For many years, we have sporadically read the “daily chapter” of Proverbs – chapter 1 on the first of the month, chapter 2 on the 2nd, etc.
For the last 2 years, we done so with rather more regularity: we usually end breakfast or start our school day by dividing the chapter among those old enough to read. Some days we stop at nearly every verse to discuss life applications and explore cross references. I have to remember to be patient when it takes 40 minutes to read a single chapter and be thankful that they are learning and participating!
When we have finished the chapter, one of the children writes a single verse (our Proverb of the Day) on the whiteboard. Sometimes Hubby chooses a verse for us before he leaves in the morning; sometimes it’s chosen by general consent or just by me; occasionally I will let the child who writes choose the verse. It’s a great privilege in our house.
On the 27th, the girls conspired to write Proverbs 27:14 on the board. There was a wave of giggling as Dad walked through the door that evening, and all the children exploded into laughter when he realized the joke was on him.

Pr 27:14 – He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the
morning, It will be counted a curse to him.

I’m thrilled with the fruits that we’re seeing in our children! Given the first line, the oldest 4 (ages 7 to 12) can finish nearly any verse in the book. Our reluctant readers are gaining daily practice at reading aloud and expanding their vocabulary. All of the children frequently quote Proverbs to each other in their daily interactions, and for any verse under discussion they can usually think of several cross references of their own. They may not know the “address” of the verse, but they can quote it word for word!
A current topic of interest is how often the wicked fall into their own pits. Proverbs warns of this over and over, and examples are given througout the Scriptures. The girls are noting in books and movies that even unbelievers recognize and approve of this pattern. Of course, unbelievers like to call it poetic justice.

Pr 28:10 – Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He
himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.

We read other books of the Bible as well: we’re currently going through I Samuel as part of our history, and the Gospel of John for Sunday school. We’re always working on one or more memory passages, often Psalms. Inspired by new friends, we may begin memorizing the sermon on the mount as a family. The girls also do private Bible readings as part of their school. Often their daily writing/copywork is from the Bible.

But of course, we see the greatest fruits where we’ve been most faithful to study and that, now, is Proverbs.

Today’s Proverb:

Prov 1:8,9 – My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother; For they will be a graceful ornament on your head and chains about your neck.