only do students use reading skills, but correlated activities can contribute to development of speaking, listening, writing, and research skills. Students work on related projects which involve science, math, or history concepts, as well as utilization of various arts and crafts media. Music which relates to the times or content of the books can be learned or listened to. But most of all, Biblical principles can be related both to book content and student behavior as students work and plan together. Interesting books will include a specific arrangement of these elements.