Contemporary design and artwork
Engaging student activities
User-friendly teacher guides (available in print AND fully customizable Microsoft® Word editions)
COMPLETE LESSONS
Toddlers & 2s Preschool Pre-K & K Early Elementary Middle Elementary PreTeen
FREE SAMPLES
®
HeartShaperChildren’s Curriculum
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God’s Word guides my feet and
lights my path. Psalm 119:105
HeartShaper® Children’s Sunday School Curriculum is designed with your students in mind. We build lessons that will grow with your kids as they develop spiritually.
HeartShaper engages kids in God’s Word through multisensory learning, Bible skill-building activities, and focused life application.
HeartShaper equips you to shape hearts and change lives with God’s Word. No matter where your students go or what they do, the lessons you’ve taught them in Sunday school will be with them for a lifetime.
HeartShaper is the only Sunday school curriculum that promotes biblical literacy by taking kids through the Bible five times by the time they reach sixth grade.
17Preschool Ages 3–4 with options for 2s
27Pre-K & K Ages 5–6 with options for 4s
37Early Elementary Grades 1–2
53PreTeen Grades 5–6
45Middle Elementary Grades 3–4
5Toddlers & 2s Ages 1–2 with options for babies
Visit www.heartshaper.com for complete sample lessons and teaching resources.
WELCOME
Teaching age-appropriate Bible skills is an integral part of HeartShaper Children’s Curriculum! These critical Bible skills
• are vital for kids to develop.• help kids study God’s Word on their own.• will be used for the rest of their lives.• are integrated into each lesson.• are taught at the appropriate age levels.• build on each other from one age level
to the next.
With HeartShaper Children’s Curriculum, kids will grow spiritually as they
• learn important facts.• demonstrate Bible skills.• show godly attitudes.• exhibit Christ-like behaviors.
Include Every Kid in Sunday
School!
NEW for Fall 2015!
Reach kids with special needs and make a difference—in a child’s
future, in a family’s church experience, and in your church and community
For more tips & ideas for including kids with special needs in your classroom visit
www.heartshaper.com/special-needs.
FREE BROCHURE!Call 800.543.1353 for yours today.
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Look for the Special Needs Friendly symbol
in each lesson to find activities that work well with all kids—including
those with special needs. The Special Needs
Friendly symbol also points out helpful tips
and activity adaptations.
God created me to do good.
Ephesians 2:10
HeartShaper A heart that is shaped. A life that is changed.
Children’s Sunday School CurriculumReach children, ages 1 to 12, with God’s Word. Fully resourced, customizable lessons will help meet the needs of every child in your class. Get your free sample today!800.543.1353 HeartShaper.com Available at Christian [email protected]
God created me to do good.
Ephesians 2:10
HeartShaper.com
TeacherGuide
Fall 2015
Toddlers & 2sAges 1-2
Shape hearts. Change lives.
®
HeartShaper
Download the complete lesson and teaching resources at www.heartshaper.com.
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SAMPLELESSON
Kids Explore, Discover, & Move
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Explore, Discover, Move!Teachers sing, play, talk, and repeat activities, giving young ones time to smile and laugh and wonder.
• One-year scope and sequence for children ages 1 & 2• Children explore one Bible concept or story each month• 2+ hours of materials including interactive Bible Time that use
songs and multisensory visuals• Large colorful visuals and three board books• CD with reproducible music and printable files including
reproducible figures, teacher helps, and a take-home family resource
• Options for babies and bonus units for older children• Teacher guides available in print and as fully editable downloads
Fall Winter Spring SummerGod Made My Face
God Made My Body
God Gives Us Food
Jesus Was a Special Baby
God Gives Me Good Things
God Made People
I Am Happy at Church
Jesus Loves Me
God Made Everything
God Made Animals
Noah Loved God
God Cares for Me All Day and Night
Bonus Unit:
God Helped David
Bonus Unit:
God Cares for People
Bonus Unit:
Jesus Is the Son of God
Bonus Unit:
Joshua Obeys God
Scope & Sequence
Copyright © 2005–2015 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Syllabus is subject to change as curriculum upgrades are made.
