{"product_id":"book-smart-5-week-childrens-ministry-curriculum","title":"Book Smart 5-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.unit-sec{scroll-margin-top:90px}\ndetails.unit-wk{border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 8px;padding:0 12px}\ndetails.unit-wk\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;padding:12px 0;list-style:none}\ndetails.unit-wk\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\ndetails.unit-wk\u003esummary::after{content:\" +\";color:#666;font-weight:400}\ndetails.unit-wk[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\" \\2013\"}\ndetails.unit-wk ul{margin-top:0}\n@media (min-width:750px){details.unit-wk{border:none;padding:0;margin:0}details.unit-wk::details-content{content-visibility:visible;block-size:auto;display:block}details.unit-wk\u003esummary{cursor:default;pointer-events:none;padding:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.1em}details.unit-wk\u003esummary::after{content:none}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Sunday, solved\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything you need lives in one file. Open it, read the script, and you're ready in minutes, not hours. Stage directions and supply lists included, so even a first-time volunteer can lead with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA five-week Sunday school curriculum for kids on wisdom from God's Word. Sunday school lessons from five books of the Bible, each one showing kids a different kind of smart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids hear a lot about being smart: grades, tests, knowing the answers. Over five weeks they pull five books off God's shelf (Nehemiah, Esther, Genesis, 1 Kings and James) and see where real wisdom comes from. Every week points to Jesus, God's wisdom in person. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sections\" class=\"unit-sec\" style=\"margin:16px 0 8px;padding:12px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#666;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJump to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#which-edition\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 6px 8px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #1a1a1a;border-radius:22px;color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich edition?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#look-inside\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 6px 8px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #1a1a1a;border-radius:22px;color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLook inside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#the-5-weeks\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 6px 8px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #1a1a1a;border-radius:22px;color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe 5 weeks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#whats-included\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 6px 8px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #1a1a1a;border-radius:22px;color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#all-access-pass\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 6px 8px 0;padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid #1a1a1a;border-radius:22px;color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAll-Access Pass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"which-edition\" class=\"unit-sec\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhich edition fits your room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eKids edition\u003cbr\u003e(ages 6 to 12)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;background:#f6f6f6;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePreschool edition\u003cbr\u003e(ages 3 to 5)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBible story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e15 minutes, told in short spoken lines kids can follow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e10 to 12 minutes, in simple, repeatable lines with prayer built in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter the story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDiscussion and prayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eArrival play and a whole-body group game\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrintables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA coloring page and a word search every week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA coloring page and an activity sheet every week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e10 to 15 minutes, simple household supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8 to 10 minutes, made for little hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-age help\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNotes for when preschoolers are in the room, trace-along craft pieces for younger writers, bigger jobs for older kids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIdeas for letting big kids help with the game and craft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne room with a wide age range?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the Kids edition. It's written for mixed rooms and gives you ways to include younger children. The Preschool edition is written for 3 to 5 year olds, so it will likely feel too young for kids 8 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill not sure? Try a free sample lesson from each edition before you decide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/Book_Smart_-_Kids_-_Free_Sample_Lesson.pdf?v=1790685881\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Kids sample lesson →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/Book_Smart_-_PreK_-_Free_Sample_Lesson.pdf?v=1790685882\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Preschool sample lesson →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant both editions? \u003ca href=\"#all-access-pass\"\u003eThe All-Access Pass includes both ↓\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#sections\" style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e↑ Back to sections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"look-inside\" class=\"unit-sec\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLook inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block=\"inside-pictures\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/book-smart-kids-preschool-bible-story-teaching-visuals.jpg?v=1790693939\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Teaching visuals from the Book Smart 5-week Sunday school curriculum on wisdom, Kids edition (ages 6 to 12) and Preschool edition (ages 3 to 5), sold separately\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:680px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-color picture for every Bible story, drawn for each edition. Both rooms learn the same story each week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/book-smart-kids-preschool-bible-coloring-pages.jpg?v=1790693939\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Bible coloring pages from the Book Smart 5-week Sunday school curriculum, Kids edition (ages 6 to 12) and Preschool edition (ages 3 to 5)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:680px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coloring page for every Bible story, in both editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/book-smart-kids-preschool-word-search-activity-sheets.jpg?v=1790693939\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Kids word search puzzles and preschool activity sheets from the Book Smart 5-week Sunday school curriculum on