Elementary · Grades K–5

Sunday School Lessons for Kids

Bible lessons for elementary kids that are easy to lead and fun to teach. Each series comes with teaching videos, Bible story videos, small group guides, and activities for kindergarten through 5th grade.

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A 4-Week Series from The Gospels on the Spiritual Habits

Memory verse: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

  1. Week 1We can spend time with God.Jesus Visits Mary and Martha · Luke 10:38–42, Colossians 4:2–6

    Before every mission in space, the crew spends a lot of time together to train, build friendships, and focus on the mission. This week, we'll take a look at the time Jesus visited Mary and Martha's home for a meal. Instead of squeezing in time with Jesus once things settled down, Mary chose to focus on what was important and sit with Jesus, showing us how we can spend time with God.

  2. Week 2We can spend time with others.Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man · Mark 2:1–12, Galatians 6:2, 9–10

    In space, the right crew of people can encourage us when we need it and help us figure out any problems that pop up. This week, we will hear about the time a group of people helped their paralyzed friend get to Jesus. Their story shows us how we can spend time with others and help each other grow closer to Jesus.

  3. Week 3We can use our gifts.Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet · John 13:1–17, 34–35, Romans 12:3–8

    The crew's captain may get the most attention, but each member of the crew has a special role in the mission. This week, we will hear about the time Jesus washed his disciples' feet and showed them what it means to serve. Through this story, we see how God has given us all gifts, and we can use our gifts to serve others.

  4. Week 4We can share our story.Paul and Silas in Prison · Acts 16:16–34, 1 John 3:16–18

    Going to space is such an incredible experience that you wouldn't be able to stop talking about it. This week, kids will hear about the time Paul and Silas shared about Jesus, even when they were in prison. These two could not stop telling others about what they experienced, and they show us how we can share our story even in difficult circumstances.

If you're a grown-up and you've been following Jesus for a while, you've probably figured out a few ways to grow spiritually. The kids you're leading, however, aren't grown-ups, so they might need a little help from you to figure out how to grow spiritually. So what should spiritual growth look like for a kid? We like to think about it in terms of four spiritual habits. To help kids grow spiritually and launch their faith journey, teach them to spend time with God, spend time with others, use their gifts, and share their story.

  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Worship music & videos
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
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The full year

12 series. 52 lessons. August to July.

Every kids Sunday school series in the Grow year, month by month.

Timeless series art for Grow Elementary

August A 5-Week Series from The Old Testament on the Prophets

Timeless

Time travel is such an exciting concept to imagine! If we could hop into a time machine and visit the past, we might be surprised by how much has changed—and how some things stay exactly the same. One thing we’d discover is that God’s love and faithfulness are timeless. In this 5-week series, kids will explore how God's messages to us never change, no matter the time or place. They’ll learn that God’s love is timeless, we can seek God any time, God is good all the time, God takes the time to forgive, and God is with us at all times.

What's included in each lesson
  • 5 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
In Season series art for Grow Elementary

September A 4-Week Series from The Old Testament on Psalms

In Season

Each season—fall, winter, spring, and summer—brings something unique and wonderful. From leaves changing colors to flowers blooming or animals hibernating, the changing seasons remind us that no matter what, God is with us through it all. In this 4-week series, kids will discover how we can respond to God in every season of life. They’ll learn that God’s words are always in season, God leads us in every season, God hears us no matter the season, and we can thank God for every season.

What's included in each lesson
  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
Now You See Me series art for Grow Elementary

October A 4-Week Series from the Old Testament on Daniel

Now You See Me

Magic tricks and illusions have a way of sparking wonder and curiosity. But long before today’s magicians, Daniel and his friends stood out during the Babylonian exile. They were wiser than the magicians and astrologers of their time because they looked to God for wisdom. Through their brave actions and wise choices, they showed God’s power to everyone around them—no tricks needed! In this 4-week series, kids will learn that God helps us choose wisely, God is ready to rescue us, God’s words show us what to do, and our courage can help others see God.

What's included in each lesson
  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
Top Secret series art for Grow Elementary

November A 5-Week Series from the Old Testament on Esther

Top Secret

Can you imagine if Esther and Mordecai were spies sent on a mission to infiltrate the palace and thwart Haman’s plot to harm the Jewish people? It might sound like a stretch, but God was working behind the scenes the entire time, even though God’s name is missing from the official records! In this 5-week series, kids will learn that God gives me a mission, nothing will turn me away from God, I can stand up for God and others, I can follow God even when nobody’s watching, and God can send me to make peace.

What's included in each lesson
  • 5 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
Follow The Star series art for Grow Elementary

December A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Christmas

Follow The Star

Many families hit the road during the Christmas season, whether it’s to visit loved ones or take a much-needed break. It’s a time-honored tradition—one that might even be traced back to the first Christmas when a bright star dropped a pin on a special location to guide people to the birthplace of the savior. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that God gives people to guide us, God gives hope to guide us, God gives a Savior to guide us, and God gives direction to guide us.

