ONE YEAR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CURRICULUM, VOLUME 1
Save 72% on one year of new children's ministry curriculum for 1st-5th grade helping kids fall in love with Jesus and discover what it means to follow him!
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Our goal is to help kids fall in love with Jesus and discover what it means to follow him!
Save 72% on one year of new children's ministry curriculum for 1st-5th grade.
Currently in development. The first series, Weird Science, is now available and all others are released on the 10th of the month prior to recommended use. See scope & sequence for more details.
Available only as an instant download. You'll be automatically emailed a download after purchase.
HOW IS OUR CURRICULUM UNIQUE?
Low Prep & Simple: Say goodbye to long hours of preparation! Our curriculum is designed with busy children's ministry leaders in mind. Each lesson is crafted to be effortlessly implemented with minimal prep time.
Promotes Relationships: We want kids to connect with each other and leaders, creating a place where they discover and nurture relationships with others who love Jesus.
Bible Based and Life-Applicable: A great mix of Biblical content and life-application.
Puts Your Leaders in the Driver's Seat: We intentionally do not provide a teaching video because it is important that kids learn from humans in real life.
Adaptable: Change it up and make it your own, or use it as-is. Totally adaptable to your church's unique setting.
Small Groups for Younger Kids and Preteens: A completely separate small group guide for younger elementary and preteen. Preteen small groups are a priority for us. Our writing team brings over 20 years preteen ministry experience to the table. You'll find great activities and thought provoking discussions that preteens will love, and will help them to own their faith in Jesus. The younger elementary small groups are also pretty amazing. We recognize the unique developmental needs of this age group, and include specific activities and questions to accommodate those needs.
LESSON FORMAT
Opening Game
- A fun game everyone plays connected to the main point of the lesson.
- A variation of active play, less active play, creative play, etc.
Creative & Interactive Teaching
- Creative & interactive teaching including: story telling, object lessons, visuals, science illustrations, and other attention grabbing elements.
- Our goal is to engage the 5th graders (they'll love the creative elements). Imagine no more 5th grade boys in the back of the room goofing around or checking out. Oh yes! And don't worry, we also aim to reach the 1st graders and everyone else in between.
Memory Verse
- One memory verse per series
- Fun ways to reinforce memory verse for younger kids (in small groups)
- Memory verse challenges to reinforce for preteens (in small groups)
Small Groups
- A completely separate small group guide for younger elementary and preteen.
- Preteen small groups are a huge priority for us. A lot of other curriculums really miss the boat here. Our writing team brings over 20 years experience in preteen ministry to the table. You'll find great activities and thought provoking discussions that preteens will love, and will help them to own their faith in Jesus.
- The small groups for younger elementary are also pretty amazing. We recognize the unique developmental needs of this age group, and include specific activities and questions to accommodate those needs.
- Hands on activities and discussion questions included in each lesson.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Each series includes:
- Series artwork (title slide and text slide)
- Slides for each lesson (add to your own presentation software)
- Lessons in Word (customize as needed) and PDF (share with volunteers)
- Social media graphics
WHO IS THE CURRICULUM FOR?
Our curriculum is for:
- 1st-5th graders
- Churches of all sizes: big, small & everything in between.
- Churches of any denomination or non-denomination. Our curriculum is theologically broad enough for any church to use. We stay central to the core truths of Christianity and don’t focus on denominational differences.
SAMPLE LESSON - THE LOST SHEEP
This is a sample lesson from our Weird Science series on the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Matthew 18:10-14. In this lesson, we see an invisible ink experiment with an incredible chemical reaction! Then, there's an interactive magnetism experiment for the younger elementary group and an awesome water tension experiment for the preteen group — each to teach us that we are never too lost for Jesus to save.
SCOPE & SEQUENCE
The curriculum is currently in development with a new series being released on the 10th of each month.
Download the scope & sequence above or view it below.
For a limited time, you also get 3 additional bonus series for 1st-5th grade. These series are in addition to what's in the one year curriculum and are available immediately as an instant download:
- Heroes of the Bible - This 4-week kids series features these heroes from the Bible: Abraham, Elijah, Ruth, and Jesus.
- Missions - This 4-week kids series focuses on what the Bible says about missions, defines the “Gospel,” and helps kids discover what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
- Legendary - This 4-week series on the Armor of God teaches kids they can be “legendary” in their faith.
APRIL - JULY
WEIRD SCIENCE - In this series, we are taking Jesus' mind-blowing parables and turning them into the craziest, coolest experiments ever! Come along with us as we show kids how faith can be fun as we explore the teachings of Jesus.
- Use in April, Available Now
- Lesson 1: The Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10-14)
- Lesson 2: A Tale of Two Sons (Luke 15:11-32)
- Lesson 3: Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-29)
- Lesson 4: Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
FOUNDATIONS - In this series, we’ll dive into the foundations of our faith in Jesus. We’ll focus on how Jesus is the way to a relationship with God, the importance of the Bible, God’s character and how to share Jesus with others. The best part is that we’ll learn how to apply all of what we believe to live as God has called us to live. Come along for the ride!
