October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed the Ninety-five Theses to a church door. His actions lead to what we now know as The Reformation.
What was it all about? Rather than provide a summary of this important event in church history, I have pulled together a list of resources that you can use to study The Reformation as a family.
You will find something for all ages: printables for elementary grades, books for middle/high school, etc. Choose just one or two items, or several to create a mini unit study that can be done over a couple of weeks.
Mini Unit Study – The Reformation: Resources For The Whole Family
Start with Books:
Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation – from A to Z –Preschool/elementary grades.
Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed The World by Paul L. Maier –elementary grades.
When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley – this is a personal favorite and there is a FREE study guide, too! Get it HERE. –middle/high school/adult.
Courage and Conviction: Chronicles of the Reformation Church (History Lives series) by Brandon & Mindy Withrow – another book we own (and love!). –elementary/middle/high school/adult.
Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History by Richard M. Hannula – this is a favorite at our house! –middle/high school/adult.
Add in these Printables:
Reformation Study & Lapbook –middle school grades.
Reformation Day Printable Worksheets –elementary grades.
The 5 Solas Study –family.
Watch this Movie:
Plan these Activities/Games:
Using the classic game of “pin the tail on the donkey” as inspiration, you can act out that first major event in history that lead to The Reformation by creating a “nail the Ninety-five Theses to the church door” game. Draw a large church door on craft paper (this works great – just use two strips side by side to make a wider door) and designate an area on it where the Ninety-five These should be pinned. Then let the blindfolded kids (or adults) take turns pinning their paper to the door. Whoever is the closest to the designated place is the winner!
Party favor- PLAYMOBIL Martin Luther Figure
End With A Celebration:
Fall Party Ideas (as an alternative to Halloween)
Explore More Resources:
Reformation – Word Study –adults.
Church History Resources We Love!
When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin LutherThe 5 Solas: Signs to Follow on the Narrow Path, A 7 Day Family Bible Study$30 Grace and TruthBooks Gift CardThe Story BibleCourage and Conviction: Chronicles of the Reformation Church (History Lives series)PLAYMOBIL 9325 Martin Luther Figure – Special Edition