What's included in each lesson
  • X weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
Extra-Ordinary series art for Grow Elementary

January A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Early Life & Ministry

Extra-Ordinary

Inventors take ordinary objects and transform them into extraordinary innovations with some creativity and a lot of tinkering. But Jesus didn’t need tools, blueprints, or a workshop to make extraordinary things happen. On the outside, Jesus may have seemed ordinary, but his life, actions, and love regularly defied expectations. He transformed ordinary people and situations, showing us what an extraordinary God can do. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that Jesus is one of a kind, Jesus is humble, Jesus trusted God, and Jesus calls us to follow.

What's included in each lesson
  • X weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
Trailblazer series art for Grow Elementary

February A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Teachings

Trailblazer

Jesus was a true trailblazer—not just for his time, but for all time! Jesus' teachings and way of life often went against the grain of what people expected, showing us a whole new way to live and love. While blazing new trails, Jesus never wavered from the path of following God, and he paved the way for us to follow his lead. In this 4-week series, kids will learn to trust Jesus even when it’s not easy, show others the way to God, let God’s love take the lead, and pray the way Jesus prayed.

What's included in each lesson
  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
You're Invited! series art for Grow Elementary

March A 5-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Ministry

You're Invited!

Getting invited to a party is one of the best feelings, and being left out is one of the worst. But there's good news—Jesus never leaves anyone out! He invites everyone to spend time with him, experience his love, and share it with others. This series will remind kids that Jesus' invitation is always open, and we're never too far away to join the party! In this 5-week series, kids will learn that I'm invited to believe in Jesus, love like Jesus does, experience Jesus' miracles, ask Jesus for help, and worship Jesus.

What's included in each lesson
  • 5 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
Clue series art for Grow Elementary

April A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Easter

Clue

This series kicks off with the greatest news ever—Jesus is alive! But even his closest friends were surprised by what they discovered. Each week, kids will follow the clues in the Bible, looking at the stories leading up to Easter and connecting them to other moments in Jesus’ life and ministry. Along the way, they’ll see that the Bible isn’t just full of clues about who Jesus is—it’s the complete story of God’s love. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that the Bible says Jesus is alive, the Bible tells us Jesus loves us, the Bible reveals who Jesus is, and the Bible shows us how to share God’s love.

What's included in each lesson
  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
True Story series art for Grow Elementary

May A 5-Week Series from Acts on the Early Church

True Story

Can you remember the last time you got lost in a really good book? The epic quests, daring escapes, and wild adventures make it hard to put down! While our lives might not include mythical creatures or fantastical lands, we’re all part of an incredible adventure—following God and helping others do the same. Each week, kids will explore the amazing and true stories about Jesus that show us what it means to live for God. In this 5-week series, kids will discover the true story of how Jesus is always with us, God helps us be righteous, God hears us when we pray, the Holy Spirit gives us power, and God helps us share the good news.

What's included in each lesson
  • 5 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
In The Beginning series art for Grow Elementary

June A 4-Week Series from Genesis on Creation

In The Beginning

Take a moment to pause and get a closer look at the amazing world around us—trees, oceans, animals, and even you! What’s even more amazing is that it was all created by God, for God. From the beginning of time, God created everything with care and purpose, showing incredible love for all of creation—especially us. The best thing we can do is give that love back by taking care of the world God has given us. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that God made the world and everything in it, we are made in God’s image, God made a plan to save us, and God helps us make good choices!

What's included in each lesson
  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)
  • Grow at Home family handouts
We Are Family series art for Grow Elementary

July A 4-Week Series from Genesis on Abraham & His Family

We Are Family

Nothing brings a family together—or stirs up some friendly drama—like a family game night! Just like in games, family life can have its own ups and downs, whether it’s with our given or chosen families. In this 4-week series, kids will explore how Abraham’s family navigated challenges and blessings while learning how we can care for our families, serve them well, and remember that we’re all part of God’s family. As they do, kids will learn that we can believe God’s promises, we can pray for our families, we can trust God to provide, and we’re all welcome in God’s family.

What's included in each lesson
  • 4 weeks of lesson plans and small group guides
  • Weekly teaching videos for elementary-aged kids
  • Weekly Bible story videos
  • Bible story illustrations
  • Activity & coloring pages
  • Worship music & videos
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verse videos (with sign language)

The week-by-week lessons are inside Grow. Try a full series free to see every lesson, video and guide.

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Good questions

Questions about kids lessons

What ministry leaders ask most before they pick Sunday school curriculum.

Are these Bible lessons for kids free?

You can get a complete 4-week kids series free. The full year of 12 series, with all 52 lessons, is part of a Grow subscription.

What ages are these lessons for?

Grow Elementary is written for grades k–5.

Do these lessons work for kids church, midweek, or youth group?

Yes. The same lessons work on Sunday morning, in kids church, at a midweek program, or in youth group. Every lesson guide is editable, so you can fit it to your time slot and room.

How long is each Sunday school lesson?

Most churches run a Grow lesson in 45 to 75 minutes, including large group teaching, a video, and small groups. Because the guides are editable, you can shorten or lengthen any part.

Are the lessons good for small churches and new volunteers?

Yes. Each lesson includes a clear script and small group questions, so a volunteer can pick it up and lead it with little prep. Small churches often combine ages with one series.