Selecting creative, interactive, and easy-to-use resources for Sunday School will help your session run all the more smoothly, all while engaging young hearts with big Bible truths. Here are some recommended books and series that are suitable for different age groups and can be enjoyed in a Sunday School setting.
92 foundational Bible stories, faithfully told and beautifully illustrated, which point to the one big story of the Bible—God making and keeping his promises.
Perfect for use in a Sunday School setting, this children’s storybook Bible contains 92 foundational Bible stories, faithfully told and beautifully illustrated, which point to the one big story of the Bible—God making and keeping his promises. Free craft templates and activity sheets are available to download, as well as promise paths, bookmarks and illustrations.
Teach little kids to pray in response to God’s word.
Teaching children to pray is a wonderful part of meeting together on a Sunday morning. This beautifully illustrated book of 92 prayers relates to the 92 stories featured in the God’s Big Promises Storybook Bible meaning you can use the two together to teach the children in your care to pray in response to God’s word. Children will learn to enjoy saying, “Wow”, “Thank you, “ “Sorry” and “Please “ prayers—and enjoy being reminded of God’s love and power as they do.
Excite kids 5+ years old about how great it is to be a Christian with this beautifully illustrated treasury of theological truths. Can be used devotionally.
Excite kids in your group about how great it is to be a Christian with this beautifully illustrated treasury of theological truths. Going from A to Z, kids will learn about the amazing things that are true of us if we know Christ. Each letter teaches children about an aspect of our identity in Christ using Bible verses and clear engaging teaching by Alistair Begg. Reflection questions and prayers are included. Download a range of free resources for children’s ministries.
Help 4-7s learn how events in the life of Moses point to Jesus with this beautifully illustrated Old Testament Bible story
These fun, interactive books will give children skills to read the Bible as they connect the stories and learn that the whole Bible is about Jesus. Moments in the stories that point to Jesus are signposted with symbols that children need to spot, helping them to understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. Download a free matching card game and a folding bookmark for children to take home.
Children's biography of Joni Eareckson Tada: an inspirational example of trusting God and loving others even when life brings great challenges.
Perfect for running a series of Sunday School sessions about female Christian missionaries, this set of beautifully illustrated hardback biographies will inspire children that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Download free worksheets for ages 4-7 and 8-11. Also includes a free family project download.
Activity book bursting with brain-teasing puzzles, which helps kids investigate the Bible for themselves.
Bursting with 90 brain-teasing puzzles, 40 Bible passages and 30 concepts regarding God’s creation, this lesson-and-activity book will give kids aged 8-12 skills to investigate the Bible for themselves! Created with independent learning in mind, if you have bought a copy of this book, and have more than one child using it, you have permission to print out further copies of the puzzles. You can find these by using the web link printed on page 261 of the book.
Kids 7 years+ will love this fun and fascinating book bursting with colorful photography and facts about Bible animals.
Brilliant for themed Sunday School sessions, All About Bible Animals is full of fun and fascinating facts about Bible animals and the Bible stories they connect to, that kids age 7+ will love and remember. Download a free activity pack from the “free extras” section to use alongside the book. It contains discussion questions, a maze, a wordsearch, and a quiz!