Toddlers & 2sToddlers & 2s
Check out the complete Scope & Sequence at www.heartshaper.com/about.
Help Kids Use Their BiblesToddlers & 2s begin to understand that the Bible is God’s special book.
Family Together Time
Toddlers & 2s ResourcesUnit 1, Spring, Toddlers & 2s, HeartShaper® Curriculum
I have friends at church. I am happy at church!
I Am Happy at Church!
Art
by
Beck
y Ra
dtke
54300 BBU1-DM.indd 4 5/15/14 10:30 AMToddlers & 2s Board Books
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Get insight into the Bible story.
Helps for making lesson activities work for children with special needs.
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Useeasy-to-find
objects for sensory- learning
experiences.
Choosebetween a
longer and a shorter version
of the Bible Time story.
Teach young children simple
phrases of Bible truth
that they can remember.
Teddy the puppet
welcomes children and
engages them in activities.
Toddlers & 2s begin to
understand that the Bible
is God’s special book.
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Lessonconcepts are set to the tune of familiar songs that children love!
Bible Timeends with a prayer to help teach young children how to pray.
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Use these ideas for
babies and introduce
God’s Word to the
youngest learners.
Use these icons to quickly
identify activities by type.
Look for the Special Needs
Friendly symbol to
find activities that work well with all kids—
including those with special
needs.
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The main thought children will learn and remember.
Personally connect with each lesson you prepare.
A quick overview of the activities and materials needed.
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Bible Words help children
learn the Bible.
One board book per unit is included in the
Teacher’s Convenience
Kit.
Large, colorful visuals and
posters.
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Toddlers & 2s begin to understand that the Bible is God’s special book.
Lesson concepts are set to the tune of familiarsongs that children love!
Helpful tips make it easierto plan andteach.
Shorter version of the Bible Timestory.
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Reproducible audio tracks are included
on the CD.
Easily continue into an extra hour of class
time with related lesson
material.
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2+ hours of correlated materials!
Another version of the Bible Time story!
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Children love Teddy the bear
puppet!
Choose from lots of activities
with simple, easy-to-gather
materials.
Take-homematerial for
families is included on
the CDand online.
HeartShaper.com
TeacherGuide
Fall 2015
PreschoolAges 3-4
Shape hearts. Change lives.
®
HeartShaper
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SAMPLELESSON
Download the complete lesson and teaching resources at www.heartshaper.com.
Kids Experience God’s Word
Multisensory Learning!Building on concepts taught to younger children, HeartShaper adds more Bible stories, continues multisensory learning, and guides the teacher to answer lots of questions preschoolers ask.
• Two-year scope and sequence for children ages 3 & 4• Children learn basic Bible stories through multisensory experiences and developing preschool skills
• 2+ hours of materials including large, colorful visuals• Make-n-Share activity pages, Teaching Pictures,
and Heart Tugs take-home family resource• CD with reproducible music and printable files• Online resources for teachers and families• Includes activity suggestions for 2-year-olds• Teacher guides available in print and as fully editable downloads
Year
One
Fall Winter Spring SummerGod Made the World
Noah and Abraham
Joseph and Samuel
Jesus Was Born
Jesus Pleases God
Jesus Loves Everyone
Jesus Is the Son of God
Jesus Does Great Things
The Church Tells About Jesus
David
Kings Who Loved God
Elisha
Year
Tw
o
Fall Winter Spring SummerGod Made People
Moses and God’s People
Joshua and God’s People
Jesus Was a Special Baby
Jesus Teaches Me
Everyone Can Follow Jesus
Jesus, God’s Son
Jesus Is Powerful
The Church Follows Jesus
Elijah
Daniel and His Friends
God Helps People Do What Is Right
Scope & Sequence
Copyright © 2005–2015 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Syllabus is subject to change as curriculum upgrades are made.
