Elementary

Grades K-5

In this curriculum, you will build a foundation of spiritual resilience by engaging kids in the stories of the Bible, what they teach us about God, and how to grow as a disciple of Jesus.

What does a brite* lesson look like?

Here’s what to expect in each lesson. Also, there are leader prep pages, supply lists, leader tips, customizable word documents, and digitally accessible lessons for an app-like experience for leaders.

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Welcome kids and build friendships

Introduce the lesson, teach the Bible Story and apply it.

Includes memory verse and gospel presentation.

Get kids into the Bible through activities focused on knowing and applying the Bible.

Give kids something to do with what they learned as they go into their week.

Creation Overview
Brite Idea:
God is the Creator of everything.
Bible Story:
Genesis 1
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God Created Light
Brite Idea:
God brought order to the world.
Bible Story:
Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19
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God Made People
Brite Idea:
God made us and knows us.
Bible Story:
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:4-7, 18-24

Noah
Brite Idea:
Our actions matter to God.
Bible Story:
Genesis 6:9-9:17
Abraham and Lot
Brite Idea:
God is faithful to keep His promises.
Bible Story:
Genesis 13

Birth of Isaac
Brite Idea:
God works to keep His promises.
Bible Story:
Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-6
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Jacob and Esau
Brite Idea:
God has a plan for His people.
Bible Story:
Genesis 25, 27-28

Joseph in Prison
Brite Idea:
God is always carrying out His plan.
Bible Story:
Genesis 39:7-41:47
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Bronze Serpent
Brite Idea:
God is both just and merciful.
Bible Story:
Numbers 21:4-9

Moses and Jethro
Brite Idea:
God provides for His people.
Bible Story:
Exodus 2:15-22; 18

Crossing the Red Sea
Brite Idea:
God rescues His people.
Bible Story:
Exodus 13:17-15:21

God Gives the Law
Brite Idea:
God is holy, and we should be holy.
Bible Story:
Exodus 19-20
Crossing the Jordan
Brite Idea:
God can overcome any obstacles.
Bible Story:
Joshua 3-4

Joshua and the Gibeonites
Brite Idea:
God responds to our prayers.
Bible Story:
Joshua 9-10

Deborah and Barak
Brite Idea:
God can work through anyone.
Bible Story:
Judges 4-5

Eli and Hannah
Brite Idea:
God sees us and cares for us.
Bible Story:
1 Samuel 1-2:11
Travels of the Ark
Brite Idea:
God is all-powerful; He alone is God.
Bible Story:
1 Samuel 4-6

David and Goliath
Brite Idea:
God is trustworthy.
Bible Story:
1 Samuel 17

David's Kingship
Brite Idea:
God is faithful.
Bible Story:
2 Samuel 5-7

David and Mephibosheth
Brite Idea:
God’s plan involves His kindness.
Bible Story:
2 Samuel 9

Leadership Resources

What does a brite* lesson look like?

Lessons

Unit 1

Beginning

Creation Overview

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

God Created Light

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

God Made People

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Noah

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Bible Story:

Unit 2

Patriarchs

Abraham and Lot

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Birth of Isaac

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Jacob and Esau

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Joseph in Prison

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Unit 3

Exodus

Bronze Serpent

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Moses and Jethro

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Crossing the Red Sea

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

God Gives the Law

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Unit 4

Promised Land

Crossing the Jordan

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Joshua and the Gibeonites

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Deborah and Barak

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Eli and Hannah

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Unit 5

David and Saul

Travels of the Ark

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

David and Goliath

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

David's Kingship

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

David and Mephibosheth

Brite Idea:

Bible Story:

Leadership Resources

Elementary Leader Quick Guide

Elementary briteSPOT (Self Paced Online Training)

We Believe the Future of Faith is brite*

Manage Your Leaders On MyAwana (my.awana.org)

How to Match Your System to Your Philosophy