Elementary

About This Curriculum:

• Perfect for elementary kids, ages 5-12

• 5 weeks of teaching materials

• Includes large group and small group resources

• Includes environment design ideas

• Includes printable service notes

• Includes family table talker

• Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

• Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

• Available as an instant download

Series Verse:  "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." (James 1:22 NIV)

Each Week Includes:

• Series and weekly verse

• A Takeaway statement

• Introduction

• Large group game

• Skit

• Message/Object Lesson

• Small group discussion

• Small group game/activity

• Review questions

• Take-home card

• Service slides

• Additional social media graphics

Week 1:

• Bible Story - Patient Endurance (James 1:2-18)

• Today's Takeaway - I need to be patient and practice endurance.

• Weekly Verse - "God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 NLT)

Week 2:

• Bible Story - Show Me Your Faith (James 1:21-25; 2:14-26)

• Today's Takeaway - I need to show my faith in my actions.

• Weekly Verse - "What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?" (James 2:14 NLT)

Week 3:

• Bible Story - Wisdom Comes From God (James 3:13-18)

• Today's Takeaway - I need to ask God for His wisdom.

• Weekly Verse - "If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom." (James 3:13 NLT)

Week 4:

• Bible Story - Friends or Enemies? (James 4:2-10)

• Today's Takeaway - I need to be close to God and distant from the world.

• Weekly Verse - "Come close to God, and God will come close to you." (James 4:8a NLT)

Week 5:

• Bible Story - Powerful Prayer (James 5:13-18)

• Today's Takeaway - I need to pray faith-filled prayers.

• Weekly Verse - "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." (James 5:16b NLT)

Additional Resources

Plugged In Pinterest Board - Check out my Plugged In Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules - Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.