FOUNDATIONS: Sunday School Curriculum for Kids (age 6-12)

FOUNDATIONS Chronological Bible Curriculum is an easy-to-use curriculum designed to build a strong biblical foundation for children ages 6-12 in Sunday School or Children's Church. Units are available as quarterly downloads and include NIV, ESV, and KJV Bible versions.

Click here to see the PreK (ages 3-5) edition of Foundations that follows the same teaching schedule.

WINTER 2025-2026 - Jesus Comes to Save Us

• Big Idea: God sends baby Jesus to grow up and help people.
• 12-Week Curriculum: December, January, February
• New Testament Part 1 - Jesus Birth and Early Ministry 
• Printable Scope & Sequence (PDF)

SPRING 2026 - Jesus Lives and Grows His Church

• Big Idea: Jesus dies, comes back to life, and helps friends tell others about Him.
• 14-Weeks: March, April, May
• New Testament Part 2 - Resurrection and Early Church
• Printable Scope & Sequence (PDF)

SUMMER 2026 - God’s Law and the Stories of His People

• Big Idea: From Creation to Covenant - God's Plan Unfolds.
• 13-Weeks: June, July, August
• Old Testament Part 1 - Law & History Books
• Printable Scope & Sequence (PDF)

FALL 2026 - The Prophets Tell of Jesus, the Coming Savior

• Big Idea: Wisdom and Worship - Learning to Live God's Way.
• 13-Weeks: September, October, November
• Old Testament Part 2 - Wisdom Books and Prophets
• Printable Scope & Sequence (PDF)

We’ve done the hard work so you can save your time and energy to serve the kids. Simply follow our quarterly scope & sequence to lead the children on a year-long journey through every major section of the Bible.

We repeat the journey each year in the cycle using different Bible stories by following the same pattern arranged in the order they appear in the Bible. These lessons will show children how God's big story unfolds and that Jesus is the hero of it all.

Free Foundations Sample Lessons

• Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Matthew 14)
• Love Builds Up (1 Corinthians 13)

Bible Curriculum for Elementary Sunday School: FOUNDATIONS

• Chronological Approach: Kids will experience God's big story as it unfolds through history.
• Gospel-Centered: Every lesson points to Jesus and God's plan of redemption.
• Easy-Prep Bible Lessons: Less than 10 minutes of preparation time is required.
• Flexible Translations: Choose from NIV, ESV, or KJV to suit your church's needs.
• All Inclusive: Each lesson includes group games, an object lesson, craft ideas, a word-find worksheet, a coloring page, and an engaging Bible story presentation.
• Age-Appropriate: Designed for mixed ages 6-12 years old.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time).
• Holidays Included: Christmas and Easter are covered in the schedule