- Use in May, Available Now
- Lesson 1: Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. (John 14:6)
- Lesson 2: The Bible is our guide. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
- Lesson 3: The Character of God (Romans 5:8)
- Lesson 4: How do I share my faith? (1 Peter 3:15)
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - This series teaches kids how the Holy Spirit produces good fruit in their lives when they stay close to Jesus.
- Use in June and July, Available Now
- Lesson 1: Love (1 John 4:11)
- Lesson 2: Joy (Matthew 5:12)
- Lesson 3: Peace (Matthew 5:9)
- Lesson 4: Patience (Ephesians 4:2)
- Lesson 5: Kindness & Goodness (Ephesians 4:32 & Galatians 6:10)
- Lesson 6: Faithfulness (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
- Lesson 7: Gentleness (Titus 3:2)
- Lesson 8: Self-Control (2 Timothy 1:7)
LOVE IN ACTION - In this stand alone lesson, we’ll look at the command mentioned in Galatians 5:14 to love others just like we love ourselves. Then, we’ll take a peek at Luke 10 and the words of Jesus about how, as Christians, we can do this. After all, God loves when we go out of our way to love and help others.
- Use in July, Available Now
- Lesson: God loves when we help others. (Galatians 5:14; Luke 10:25-37)
AUGUST - DECEMBER
FRIENDS - This series explores the importance of finding good friends and being a good friend.
- Use in August, Available Now
- Lesson 1: Choose Wisely (Proverbs 18:24)
- Lesson 2: Encouraging Your Friends (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
- Lesson 3: When Trouble Comes (Proverbs 17:17)
- Lesson 4: Forgiving One Another (Proverbs 17:9)
THE CREATION STORY - This series walks kids and through creation, the first people, the first sin and God’s plan for the world.
- Use in September, Available Now
- Lesson 1: Creation, Days 1-6 - The World & Everything In It
- Lesson 2: Creation, Day 6 - God Created Us
- Lesson 3: Creation, Day 7 - God Rested
- Lesson 4: The First Sin
- Lesson 5: God's Big Rescue Plan
MASTER PLAN - This series will help kids see that God’s commands are good for them and that God wants the best for them.
- Use in October, Available Now
- Lesson 1: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20)
- Lesson 2: Follow Jesus (The Sermon on the Mount)
- Lesson 3: The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40)
- Lesson 4: The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
GRATITUDE- This series will teach kids all about how they can be grateful because of what God has done for them.
- Bonus Series, Available Now
- This series would work well in November to discuss thankfulness, but it is written flexibly and can be used anytime
- Lesson 1: God's Love Never Ends (Psalm 136:1-9)
- Lesson 2: Thankful in All Circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- Lesson 3: God's Gift of Grace (Romans 3:23-25)
KNOWN BY GOD - This series teaches kids all about how they are known and loved by God and the fruit that produces.
- Use in November, Available Now
- Lesson 1: Love Others (1 John 4:10,19; Luke 19:1-10)
- Lesson 2: Share Jesus (John 4:4-30, 39-42)
- Lesson 3: Serve Others (1 Peter 4:10-11; Ephesians 4:7)
- Lesson 4: Follow Jesus (Acts 9:1-20)
CHRISTMAS - Kids will discover that Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of Jesus and God’s plan for
the world.
- Use in December, Available Now
- Lesson 1: God’s Plan (Foretelling of Jesus) (Isaiah 7:14)
- Lesson 2: Jesus is Born (Matthew 1:18-23)
- Lesson 3: The Good News (Luke 2:10-11)
- Lesson 4: The Life of Young Jesus (Luke 2:41-52)
JANUARY - MARCH
Spiritual Habits - This series will teach kids the importance of spending time with God and give practical ways to help them apply it.
- Use in January, Available December 10
- Lesson 1: God is with us through His Word. (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
- Lesson 2: God is with us through godly others. (Proverbs 13:20)
- Lesson 3: God is with us through prayer. (Philippians 4:6)
- Lesson 4: God is with us when we serve others. (Mark 10:45)
THE CHURCH - This series will help kids understand our role in God’s plan by teaching them about the church.
- Use in February, Available January 10
- Lesson 1: We Are The Church (Acts 2:42-47)
- Lesson 2: The Church Helps Others (Acts 4:32-35)
- Lesson 3: One Body: Many Parts (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)
- Lesson 4: The Church Worships God Together (Hebrews 10:25; Colossians 3:16)
JESUS - This series will focus on the death of our Savior and what His resurrection means for those who follow Him.
- Use in MARCH, Available February 10
- Lesson 1: The Life of Jesus (John 3; Matthew)
- Lesson 2: The Cross (Luke)
- Lesson 3: The Tomb (Mark)
- Lesson 4: Resurrection of Jesus (John)
- Coming Soon: Exact Bible verses for each lesson
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