So I began searching the internet for "Bible Reading Plans for Children". I actually got quite a few results. As we are heading into a new school year (in just a few short days!), I thought I would share with y'all what I have come up with....for now, at least!
I started here: "Understanding Charlotte"
While I love the "idea" of Charlotte Mason education, I find the reality a bit more than I can deal with on a day to day basis. Yet I do find myself drawn to this style and try to fit in various ideas as I am able.
I then found this page at the above blog: "Bible Reading Plans for Children"
Now I was getting somewhere! This family's reading plan is based on "themes" in the Bible, in realistic "chunks" for her family/children. Since many of my children are the same ages as hers (younger/middle elementary or preschool), I thought this looked promising!
From these plans, I came up with this simplified .pdf file:

Bible Reading Plan ~ Themes |
At the end of the year (or however long it takes us to work our way through this list), the children will have a nice journal recording their thoughts, pictures, ideas & understanding of God's Word. These journals are a great tool for more than simply keeping kids quiet during Bible time! And what a great portfolio piece for remembering how their little minds work at this young age...
So there you have it. Simple, I know. Yet for someone who was struggling with daily Bible reading time, this is a fresh idea with the promise of so much more than just reading & writing!
God Bless you, your family & your daily Bible time~
~Lori