Sunday School Curriculum (5-6) - Student Handbook

The Story of the Gospel - Sunday School Curriculum 2027

Teach the whole Bible story and point every lesson to Jesus.

This Christ-centered Sunday School series walks children and preteens through the big story of Scripture-from Creation to Christmas-in fifteen clear, 30-minute sessions. Every lesson is built on the New Living Translation and is designed so both new and experienced volunteers can teach with confidence.

What every Leader Guide includes

• Leader Bible Study and a complete 30-minute session plan with supply list
• A true Bible story with a clear Christ Connection
• A modern Christ Connection Story that helps kids see how the lesson points to Jesus
• Gospel Discussion and a Key Passage challenge from the NLT
• A different activity every week, discussion questions, and prayer
• A take-home note for families and a printable student page

Age-specific editions

• Ages 5-6 - Short, simple lessons with picture pages, coloring, and hands-on activities. Pairs with My Sunday School Book: Ages 5-6.
• Ages 7-8 - Story-centered lessons with a different hands-on activity each week. Pairs with My Sunday School Journal: Ages 7-8.
• Ages 9-10 - Read-and-discover Bible study, Bible skills practice, and a new study tool every week. Pairs with My Bible Study Journal: Ages 9-10.
• Ages 11-12 - Dig-into-the-Text inductive studies and a five-step journal page for preteens. Pairs with My Faith Journal: Ages 11-12.
• Ages 13-14 - Text-in-Context studies and a Tough Question with leader guidance every week. Pairs with My Bible Journal: Ages 13-14.
• Ages 15-16 - Full Bible story retellings, expanded Christ Connections, and Everyday Life application. Pairs with My Bible Journal: Ages 15-16.

Student Books / Journals Each student resource includes:

• A lesson page with the Bible passage, Story Point, and Big Picture Question
• A unique activity page every week
• A Key Passage to read, remember, and live
• A "Live It This Week" challenge for home

Parents are encouraged to ask their child to retell the week's Bible story and how it points to Jesus, then do the Live It This Week challenge together.

Key features across the series

• 15 sessions × 30 minutes
• New Living Translation
• Clear gospel connections in every lesson
• Leader preparation tools, Christ Connection Stories, activities, and discussion questions
• Designed for both first-time and experienced teachers

Scripture foundation:

"Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up."

- Deuteronomy 6:7 (NLT)

"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."

- Psalm 119:105 (NLT)

Perfect for churches looking for a unified, gospel-centered curriculum that grows with kids from early elementary through the teen years.