Scope and Sequence

What is a scope and sequence? Scope lays out the content that will be covered through the curriculum. Sequence explains the order said content will be taught. More simply put, a scope and sequence is a teaching plan laid out through careful consideration of curriculum and it's usage. 

One of the best gifts you can give yourself, as a Sunday School teacher or children's ministry leader,  is a teaching plan. If you're curious about the reasons behind having a teaching plan, please read "Do you Have a Plan?" In this article I lay out my thoughts on developing a teaching plan and have suggestions for how to incorporate Biblical theology, systematic theology, Biblical literacy and thematic studies into your plan.

If you are looking to develop your own teaching plan, our hope is that the provided scope and sequence for our materials will help you see how Big Truth Bible Lessons for Kids can be a part of your overall ministry plan. 

When it comes to a Scope and Sequence for children's ministry, we offer two options. The first option is for all ages in children's ministry to be learning the same thing at the same time. This option has great benefits for all sizes of churches, and makes providing parent resources more simple as who families can be encouraged to study the same passage. This option is also ideal for small churches where all ages are in the same class. The second option is the use of age-specific materials. With this option you are able to customize a plan for the years that children are in your ministry where each year builds on the previous year.

Below you will see both options detailed out, and links provided for you to view details of the scope and sequence.  

 

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    All Ages on the Same Topic

    Year 1 - What is God Like? 

    The goal with this series is for children to walk away better knowing the character of God. By spending 42-weeks focused on God's attributes, children will better understand who God is as they walk through future Bible studies. Also provided with the 42-week series are suggestions for the additional 10 weeks of the year, using holiday specific materials. Click Here for the 2024/2025 Teaching Calendar.

    Year 2 - The B-I-B-L-E 

    At the end of this year, children will be able to quote the books of the
    Bible and tell you something about each book, including most importantly how it points to Jesus. Click here for the 2024/2025 Teaching Calendar.  

    Year 3 - Big Truths forYoung Hearts 

    Our 'namesake' series is perfect to give children all the building
    blocks of theology needed for the rest of their lives. Through Bible lessons designed to help children understand the big truths of the Bible, children will not only learn the theology, but will see it enacted in Scripture. Click here for a 2024/2025 Teaching Calendar.

    Year Long Curricula

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    Age Specific Curriculum Plan

    Kindergarten - The Greatest Story

    This study allows young elementary to build a foundation of the full scope of the Biblical narrative. Suggestions are given for either repeating the same 26 lessons twice during the year, or deviating from the series for holidays in order to dive deeper into the "high" points of the narrative. Learn more here. ↳

    Grades 1-2 - What is God Like?

    The goal with this series is for children to walk away better
    knowing the character of God. By spending 42-weeks focused on God's attributes, children will better understand who God is as they walk through future Bible studies. Also provided with the 42-week series are suggestions for the additional 10 weeks of the year, using holiday specific materials. Learn More ↳

    Grade 3 - The B-I-B-L-E

    At the end of this year, children will be able to quote the books of the
    Bible and tell you something about each book, including most importantly how it points to Jesus. 

    Grade 4 - To Seek and Save (releasing fall 2024)

    The newest series being released is an in-depth study of the book of Luke. By working through this study, children will not only learn more about the life and ministry of Jesus, but will gain valuable tools for future Bible study. 

    Grades 5-6 - Big Truths forYoung Hearts

    Our 'namesake' series is perfect for the oldest children in your ministry, giving them all the building blocks of theology needed for the rest of their lives. Through Bible lessons designed to help children understand the big truths of the Bible, preteens will not only learn the theology, but will see it enacted in Scripture.