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Preschool
Check out the complete Scope & Sequence at www.heartshaper.com/about.
Help Kids Use Their BiblesPreschoolers point to and repeat simple Bible words.
Heart Tugs
Preschool Resources
O-B-E-Y GameLesson 5
Instructions
1. Cut apart the bookm
arks. Color the pictures, attach stickers, or finish
tracing the words as needed on each bookm
ark.
2. Punch holes and add a yarn or ribbon tie to the top of each
bookmark.
3. Use the bookm
arks to tell how G
od shows H
is power. Thank G
od for
His pow
er.
4. Give the bookm
arks to friends or family m
embers. Tell them
about
God’s pow
er.
is powerful!
God can heal
me too!
God
my fam
ily.
God has pow
er to give m
e w
hat I need.
Be kind.Love God.
Share. Tell the truth.
Obey parents.Tell about God.
Help others.Love others.
Preschool Make-n-Share
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Download the complete lesson—including teaching resources—at www.heartshaper.com.
Lesson Scriptures taken from the ICB® and KJV.
The mainthought children will learn and remember.
Personally connect with each lesson you prepare.
Get insight into the Bible story.
A quick overview of the activities and materials needed.
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Quick Step™ activities are
quick and easy to prepare.
Introduces the lesson theme
or topic.
Use these icons to
quickly identify activities by
type.
Make-n-Sharestudent pages
involvechildren in the
lesson.
Look for the Special Needs
Friendly symbol to
find activities that work well with all kids—
including those with special
needs.
Choosebetween optional
activities that are included
in steps 1 and 3 of each
preschool lesson.
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Childrenlearn a Biblestory.
Bible stories engage children and are easy to teach.
Interactivevisuals capturechildren’s attention.
A Bible Memory song is available for each memory verse.
2022
Childrenput the Bible
story into practice.
Quick Step™ activities are
provided in steps
1 and 3.
Helpful tips make the
lesson easier to plan and
teach.
Heart Tugstake-home
papers send the lesson
home.
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Extra hour materials feature the same types of activities and teacher support tools as the first hour lesson.
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Use activities from the related Heart Tugs issue to help children
connect with the lesson.
Easily continue into an extra hour of class
time with related lesson
material.
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Reproduciblemusic is provided on the Resources CD.
Use this section to further engage children in the Bible story.
Full-color Teaching Pictures are available for each lesson.
Included on the Resources CD are motions for every Bible Memory to reinforce memorization.
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Simple puppet skits are a fun
way to help children
remember the lesson focus.
Children are engaged
until they are picked up.
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HeartShaper.com
TeacherGuide
Fall 2015
Pre-K & KAges 5–6
Shape hearts. Change lives.
®
HeartShaper
27
SAMPLELESSON
Download the complete lesson and teaching resources at www.heartshaper.com.
Kids Dive Deeper into Bible Stories
Interactive Bible Learning Kids Love!Building on the Bible stories and concepts taught to preschool children, HeartShaper adds more details to Bible stories, integrates pre-reading skills, and offers simple group games. Interactive activity options provide teachers with the flexibility needed for tailoring lessons to their unique situations.
• Two-year scope and sequence for children ages 5 & 6• 2+ hours of materials including large, colorful visuals• Make-n-Share activity pages, Teaching Pictures,
and Heart Tugs take-home family resource• Online helps for teachers and families• Includes activity suggestions for 4-year-olds• CD with reproducible music and printable files• Teacher guides available in print and as fully editable downloads
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Year
One
Fall Winter Spring SummerGod Made the World
Noah and Abraham
Joseph and Samuel
Jesus Was Born
Jesus Pleases God
Jesus Loves Everyone
Jesus Is the Son of God
Jesus Does Great Things
The Church Tells About Jesus
David
Kings Who Loved God
Elisha
Year
Tw
o
Fall Winter Spring SummerGod Made People
Moses and God’s People
Joshua and God’s People
Jesus Was a Special Baby
Jesus Teaches Me
Everyone Can Follow Jesus
Jesus, God’s Son
Jesus Is Powerful
The Church Follows Jesus
Elijah
Daniel and His Friends
God Helps People Do What Is Right
Scope & Sequence
Copyright © 2005–2015 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Syllabus is subject to change as curriculum upgrades are made.
Check out the complete Scope & Sequence at www.heartshaper.com/about.
Pre-K & K
Help Kids Use Their BiblesPre-K & K children retell basic facts about main Bible characters.
Heart Tugs
Pre-K & K Resources
Lift-a-Flap Jonah StoryLesson 11
Instructions
1
.Finishcoloringthepicturesonthegam
eboard.Cutouttheboard
andnumberpieces.
2
.Turnthenum
berpiecesfacedownandm
ixthemup.
3.
Withafriend,taketurnschoosingnum
berpieces.Whenanum
ber
isselected,findthepicturethathasthesamenum
ber.Addahappy
stickerifthepictureshowsarightchoice.A
ddasadstickerifthe
pictureshowsaw
rongchoice.
Ruth m
ade good choices.R
uth1,2
God helps m
e make good choices too.
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Nam
e
God to
ld Jo
nah
to g
o to N
inev
ah
and
tell t
he p
eopl
e abo
ut Him
.
God h
eard
Jona
h pr
ay
from
insid
e the
big
fish
.
Jona
h go
t on
a sh
ip a
nd
went t
he ot
her w
ay.
God h
elped
Jona
h te
ll abo
ut Him
.
God h
elps m
e tell
abo
ut Him
too.
Pre-K & K Make-n-Share
Pre-K & K
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Download the complete lesson—including teaching resources—at www.heartshaper.com.
Lesson Scriptures taken from the ICB®and KJV.
The main thought children will learn and remember.
Personally connect with each lesson you prepare.
Get insight into the Bible story.
A quick overview of the activities and materials needed.
2830
Quick Step™ activities are
quick and easy to prepare.
Introducesthe lesson
theme or topic.
Use these icons to quickly
identify activities by type.
Look for the Special Needs
Friendly symbol to
find activities that work well with all kids—
including those with special
needs.
Helpful tips make it easier
to plan and teach.
Choosebetween optional
activities that are included in
steps 1 and 3 of each
pre-K & K lesson.
2931
Bible stories engage children and are easy to teach.
Children learn a Bible story.
Interactivevisuals capturechildren’s attention.
Bible Memory helps children learn the Bible.
3032
Quick Step™activities are
provided in steps 1 and 3.
Children put the Bible story
into practice.
Make-n-Sharestudent pages
involvechildren in the
lesson.
Bible Memory motions for
each memory verse.
Heart Tugstake-home
papers send the lesson home.
3133
Easily continue into an extra hour of class time with related lesson material.
Extra-hour materials feature the same types of activities and teacher-support tools as the first hour lesson.
3234
Choose the activities that will work best
with your children.
3335
Reproduciblemusic is provided on the Resources CD.
Use this section to further engage children in the Bible story.
Full-color Teaching Pictures are available for each lesson.
A Bible Memory song is available for each memory verse.
3436
Simple puppet skits are a fun
way to help children
remember the lesson focus.
Children are engaged
until they are picked up.
Online resources
are available for families.
Send each child home
with a copy of Heart Tugs.
HeartShaper.com
TeacherGuide
Fall 2015
Early ElementaryGrades 1-2
Shape hearts. Change lives.
®
HeartShaper
37
SAMPLELESSON
Download the complete lesson and teaching resources at www.heartshaper.com.
Kids Grow Through the Bible
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Kids Learn Why God’s Word Is Important to Them!Heartshaper leads kids to find and read for themselves verses and stories from the Bible. New details are added to key Bible stories, and kids are engaged in doing what God asks them to do.
• Two-year scope and sequence for children in grades 1 & 2• Children take an age-appropriate trip through the Bible over two years
• Beginning reading and writing skills are included in each lesson along with integrated Bible skills
• Plenty of activity options, interactive visuals, fun student pages, and teaching pictures
• Weekly Bible Reader® take-home student magazine• CD with audio and printable files• Online helps for teachers and families• Teacher guides available in print and as fully editable downloads
Year
One
Fall Winter Spring SummerGod Made Everything
We Can Trust and Obey God
God Cares for Us
Jesus Was Born
Who Jesus Is
Jesus Is Our Example
Jesus Lives!
Jesus Is Powerful
Paul and Barnabas
Paul Continues to Tell About Jesus
Joshua
God’s People Learn to be Faithful and Obey
Samuel
Year
Tw
o
Fall Winter Spring SummerDavid
Elijah and Elisha
Kings Who Prayed
Jesus’ Birth
Jesus Is God’s Son
Jesus Teaches Us
Jesus, Our Savior
Learn About Jesus
The Church Grows
Abraham, Issac, and Joseph
Living by God’s Word
Job and Daniel
Scope & Sequence
Copyright © 2005–2015 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Syllabus is subject to change as curriculum upgrades are made.
Check out the complete Scope & Sequence at www.heartshaper.com/about.
Help Kids Use Their BiblesEarly elementary kids know how to look up Scripture!
Early Elementary
Weekly Bible Reader
Early Elementary Resources
4
God Helps DavidFill in the puzzle with the correct words.
Word Boxarmor bear lion lyre sheep
Art
by
Ed K
oehl
er
SERVE
How did God help David do his jobs?
How did David serve his family?
How did David serve the king?
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Early Elementary Activities
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Download the complete lesson—including teaching resources—at www.heartshaper.com.
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The main thought children will learn and remember.
Personally connect with each lesson you prepare.
A quick overview of the activities and materials needed.
Children learn from God’s Word.
Teach children why the Scripture is important to them.
Children will plan and begin to practice what they’ve learned.
3840
Quick Step™ activities are
quick and easy to prepare.
Introducesthe lesson
theme or topic.
Use these icons to quickly
identify activities by type.
Look for the Special Needs
Friendly symbol to
find activities that work well with all kids—
including those with special
needs.
Optional activities are
included in every step of
the lesson.
Bible Memory helps children
learn the Bible.
3941
Bible stories engage children and are easy to teach.
Kids learn from the Bible.
Get insight into the Bible story.
Use the Worship Time ideas to lead children in worship.
Use visuals that capture students’ attention.
4042
Reinforce the lesson using
fun Bible review
activities.
Printed Scriptures
taken from the NIV®. Some
KJV materials included on the Resources CD.
Help kids develop
skills for using God’s Word.
4143
Weekly Bible Reader includes stories children can help read.
Help kids know why this lesson is important to them.
Student pages involve children in learning.
Tips for easy lesson preparation.
4244
Choose the activity that
works best for your class.
Help kids put the lesson into practice.
WeeklyBible Reader
sends the lesson home.
Find more free resources
online!
43HeartShaper.com
TeacherGuide
Fall 2015
Middle ElementaryGrades 3-4
Shape hearts. Change lives.
®
HeartShaper
45
SAMPLELESSON
Download the complete lesson and teaching resources at www.heartshaper.com.
Kids Learn How They Fit into God’s Plan
44
Learning How They Fit into God’s Plan!Kids have fun while they’re learning important truths. HeartShaper actively engages kids as they further develop Bible skills, explore Bible chronology, and learn how they fit into God’s plan.
• Two-year scope and sequence for kids in grades 3 & 4• Kids take two chronological journeys through the Bible• Bible skills are integrated into every lesson• Activity options, fun visuals and posters, service project ideas, and challenging student activity leaflets
• CD with audio and printable files• Kidz Chat® take-home student magazine• Online helps for teachers and families• Teacher guides available in print and as fully editable downloads
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Year
One
Fall Winter Spring SummerOur Great God
God’s Promises
God’s Plan
God’s Protection
God’s Power
God’s Care
God’s Kingdom
God’s People
Jesus’ Power to Overcome Death
Jesus’ Ministry Begins
Jesus’ Teachings and Power
Teachings on Prayer
Life of Peter
Teachings from the New Testament
Year
Tw
o
Fall Winter Spring SummerThe Very Beginning
The Beginning of a People
The Beginning of a Nation
The Beginning of the End
A New Beginning
Young Jesus
Jesus’ Early Ministry
Jesus’ Galilean Ministry
Jesus’ Later Ministry
Jesus’ Last Days on Earth
The Early Days of the Church
Teachings and Travels
A Guide to Life
The Hope of Heaven
Scope & Sequence
Copyright © 2005–2015 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Syllabus is subject to change as curriculum upgrades are made.
Check out the complete Scope & Sequence at www.heartshaper.com/about.
Middle Elementary
Help Kids Use Their BiblesMiddle elementary kids understand the chronology of Bible events and that history is God’s story.
Kidz Chat
DeborahGideon
Ruth & Boaz
Moses’ birth & callPassover
ExodusTen Commandments Joshua succeeds Moses
Crossing the Jordan
Moses & Aaron
Joshua & JerichoGod Prepares for Salvation
Jacob & Esau Joseph sold
CreationGarden of Eden
NoahTower of Babel
Abram’s callIsaac born
Slavery in Egypt 400 yearsAbraham tested
Joseph in Egypt Joseph forgives
God Prepares for Salvation
2067 BC
1899 BC
1406 BC
1100 BC
1446 BC
Creation
The Fall
Patriarchs
Israelitesin Egypt
The Exodus
Conquest
Judges
Be strong.
Art by Gustavo Mazali
Sheet 2, Fall, Middle Elementary Resources, HeartShaper® Curriculum
Art by Gustavo Mazali
Sheet 2, Fall, Middle Elementary Resources, HeartShaper® Curriculum
SamuelSaul anointed
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Middle Elementary Resources
LydiaResponds
M I D D L E E L E M E N TA R Y A C T I V I T I E S
Lesson 3
Put a ✔by the correct answers.
LY D I A’ S C O N V E R S I O N A c t s 1 6
LydiaResponds
In Philippi, Paul and his companions went outside the city gate to find a
___ a. grocery store.___ b. baseball game.
___ c. place of prayer.
Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth and was also a worshipper ___ a. of God.
___ b. of money.___ c. of celebrities.
As Paul preached, Lydia’s heart was opened by God to
___ a. sing a song about Jesus.___ b. respond to Paul’s message and be baptized.___ c. go to another country.Lydia, as a new believer in the Lord, invited Paul and his
companions to___ a. stay at her house. ___ b. go see a movie with her.___ c. eat dinner with her.
1
3
2
4
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Middle Elementary Activities
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Download the complete lesson—including teaching resources—at www.heartshaper.com.
47
The main thought children will learn and remember.
Personally connect with each lesson you prepare.
A quick overview of the activities and materials needed.
4648
Quick Step™ activities are
quick and easy to prepare.
Introducesthe lesson
theme or topic.
Use these icons to quickly
identify activities by type.
Look for the Special Needs
Friendly symbol to
find activities that work well with all kids—
including those with special
needs.
Option activities are
included in every step of
the lesson.
Helpful tips make it easier
to plan and teach.
4749
Creative ways for kids to get involved in the Bible stories.
Kids learn from the Bible.
Get insight into the Bible story.
Bible time lines bring Bible chronology to life!
4850
Help students learn the Bible
Memory passage.
Engaging questions
to lead meaningful
discussions.
Lesson Scriptures
taken from the NIV®. Some KJV
materials included on the Resources CD.
Optional media ideas.
4951
Help kids know why this lesson is important to them.
Engaging student leaflets.
5052
Prayer ideas to help students learn to pray.
Help kids put the lesson into practice.
Kidz Chat® is an age-appropriate take-home with stories and fun
activities.
Find more free resources
online!
51HeartShaper.com
TeacherGuide
Fall 2015
PreTeenGrades 5–6
Shape hearts. Change lives.
53
New in Fall 2015! • Updated lessons and
activities
• Contemporary design relevant to today’s preteens
• New artwork from world-class artists
®
HeartShaper SAMPLELESSON
Download the complete lesson and teaching resources at www.heartshaper.com.
Kids Learn to Live Their Faith
52
Going Beyond Right and Wrong Answers!Preteen lesson activities help kids go beyond right and wrong answers, engaging them in meaningful discussion, and encouraging them in their commitment to Christ.
• Two-year scope and sequence for kids in grades 5 & 6• Kids use their Bible knowledge and skills to explore preteen issues• Bible skills are integrated into every lesson• Activity options, interactive posters, Bible skills tools,
and service project ideas• CD with audio and printable files• Preteen activity leaflets and Live Wire®
take-home student magazine• Online helps for teachers and families• Teacher guides available in print and
as fully editable downloads
54
Copyright © 2005–2015 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved. Syllabus is subject to change as curriculum upgrades are made.
Year
One
Fall Winter Spring SummerLiving in God’s Image
Temptation, Sin, and Forgiveness
Thankfulness
God’s Plan Unfolds
Growing Up
The Bible Teaches Us How to Love
God Prepares for Salvation
God Sends and Offers Salvation
Be a Real Christian
Tongue Control
Tools for Family Living
Teamwork
Everyone Accepted, No Exceptions
Operation Friendship
Year
Tw
o
Fall Winter Spring SummerFaith and Science
Stand Up for God
Satan’s Sorcery
Hold On to God’s Promises
The Gift and the Giver
How to Tell Your Friends About Jesus
Choosing Right from Wrong
Living Truthfully
Prayer
Basic Christian Beliefs
Celebrate Jesus
Accepting God’s Gift
Where Is God When It Hurts?
Responding to Authority
Resolving Conflict
Facing Your Fears
Be the Best You Can Be
Scope & Sequence Check out the complete Scope & Sequence at www.heartshaper.com/about.
PreTeen
Help Kids Use Their BiblesPreteens see the Bible as God’s Word and accept its absolute truth.
PreTeen Resources PreTeen Activities
Live Wire
53
Download the complete lesson—including teaching resources—at www.heartshaper.com.
55
The main thought preteens will learn and remember.
Personally connect with each lesson you prepare.
A quick overview of the activities and materials needed.
5456
Quick Step™ activities are
quick and easy to prepare.
Introducesthe lesson
theme or topic.
This online resource for
preteens is new every
week!
Look for the Special Needs
Friendly symbol to
find activities that work well with all kids—
including those with special
needs.
Optionactivities are
included in every step of
the lesson.
5557
Creative ways for preteens to get involved in the Bible stories.
Preteens learn from the Bible.
Get insight into the Bible story.
Use these icons to quicklyidentify activities by type.
Optional tech tips.
5658
Help students learn the Bible
Memory passage.
Lesson Scriptures
taken from the NIV®. Some KJV
materials included on the Resources CD.
Help students develop skills
for using God’s Word.
5759
Help preteens know why this lesson is important to them.
The lesson focus is repeated throughout the lesson.
Helpful tips make it easier to plan and teach
5860
Engagingstudentleaflets.
Help preteens put the lesson into practice.
Live Wire® is an age-
appropriate take-home
with articles and fun
activities.
Find more free resources
online!
Free Teacher ResourcesHeartShaper’s teacher resources help you better connect with students and families, include children with special needs, and even celebrate holidays. Make sure you take advantage of these free resources that accompany HeartShaper.
Shaping Special Hearts Heartshaper is the proud sponsor of Shaping Special Hearts, a blogtalk radio show for anyone who wants to learn more about ministering to families who have children with special needs. Complete details for how to access these shows can be found at www.heartshaper.com/special-needs.
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Weekly ResourcesThe BeatTeachers of preteens won’t want to miss The Beat, a weekly online activity option that introduces the lesson with current events, trends, or media!
Family ResourcesParents can continue conversations with their children all week long about what they’re learning in their HeartShaper Sunday school class.
Quarterly ResourcesFamily ConnectionsKeep parents informed about what their children are learning from God’s Word. Use these templates to customize your own newsletter.
Holiday HelpsLooking for fun holiday or seasonal ideas to use in the classroom? These craft ideas are simple, festive, and sure to be a hit!
Leading Young Hearts to the LordTeachers and volunteers can lead kids to a personal relationship with Jesus with guidance from the Leading Young Hearts to the Lord pocket guide. This pamphlet is available on each quarter’s Resources CD and by download. For Early Elementary, Middle Elementary, and PreTeen age levels.
Special Needs ResourcesTrain volunteers and provide tools for reaching kids who have special needs. Online resources also include helps for communicating with and ministering to parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
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Help children of all ages discover God’s love and interact with the Bible!
• Connect to God, Jesus, the church, family, and others
• Enhance your children’s curriculum
• Reinforce Bible lessons
Scope and Sequence pages in the back of each resource correlate with HeartShaper lessons.
Early Childhood: Toddlers & 2s, Preschool, Pre-K & KBible Crafts & MoreAges 3-6
This book contains more than 100 craft projects to help children review Bible stories and apply lessons to their lives.
02273 • $16.99
Bible Songs & Action RhymesAges 3-6
These Bible stories set to familiar tunes or in simple action rhymes make learning the Bible fun and interactive.
24190 • $16.99
Puppet Scripts for Preschool WorshipAges 3-6
These easy-to-prepare puppet scripts feature Scout and Scamper, the furry friends from HeartShaper® Children’s Curriculum. Questions for guided discussion are included.
025626215 • $9.99
Bible Stories to Color & TellAges 3-6
Little hands will enjoy coloring these simple art pictures and then retelling the Bible stories. Reproducible.
02493 • $16.99
Thru-the-Bible Coloring PagesAges 3-6
Kids will learn and apply Bible stories as they color pictures from both the Old and New Testaments. Reproducible.
02272 • $16.99
God Loves Me Coloring Pages Ages 1-2
These pages are filled with simple pictures that toddlers and 2s recognize from their world. Children can scribble, color, or add texture and stickers to pictures.
02446 • $16.99
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Elementary: Early Elementary, Middle Elementary, Preteen
Bible Puzzles for KidsAges 8-10This book contains word codes, mazes, crosswords, and word searches that help middle elementary kids enjoy learning God’s Word. Reproducible.
02267 • $16.99
Bible Puzzles for KidsAges 6-8This book has 125 age-appropriate crosswords, mazes, and other puzzles designed to make learning God’s Word fun! Reproducible.
02260 • $16.99
Leading Young Hearts to the LordThis CD provides 12 sessions for teachers and 12 sessions for parents that can be used for elementary kids who are asking questions about making a faith commitment. Materials are written with 3rd—6th graders in mind and include Bible memory and scrapbook ideas.
42303 • $24.99
Bible Crafts & MoreAges 6-8This book contains more than 100 craft projects to help elementary kids review Bible stories and apply lessons to their lives. Includes seasonal crafts.
02275 • $16.99
Thru-the-Bible Coloring PagesAges 6-8Bible story application and Bible memory pictures reinforce Bible teaching for early elementary kids. Reproducible.
02274 • $16.99
Bible Stories to Color & TellAges 6-8Age-appropriate coloring pages and activities help kids retell Bible stories to family members and friends. Reproducible.
02492 • $16.99
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