wisdom\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:680px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWord searches for Kids, with answer keys, and hands-on activity sheets for Preschool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/book-smart-kids-preschool-bible-crafts.jpg?v=1790693939\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Finished Bible crafts from the Book Smart 5-week Sunday school curriculum, Kids edition (ages 6 to 12) and Preschool edition (ages 3 to 5)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:680px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA craft every week from simple household supplies, with a photo of the finished craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#sections\" style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e↑ Back to sections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"the-5-weeks\" class=\"unit-sec\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 5 weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Big Idea:\u003c\/strong\u003e God gives real wisdom through His Word, and He gives it most fully in Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📖 Memory Verse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.\" (Psalm 119:105) BSB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✝️ Gospel Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e God's Word can make us wise for salvation through faith in Jesus. Jesus is God's wisdom in person: He listened to His Father and did every word. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again, and everyone who trusts Him is forgiven and belongs to God forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"unit-wk\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWeek 1: God's Word Changes Lives (Ezra, Nehemiah 8)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBible Story: Ezra Reads God's Word to the People (Nehemiah 8:1–12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Discovery: Wisdom starts with hearing and understanding God's Word, and the joy of the LORD is His people's strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeaway: I can listen to God's Word and ask what it means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"unit-wk\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWeek 2: Wisdom Knows When and How to Speak (Queen Esther, Esther 4 and 5)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBible Story: Esther Speaks Up for Her People (Esther 4:9–5:8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Discovery: God puts His people where He wants them, and wisdom speaks up bravely, at the right time and way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeaway: I can ask God for courage to speak up at the right time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"unit-wk\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWeek 3: Wisdom Chooses Peace (Isaac, Genesis 26)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBible Story: Isaac Digs Wells and Makes Peace (Genesis 26:12–33)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Discovery: God was with Isaac, so he could let quarrels go; wisdom makes peace because God takes care of His people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeaway: I can choose peace, trusting God to take care of me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"unit-wk\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWeek 4: Walk with the Wise and Become Wise (King Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBible Story: King Rehoboam Chooses the Wrong Advice (1 Kings 12:1–16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Discovery: The voices we listen to shape our choices; wisdom listens to wise, godly counsel, and Jesus is the wisest King.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeaway: I can listen to wise people who point me to God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"unit-wk\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWeek 5: Wisdom Means Doing God's Word (James 1)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBible Story: Doers of the Word (James 1:22–25)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Discovery: Wisdom means doing God's Word, not only hearing it, and Jesus gives His people new hearts to live it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTakeaway: I can do what God's Word says, with Jesus' help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#sections\" style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e↑ Back to sections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"whats-included\" class=\"unit-sec\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's included in your download (everything, ready to print)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach edition is its own download with everything below, written for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003e5 complete weekly lessons + series Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e, each as a print-ready PDF \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e an editable Word doc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🖨️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrint All teacher edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, the entire series in one file (92 pages in the Kids edition, 80 in the Preschool edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📎 \u003cstrong\u003eStudent Handouts packet\u003c\/strong\u003e, every page you need one-per-child (coloring pages, word searches, preschool activity sheets, parent pages), pre-collated so you send ONE file to the printer with no standing at the copier paging through your lesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eMemory verse posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, Psalm 119:105 in BSB and KJV, plus an editable Word poster template for your preferred translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🗣️ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Quick Ways to Practice\" memory verse page\u003c\/strong\u003e, no-prep verse activities that work in any room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eA craft every week\u003c\/strong\u003e in both editions, from simple household supplies, plus a printable activity sheet every week in Preschool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong\u003eParent Take-Home page every week\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the lesson goes home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eWeek-by-week supply lists\u003c\/strong\u003e, simple household + classroom supplies; printables are included in the download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⬇️ \u003cstrong\u003eInstant download. Files never expire. Print as many copies as your ministry needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#sections\" style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e↑ Back to sections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"all-access-pass\" class=\"unit-sec\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGet both editions, and every unit, with the All-Access Pass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching both rooms? Don't buy Book Smart twice. The All-Access Pass gives you both editions of this unit, every unit on the store today, and every new one we publish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a longer wisdom series? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wise-up-childrens-ministry-curriculum?src=unit-pairing-book-smart\"\u003eWise Up\u003c\/a\u003e adds four more weeks: Balaam's talking donkey, Jethro's advice to Moses, Jesus answering the scholars' trick questions, and Solomon and the baby. 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