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A four-week Sunday school curriculum for kids on the Bible's real all-stars: Samuel, Joshua and Caleb, Joseph, and Ruth. None of them was famous or powerful. They trusted God, and God did something amazing through them. Kids love the sports theme (team huddles, a coach's whistle, all-star talk), and every week points to Jesus, the true Champion who won the victory we never could. Two editions, written separately: Kids (ages 6 to 12) and Preschool (ages 3 to 5). Both rooms learn the same Bible story each week, each told for its age. Each edition is its own download. Teaching both rooms? The All-Access Pass includes both.
Which edition fits your room?
Kids edition · ages 6 to 12
A 15-minute Bible story in short spoken lines, a game and object lesson to open, a team huddle with discussion and prayer, a coloring page and word search, and a 5 to 15 minute craft every week.
Free Kids sample lesson (PDF) →Preschool edition · ages 3 to 5
A 10-minute Bible story in simple repeat-after-me lines with prayer built in, arrival play and a group game, a coloring page and activity sheet, and a 10-minute craft for little hands.
Free Preschool sample lesson (PDF) →One room with a wide age range? Start with the Kids edition. Its crafts include tips for helping younger writers and ways for older kids to help younger ones. The Preschool edition is written for 3 to 5 year olds, so it will likely feel too young for kids 8 and up.
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Look inside
Week 1 from each edition. These pages are in the free sample lessons above.
A full-color picture for every Bible story, drawn for each edition. Both rooms learn the same story each week.
A coloring page for every Bible story, in both editions.
Word searches for Kids, with answer keys, and hands-on activity sheets for Preschool.
A craft every week from simple household supplies, with a photo of the finished craft. Tap any picture to see it full size.
The 4 weeks
💡 Big Idea: God uses ordinary people who trust Him and show strong character, and then He does something amazing through them.
📖 Memory Verse: "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men." (Colossians 3:23) BSB
✝️ Gospel Connection: Jesus is the true Champion who won the victory we could never win over sin and death. We join God's team by trusting Jesus, and then we live for Him, not to earn His love, but because we already have it.
Both editions teach these four stories. The Preschool edition tells each one more simply.
Week 1: Drafted by God (Samuel, 1 Samuel 3)
- Bible Story: Samuel Hears God’s Voice (1 Samuel 3)
- Key Discovery: God knows my name and invites me to listen and respond.
- Takeaway: I can say, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening,” and follow what God says.
Week 2: Play Bold: Trust When Others Fear (Joshua and Caleb, Numbers 13–14)
- Bible Story: Joshua and Caleb Trust God (Numbers 13–14)
- Key Discovery: Faith looks at God’s power, not just the size of the problem.
- Takeaway: When I feel scared, I can choose courage and trust God’s promises.
Week 3: Integrity Is an All-Star Skill (Joseph, Genesis 39)
- Bible Story: Joseph Chooses What’s Right (Genesis 39)
- Key Discovery: Doing the right thing matters, even when no one is cheering.
- Takeaway: I can honor God with my choices, even if it costs me.
Week 4: Loyalty Wins the Long Game (Ruth and Naomi, Ruth 1–2)
- Bible Story: Ruth Sticks With Naomi (Ruth 1–2)
- Key Discovery: God uses faithful, loving choices to bless others.
- Takeaway: I can stick with people, show kindness, and trust God with my future.
What's included in your download (everything, ready to print)
Each edition is its own download with everything below, written for its age.
- 📄 4 complete weekly lessons + series Overview, each as a print-ready PDF and an editable Word doc
- 🖨️ Print All teacher edition, the entire series in one file (64 pages in the Kids edition, 55 in the Preschool edition)
- 📎 Student Handouts packet, every page you need one-per-child (coloring pages, word searches, preschool activity sheets), pre-collated so you send ONE file to the printer
- 📖 Memory verse posters, Colossians 3:23 in BSB and KJV, plus an editable Word poster template for your preferred translation
- 🗣️ "Quick Ways to Practice" memory verse page, no-prep verse activities that work in any room
- ✂️ A craft every week in both editions, from simple household supplies, plus a printable activity sheet every week in Preschool
- 🏠 Parent Connect page every week, print extra copies to send home so families know the story
- 📋 Week-by-week supply lists, simple household + classroom supplies; printables are included in the download
- ⬇️ Instant download. Files never expire. Print as many copies as your ministry needs.
Kids and Preschool, side by side
| Kids edition (ages 6 to 12) |
Preschool edition (ages 3 to 5) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Bible story | 15 minutes, told in short spoken lines kids can follow | 10 minutes, in simple repeat-after-me lines with prayer built in |
| After the story | A team huddle with discussion questions and prayer | Prayer to close the story; arrival play and a whole-group game open each lesson |
| Printables | A coloring page and a word search every week | A coloring page and an activity sheet every week |
| Crafts | 5 to 15 minutes, simple household supplies | 10 minutes, made for little hands |
| Mixed-age help | Craft tips for helping younger writers, and ways for older kids to help younger ones | Written for 3 to 5 year olds; teachers help with names and words in the crafts |
| Teacher edition | 64 pages | 55 pages |
See for yourself. Try a free sample lesson from each edition:
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