Back to School Kids Bundle
Save 65% on 6 children's ministry series (1st-5th grade) for back to school and beyond.
You might think that after summer, things will finally slow down. Spoiler alert: they don’t. They shift into a different kind of "back to school" busy. You're balancing about 47 to-do's all at once, recruiting new leaders, trying to build momentum from summer events, and so on. We're here to help! This bundle is like having a full lesson plan, a second pair of hands, and a cheering squad all rolled into one.
What's in the bundle?
Slime Time - In this series, kids learn that just like slime sticks to everything, God is always with them. In every lesson there is a slime-themed opening game, a hands-on slime illustration, and a fun slime small group activity.
Weird Science - In this series, kids learn about the parables of Jesus through seeing and doing some really fun science experiments! Come along with us as we show kids how faith can be fun as we explore the teachings of Jesus. All lessons include fun science experiments to help drive home the point!
The Great Outdoors - In this new series for 1st-5th grade, kids discover the faith journeys of key people in the Bible using exciting camping and hiking games and activities – minus the bug spray battles and burnt marshmallows.
Fruit of the Spirit - In this 8-week series, kids discover the good fruit the Holy Spirit produces in their lives as they follow Jesus.
Spiritual Habits - In this 4-week series, kids will learn the importance of spending time with God and practical ways to do so.
Friends - In this 4-week series, kids learn what the Bible says about friendships.
SAMPLE LESSON - THE LOST SHEEP
Download a free sample lesson.
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.
Low Prep & Simple: Say goodbye to late-night lesson panics and piles of sticky notes! Our curriculum is made for busy children's ministry heroes who want awesome lessons without the hours of prep. It’s so simple, you might actually have time to grab a coffee (or sneak in a donut) before Sunday starts.
Promotes Relationships: We want kids to build friendships that stick better than glue (but way less messy) and connect with leaders. The goal is to create 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.
Built-In Parent Resources: Each series includes customizable parent email scripts and ready-to-post social media slides for every lesson. These tools help parents know what their kids are learning and encourage meaningful conversations at home throughout the week.
*Note: Parent resources are only available for Slime Time and The Great Outdoors.
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.
Built-In Parent Resources
- Each series includes customizable parent email scripts and ready-to-post social media slides for every lesson.
- These tools help parents know what their kids are learning and encourage meaningful conversations at home throughout the week.
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.