Kids can learn the Bible. Our free curriculum is perfect for teaching in Sunday School or Children’s Church. Browse the latest below or see our main curriculum index.
This lesson begins a brief study of Judges. The students will discover that God’s people continuously sinned and turned away from Him They were punished and God faithfully delivered them when they cried out to Him. This is only a suggested guide to teach this lesson. Please prepare and adapt for the needs of your ministry. Bible Passage: Judges 3 Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Clearly hearing God’s voice can save us from some serious missteps in our daily Christian walk. Jesus told his disciples,”My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NIV) What an encouraging verse, but how can we achieve good spiritual hearing? I like these three object lessons; they demonstrate the most important concepts about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is about Jesus calling his first disciples. It’s designed for a younger age group, even preschoolers, but could be modified for any learning context. Please leave your comments below to offer your suggestions and help other readers. Lesson Title: Fishers of Men Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is designed for your children’s church or Sunday School. It tells the story from 1 Kings 18 where Elijah stands up to the false prophets of Ahab. These dramatic events show that only the LORD is the true God. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for other readers using this lesson, please leave your comments below. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is the second from the Book of Joshua. In this lesson students discover that God hears the prayers of His people and saves them. This lesson was created for older elementary students. Bible Passage: Joshua 10:1-15 Bible Story Title: God answers Joshua’s Prayers Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Credits: Image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Telling lies is a temptation we all face, kids and grown-ups. Use this power packed, triple-punch of object lessons to teach kids what God says about lying and how we can resist this universal temptation. Spread the object lessons out over three weeks or use them in one lesson. Salty ice cream: You need a tray of goodies for this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our church recently began The Gospel Project for adults and children. The following lesson was inspired by curriculum and their approach of showing how every story relates back to Jesus. The students discover that God blesses those who obey Him by faith. This lesson was adapted for an older elementary class. Bible Passage: Joshua 8 Bible Story Title: The defeat of Ai … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible study in your children’s Sunday School or Kids Church. It recounts the story Elijah and the how God used him to heal the son of a widow in 1 Kings 17. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve this lesson plan, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page. Lesson Title: The Widow’s Son … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Beach Ball Stories is designed specifically for preteens and is a great ice-breaker or review activity. If you are using it as an ice-breaker, then have preteens come up with a story on a random subject that you give them. If you are using it to review a Bible lesson, then … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible study in your children’s Sunday School or Kids Church. It recounts the story of God’s care for Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve this lesson plan, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page. The download below includes bonus coloring pages and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Got a handful of colorful candy or maybe a few boxes left over from a recent holiday? Perhaps leftovers aren’t the best choice but you can find different colored candies at the dollar store or your favorite department store for a couple of dollars. Dump those candy pieces into clear bowls and use them for the Lord! Kids love sweet … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As students study Nehemiah 7-8 they will discover the importance of God’s Word in our daily lives to protect against the destructiveness of sin. This lesson was created for older elementary students. You are welcome to modify it for any teaching context. We welcome your feedback in the comment section and tips for other readers. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 7-8 Bible Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s Bible study is based on Psalm 25 and will help children learn to trust God with their daily lives. It is designed for any elementary aged Sunday School class, but you could easily modify the content for children’s church or other age groups. Please leave us a comment to share your experience or offer tips for other readers.Learning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s back to the toy box for easy object lessons for your children’s ministry. Toys and playtime are languages that kids understand. Drag out a bucket of building blocks or logs for this lesson idea. Colorful toys grab a kids attention but do set them out of sight before your lesson time or you could have a difficult time getting … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Use this fun game in your preteen ministry this spring or summer. Supplies: Homemade Slip ‘N’ Slide made from plastic sheeting, baby shampoo, water hose, assortment of objects varying in size (small, medium, large, x-large) How to Make a Slip ‘N’ Slide: You can purchase plastic sheeting (heavy duty) at most … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson focuses on Nehemiah’s opposition to rebuild the wall. Students will discover from Nehemiah’s example how they can overcome obstacles they may face to serve and obey God. This lesson was created for older students but can easily be adapted to use for your ministry needs. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 4,6 Bible Story Title: Nehemiah’s Opposition Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love their toys and remote-controlled race cars continue to be a kid favorite. Since I have kids of my own, I always have a toy box full of object lesson inspiration, including a few remote-controlled cars, robots and dinosaurs. I grabbed a few remote-controlled cars and used them in these three different object lessons. (One important note — remember … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson will help children understand what it means to “live for God.” It is well suited for an older elementary Sunday School class, but we encourage you to modify our ideas to best fit your ministry setting. As always, we welcome your comments to help other readers in teaching this material. Gospel Connection: More than anything elementary … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson on prayer is based on Matthew 7:7-12 in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Use it in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. Please modify to best meet the ministry setting and the children you will teach. We welcome your ideas and feedback in the comment section below. Gospel Connection: In this passage, we are reminded of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second lesson in a series from the Book of Nehemiah. The students discover from reading about Nehemiah repairing Jerusalem’s walls that every believer has work to do. The lesson was prepared for older students, but can easily be modified for any ministry context. We welcome your suggestions and ideas in the comment box below. Bible Passage: Nehemiah … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible lesson in your children’s Sunday School or church program. It’s based on Jesus’ sermon on the mount, where he teaches to seek God’s Kingdom first. Feel free to customize this lesson plan to best fit the needs of your ministry setting. Gospel Connection: In this passage Jesus teaches us not to worry about our material needs … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is the first lesson in a series from the Book of Nehemiah. This lesson was prepared for older students. The focus of the lesson was to help students to discover from Nehemiah’s burden that their burdens for others should lead them to pray and seek wisdom from God. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1-2 Bible Story Title: Nehemiah’s Burden … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s Bible lesson is based on Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders. In this well known passage, our Lord teaches about the value of living out his commandments – namely the Sermon on the Mount. This parable is also recorded in Luke 6:46-49. Learning Aim: Children will learn what it means to have wisdom and where they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson from Esther focuses on how God rewards (or repays) each person according to their conduct. Students will discover from Esther 5-7 that in God’s time He rewards the righteous for their faithfulness to Him and He punishes those who are wicked. The lesson was created for older elementary students and can be adapted to the needs of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources