{"product_id":"one-year-childrens-ministry-curriculum-vol-2","title":"One Year Children's Ministry Curriculum, Vol 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave 72%\u003cspan\u003e 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd for a limited time, \u003cstrong\u003eget a $135 bonus credit\u003c\/strong\u003e to our children's ministry store!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the credit to get up to $135 worth of additional curriculum in our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplies to individual series, not to year long curriculums. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions on how to use the credit will be in your download area after purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2 includes newest series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/sink-or-swim-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/5357\/0369\/files\/SinkorSwim-TitleSlide.jpg?v=1775769848\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSink or Swim - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn this new spring\/summer children’s ministry series for 1st-5th graders, kids will learn that our choices matter – and God gives us wisdom to swim strong! water-themed games, activities, and object lessons! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eNow let’s be real. When you choose a children's ministry curriculum, you’re not just flipping through lessons like you’re picking out a new Netflix series. Nope. You’re dreaming of planting Jesus-sized seeds in kids’ hearts. Seeds that can grow into roots, fruit, and a faith that lasts a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat’s why we create curriculum that doesn’t just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eteach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Bible but helps kids\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003elive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit. Lessons that spark curiosity, packed with fun, depth, and a whole lot of “aha!” moments. So kids leave not just knowing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eabout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJesus but experiencing Him in their everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur hope and prayer is that through every game, story, and hands-on activity, kids will grow closer to Jesus and build a faith that sticks with them for life—like glitter in carpet or like peanut butter in the roof of your mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/5357\/0369\/files\/scope_sequence_children_s_ministry_curriuclum.jpg?v=1749252365\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend you use the following series as detailed below. However, they're totally flexible to use whenever you want.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse in January\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/all-stars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAll Stars\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e- In this series, kids meet some Old Testament all-stars who went to the next level in loving and serving God!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in February\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/gods-love\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGod’s Love\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e- In this series, kids discover, from the very beginning to the very end, that the Bible shouts out: God loves you like crazy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in March\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/jesus-is-alive-kids\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesus Is Alive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this Easter series, kids find out why Jesus coming back to life is the biggest deal ever – and what it means for their lives today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in April\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/mission-possible\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMission Possible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this series through the Book of Acts, kids learn that Jesus gave His followers a mission. Powered by the Holy Spirit, that mission wasn’t just possible, it was unstoppable. And God still invites us to join in today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in May\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/sink-or-swim-kids\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSink or Swim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this spring\/summer series, kids will learn that our choices matter – and God gives us wisdom to swim strong!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in June\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/slime-time\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlime Time\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this summer 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in July\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/the-great-outdoors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this summer series, 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.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in August\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/back-to-school\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack to School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this series, we use school items as illustration to help kids understand what it means to follow Jesus as they go back to school. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/the-treasure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this series, kids explore the Bible like adventurers on a quest and discover that God’s Word is the greatest treasure they could ever find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in October\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/glow-in-the-dark-kids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow in the Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this series, kids learn how to light up their world with God's love through fun glow in the dark games, activities and illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in November\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/heroes-of-the-new-testament\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeroes of the New Testament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this series, kids learn about four heroes from the New Testament and what they can teach us today about how to love and follow Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse in December\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ministry-to-youth.com\/products\/christmas-countdown\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Countdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - In this Christmas series, kids will countdown to Christmas in this series that lines up with the four themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAMPLE LESSON - THE LOST SHEEP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDownload a free sample lesson \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministrytoyouth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sample-lesson-weird-science.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/5357\/0369\/files\/what_is_unique_children_s_ministry_curriculum.jpg?v=1749252464\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Prep \u0026amp; Simple:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Relationships:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBible Based and Life-Applicable: \u003c\/strong\u003eA great mix of Biblical content and life-application. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuts Your Leaders in the Driver's Seat:\u003c\/strong\u003e We intentionally do not provide a teaching video because it is important that kids learn from humans in real life.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable: \u003c\/strong\u003eChange it up and make it your own, or use it as-is. Totally adaptable to your church's unique setting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Groups for Younger Kids and Preteens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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And don't worry, we also aim to reach the 1st graders and everyone else in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemory Verse\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-bullet-color=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\" data-guid=\"de88e0fe-e1a7-b448-ee6d-b70fec525c63\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne memory verse per series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun ways to reinforce memory verse for younger kids (in small groups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory verse challenges to reinforce for preteens (in small groups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Groups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-bullet-color=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\" data-guid=\"8c3bba75-99ff-9f85-e1cd-223d0e276acf\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA completely separate small group guide for younger elementary and preteen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreteen 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands on activities and discussion questions included in each lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Parent Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach series includes customizable parent email scripts and ready-to-post social media slides for every lesson. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tools help parents know what their kids are learning and encourage meaningful conversations at home throughout the week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS INCLUDED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach series includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget-id=\"050a1bd7-0f6f-5c72-0551-d2aa36f411c7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget-type=\"LpTextReact\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-bullet-color=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\" data-guid=\"03e522fd-84f7-1d4d-2f7f-9755f0664ef5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries artwork (title slide and text slide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides for each lesson (add to your own presentation software)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons in Word (customize as needed) and PDF (share with volunteers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial media graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget-id=\"5fa4556a-375f-8408-c4c3-8cb9d663cf06\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget-type=\"LpTextReact\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHO IS THE CURRICULUM FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur curriculum is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget-id=\"5b3dc741-cec2-adfb-f69a-f96aa67aa93d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget-type=\"LpTextReact\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-bullet-color=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\" data-guid=\"61562f78-e825-ee24-9952-65bd1ddd889e\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st-5th graders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChurches of all sizes: big, small \u0026amp; everything in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChurches of any denomination or non-denomination. 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