Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s no secret — the effort it takes to find affordable, biblically based children’s ministry curriculum is overwhelming. It’s not every size fits all when it comes to the children in your church and the volunteers you have to teach them. We’ve taken the time to highlight some of our favorite options to teach children at church.
All Inclusive Curriculums
hands-on bible curriculum
The Hands-On Bible Curriculum is developed by one of the leaders in Vacation Bible School curriculum, GROUP. This all-inclusive curriculum is ready to roll when you open. Their curriculum has a two-year arc that helps children get a wholistic view of Scripture. Lessons are available to print and modify from Microsoft Word and even available via phone or computer.
This curriculum is teacher friendly & comes with everything you need to teach Sunday School or midweek. Open & Go! No supplies needed.
Toddler- 6th Grade
Cost: $$$
$117/ per semester
SPARKHOUSE CURRICULUM
Sparkhouse compiles materials for all ages. As children get older, Sparkhouse also offers a variety of options for your style of Sunday School.
Online Curriculum
All Ages
$= Around $100/ year (depending on number of kids in the class)
SEEDBED KIDS: TRACKERS OF FAITH
Seedbed offers 80 weeks of curriculum and makes efforts to help children make connections between the Old Testament and New Testament. Lessons include Bible memory verses, optional videos that are 3-5 minutes for each lesson, and covers three years of teaching. Seedbed even includes special holiday lessons to help teach about Easter, Christmas, Mother’s Day and more.
40 weeks through the Old Testament & 40 weeks for the New Testament
Preschool- Elementary age Students
$$= $399.00- A year sent digitally; $204.95- A year in hard copy form (Each semester is $60-$80 & can be bought separately)
Overview of the Bible for Kids
Picture Smart Bible
Picture Smart Bible creates coloring pages for your children that are meant to be an overview of an entire book on a single page. Each of the 49 lessons are 6-8 pages in length. Most parents take 15 minutes/day, 4 days/week for one lesson. This gives ample time for discussion, coloring, etc. Christian School and Sunday School classes often divide one lesson into 2 class sessions.
An open & go Bible lesson (you will need to supplement with your own games, crafts, etc.). Teacher reads aloud as students draw or color in student handbook.
Comes in downloadable PDF form or hardcopy
$ - O.T. & N.T. separate, <$45
Jesus Storybook Bible
An inexpensive option for Bible Lessons that shows how everything in Scripture connects to Jesus.
$ - Can be purchased for under $20
Our team has created 19 classes for you complete with crafts, coloring pages, and game ideas!
The Action Bible
The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible’s historical flow – and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax. The stories in The Action Bible communicate clearly and forcefully to contemporary readers. This compelling blend of clear writing plus dramatic images offers an appeal that crosses all age boundaries.
$ - Can be purchased for under $20
Theology for Kids
The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith
Geared more for Tweens, Teens, & Adults
A Great curriculum to teach students the foundation of our Christian faith.
Videos are very engaging & can be found on Youtube.com
Teacher Workbook which includes reproducible student pages can be purchased for $14.95
Resources for Raising Mission-Minded Kids
Kids of Courage: bold believers
Kids of Courage (a program by The Voice of the Martyrs) has put together a curriculum called Bold Believers which teaches the countries of the world with activities, stories of the persecuted church, games from that country, coloring pages, & activity sheets.
The torchlighters: heroes of the faith
The Torchlighters is a compilation of stories highlighting heroes of our faith. Stories include William Tyndale, Augustine, John Wesley, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther, St. Patrick, and more!
Each DVD is $12.99
Individual Stories at $2.99
Buy the Set for $60
Website is full of coloring pages and other activities.
Free student guide for each Video can be downloaded here
open doors
Open Doors is committed to supporting the global church suffering persecution. They provide great resources to educate your children, and church about persecution of Christians abroad.
Free Maps and Resources available.
Free or Inexpensive Online Theme Based Curriculum
Ministry-To-Children
Ministry-to-Children’s mission is to Help you tell kids about Jesus. Their website 100% free, lessons are biblically based, and everything is easy to print. A great resource for churches working on a shoestring budget!
Preschool- 6th Grade
Kids of Integrity (From Focus on the family)
Suitable for ages three to ten. Each lesson features Bible-based discussions plus crafts, games and object lessons from science, nature and even home cooking.
Great resource for parents
Lesson plans focusing on Godly Character
Ages 3-10
Sunday School Place
Kids Sunday School Place includes Sunday School material for both grade school and preschool. Includes creative printable Sunday school lessons, Bible crafts, Christian activities, object lessons, stories, skits, games, songs, and much more.
Lessons divided between Preschool & Grade School levels
Annual Membership- $100
Free or Inexpensive Supplemental Resources to Any Lesson
A great search engine for crafts, games, snacks, etc. to add to any Bible lesson. To search, type in selected Bible story followed by “Sunday School crafts”
Oriental Trading Company
A helpful website for purchasing Bible themed crafts with hundreds to choose from for very inexpensive prices.
YouTube
Free Bible videos for the kids. You’ll want to preview them first, but here are some helpful Youtube channels for your kids ministry: