Elementary Curriculum: Core Bible
Syllabus: Level 1 (ages 6-8), Discovering God's Greatness
This syllabus displays the lesson title, key truth, and Bible passage taught for each quarter in Level 1. To overview the entire curriculum, please review the Core Bible Curriculum Map.
Click the bars below to view the syllabus for each quarter (A-D) of Level 1.
Quarter A: Family Life With God
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: The Family
Genesis 2:4-24
God created families to love and care for each other.
2: Parents
Exodus 2:1-10
God the Father shows parents how to love, protect, and teach their children.
3: Children
1 Samuel 1:1—2:11
Children are God's most precious gifts to parents.
4: Brothers & Sisters
Genesis 25:19-34
God wants brothers and sisters to encourage and support each other.
5: Grandparents
Ruth 1-4
Grandparents rely on God's wisdom to guide their children and grandchildren.
6: Growing Up
1 Samuel 3
As children grow up, they learn to listen to and respond to God, their Savior.
7: Clothes
1 Samuel 2:18-21
God generously provides clothes to cover and protect our bodies.
8: Homes
2 Kings 4:8-37
The home is God's safe place for children to learn and grow.
9: Food
Exodus 16:1-35
God gives food to nourish our bodies.
10: Chores
1 Samuel 16:1-13; 17:34-37
Families work together to honor God as their Lord and Master.
11: Play
1 Samuel 16:18-23
Playtime helps children develop skills and strength to serve the mighty God.
12: School
Deuteronomy 4:1-14
The ability to learn is an exciting and valuable gift from God.
Review: "Family Life With God"
Review the key concepts, skills, and events for the entire quarter while playing "Sheep in the Fold."
Quarter B: At Work With God
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: Work
Exodus 35:30—36:7
Workers use their special skills to honor God and serve others.
2: Farmer
1 Kings 19:19-21, Mark 4:3-20
As a farmer cares for young plants, God patiently watches over His children.
3: Potter
Jeremiah 18
As a potter shapes soft clay, God molds His children to be righteous like Him.
4: Builder
Genesis 6
As a builder constructs a grand building, God builds strong character into His children.
5: Servant
Genesis 37:2-36, 39:1-6
As servants honor their kind master, God's children eagerly serve and please Him.
6: Weaver
Proverbs 31:19-31
As a weaver fashions fine cloth, God weaves His children into special creations.
7: Shepherd
Psalm 23
As a shepherd leads his beloved sheep, Jesus guides His children to follow Him.
8: Musician
1 Chronicles 15:16-29
As a musician savors beautiful song, God delights in adoration and praise.
9: Vineyard Worker
1 Kings 21
As a vineyard worker harvests sweet grapes, God produces spiritual fruit in His children.
10: Soldier
1 Samuel 17:4-50
As a soldier battles a dangerous enemy, God's children combat Satan's evil forces.
11: Merchant
1 Kings 9:26-10:29
As a merchant buys and sells goods, God teaches me honesty and wisdom.
12: Metal Worker
1 Kings 7:13-51
As a metalworker forges valuable metal, God purifies His precious children.
13: Review: "At Work with God"
Review the key concepts, skills, and events for the entire quarter while playing "Sheep in the Fold."
Quarter C: At Worship With God
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: True Worship
Genesis 8
God welcomes all worship that honors Him.
2: False Worship
2 Chronicles 33
God rejects those who worship anyone or anything besides Him.
3: Personal Worship
Psalm 63
God meets personally with everyone who worships Him.
4: Family Worship
Deuteronomy 6
God calls families to love and worship Him.
5: Group Worship
2 Chronicles 29
God graciously responds when people gather to worship Him.
6: Altar Worship
Genesis 35:1-15
God's people sacrificed animals on altars to receive forgiveness of sins.
7: Tabernacle Worship
Exodus 40
God's people witnessed His glory in the wilderness tabernacle.
8: Temple Worship
2 Chronicles 5—7
God's people built a magnificent Temple in Jerusalem to exalt Him.
9: Holiday Worship
Leviticus 23
God's people celebrate holidays ("holy days") to remember how God has helped them.
10: Synagogue Worship
Acts 17:1-15, Hebrews 10:25
God's people gathered in community synagogues to worship Him.
11: Church Worship
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
God's people worship Him today through local churches around the world.
12: Heavenly Worship
Revelation 5
God's people worship the Lamb, the Alpha and Omega.
13: Review: "At Worship With God"
Review the key concepts, skills, and events for the entire quarter while playing "Sheep in the Fold."
Quarter D: Village Life with God
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: Tent Living
Genesis 12-13
God leads His people to places where they can serve Him best.
Attribute: Three-in-one
2: Travel
Genesis 32-33
God shows His people the way as they travel.
Attribute: The Way
3: Seasons and Weather
1 Kings 17:1-7, 18:41-46
God controls the seasons and the weather to accomplish His purposes.
Attribute: Unchanging
4: Plants and Herbs
Numbers 13-14
God created plants and herbs for people to enjoy.
Attribute: Loving
5: Animals
Genesis 1-2
God made animals for people to care for and enjoy.
Attribute: Redeemer
6: Birds and Insects
Exodus 8-10
God designed every small creature to fulfill His purposes.
Attribute: Perfect
7: Marketplace
Ezekiel 27:12-24
God provides everything His people need.
Attribute: Provider
8: Health & Healing
2 Kings 5:1-19
God gives His people guidelines to care for their bodies.
Attribute: Healer
9: Cities
Joshua 6
God protects His people from their enemies.
Attribute: Protector
10: Government
Exodus 18
God appoints human leaders to carry out His wonderful plan.
Attribute: Judge
11: Marriage
Genesis 24
God created marriage for a man and woman to serve Him together.
Attribute: Bridegroom
12: Birth and Death
Genesis 21, 23
God directs the birth, life, and death of every person.
Attribute: Eternal
13: Review: "Village Life With God"
Review the key concepts, skills, and events for the entire quarter while playing "Sheep in the Fold."

