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Elijah and Elisha

This animated video tells the story of Elijah and Elisha. Elijah is one of few people who never died, but was taken to heaven at the end of his days …
Jairus' Daughter

This animated video tells the Gospel story, found in Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35-43, Luke 8:40-42 and 8:49-56, of the healing of Jairus’ daughter. While …
The Cross of Demas

This hand-drawn video tells the story of one of the criminals crucified with Jesus. While not much information is given about this man in the Bible (…
The Parable of the Good Samaritan

This 3D, animated video tells the story of the good Samaritan as told by Jesus in Luke 10:25-37. This parable gives an answer to the question asked o…
The Parable of the Great Banquet

This animated video, based on Luke 14:15-24, tells the parable of the great banquet. In this parable, Jesus makes the point that many will miss the o…
The Parable of the Lost Sheep

This video illustrates Jesus' parable of the lost sheep, as found in Matthew 18:10-14 and Luke 15:1-7. When one sheep wanders off from the flock, the…
Using Mental Images to Improve Reading Comprehension

The lesson “Using Mental Images to Improve Reading Comprehension” teaches children an additional strategy, mental images, to enhance read…
The Parable of the Sower

This animated video tells Jesus' parable of the Sower, as told in Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:1-15. The video clearly illustrates the fo…
Prodigal Son Part 1

The Prodigal Son videos, a two-part, animated series, tell the parable of 'The Lost Son' (or Prodigal Son) as found in Luke 15:11-32. Part One follow…
Taking Care of Myself - Hygiene for Girls

The lesson “Taking Care of Myself — Hygiene for Girls” is part 33A of a 46 part series on human development, the human body, health…
Through Jesus We Find Peace and Joy

The lesson “Through Jesus We Find Peace and Joy” teaches children how the death of Jesus Christ and His resurrection allows us to have et…
Praying for Our Community, Town, and Nation

The lesson “Praying for Our Community, Town, and Nation” further teaches children the importance and power of prayer, outside of themselves and for t…
Why Did Jesus Have to Die for Me?

The lesson “Why Did Jesus Have to Die for Me?” reviews the effects of sin, demonstrating that the only way to be free from sin is through…
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

This animated video, based on 1 Kings 18:16-40, tells the story of Elijah. From King Ahab's condemnation of Elijah as troublemaker, to God's mighty s…
Core Curriculum - Spiritual - 9-11 - Year 1

Series - 48 Resources

The Core Curriculum for children between the ages of 9 and 11 includes 48 individual lessons to help develop the children spiritually, as they learn …
What is Beauty?

The lesson “What Is Beauty?” is part seven of a 35 part series on human development, the human body, health, and safety. This lesson teac…
Core Curriculum - Socio-Emotional - 6 to 8 - Year 1

Series - 36 Resources

The Core Curriculum for children between the ages of 6 and 8 includes 43 individual lessons to help develop the children socio-emotionally, specifica…
Finding People to Trust in My Community

The lesson “Finding People to Trust in My Community” is part 12 of a 35 part series on human development, the human body, health, and saf…
HV71: Creating a Safe Environment for Your Toddler and Home Inventory

The lesson “Creating a Safe Environment for Your Toddler and Home Inventory” enables the mother/caregiver to identify common local indoor…
Jesus Chooses His Disciples

The lesson “Jesus Chooses His Disciples” teaches children about how Jesus chose 12 men to be His disciples based on their Godly character…
Study Skills - Year 2

This lesson encourages students to recognize their style of learning, and allows them to experience a variety of activities in order to assess their …
Serving My Family and Community

The lesson “Serving My Family and Community” teaches children to identify several ways to serve their families and the wider community be…
Core Curriculum - Physical - 6 to 8 - Year 1

Series - 42 Resources

The Core Curriculum for children between the ages of 6 and 8 years includes 42 individual lessons that help develop the child physically. This set of…
Leadership Development: Cognitive Development Lessons

Series - 4 Resources

The Cognitive Development Lessons series contains resources for developing leadership and life skills. These lessons focus on understanding money man…
Zacchaeus

This animated video tells the story of Zacchaeus, as found in Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus was a greedy tax collector who cheated his brothers many times,…
Child Protection Curriculum Advocacy Module for Parents, Caregivers, and the Community

The curriculum, “Child Protection Curriculum Advocacy Module for Parents, Caregivers, and the Community” is designed to approach the diff…
Leadership Development: Servant Leadership Lessons

Series - 11 Resources

The Servant Leadership Lessons series contains resources for growing in character and personal discipline to serve and lead others. These lessons foc…
Problem Solving Skills

The lesson “Problem Solving Skills” focuses on effective interpersonal skills and social and self-responsibility in using problem-solving…
Baking Technique

The lesson “Baking Technique” helps children learn the techniques involved in baking a local food. The children will have the opportunity…
Good Touch-Bad Touch

The lesson “Good Touch-Bad Touch” is part five of a 46 part series on human development, the human body, health, and safety. This lesson …

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