Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story – Christian Novel Study (10 Lessons)
 
Discover how God can use ordinary hands to do extraordinary things.
This 10-lesson Gifted Hands novel study, based on The Ben Carson Story (Young Readers Edition), invites students to follow the inspiring journey of a boy who overcame poverty, anger, and doubt to become one of the world’s most skilled neurosurgeons — through faith, perseverance, and prayer.
Written in a living-book style for Years 4–8, this study brings together literature, faith, creativity, and reflection to help students see how God shapes every gift for His glory.
 
What Your Child Will Learn
Throughout this study, students will:
Strengthen comprehension and writing skills through chapter-aligned questions and paragraph-by-paragraph book report writing.
Explore grammar, spelling, and vocabulary lessons inspired by real excerpts from the book.
Reflect on Christian character traits such as humility, courage, patience, and perseverance.
Engage in hands-on creative projects — from drawing, painting, and journaling to designing a “THINK BIG” poster.
Understand that true success isn’t about fame, but about using one’s gifts to serve God and others.
 
What’s Included
10 open-and-go lessons aligned perfectly to the chapters
Bible verse reflections and devotion-style connections in each lesson
Gentle grammar, vocabulary, and word study
Step-by-step book report development across the unit
Creative and faith-building art projects
Adaptable for Years 4–8 (recommended ages 9–14)
 
Faith Focus:
Perseverance • Purpose • Humility • Trusting God’s Plan • Using Your Gifts for Good
Inspire your students with the true story of Dr Ben Carson — a boy who learned to THINK BIG and trust that God could guide his gifted hands.
This powerful Christian novel study helps children see that with faith, prayer, and hard work, God can use their minds and hearts to change the world.