The whole story, in order
Chronological Bible curriculum for kids
Kids learn the Bible as one true story. The church year weaves Matthew, Mark, Luke and John into one order of events, then Acts, the letters and Revelation; the Old Testament courses go from Creation to Nehemiah. Each lesson shows where it falls in the whole story.
The Gospels in one order
When a story is in more than one Gospel, the lesson lists every account in harmony, so teachers see each writer’s details side by side.
Christmas at Christmas, Easter at Easter
The church year plan lands the Christmas Story at Christmas and the Crucifixion and Resurrection at Easter, whatever week you start.
Old Testament courses
Creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Joseph, Moses and the Exodus, the wilderness, Joshua, the judges, Saul and David, Elijah and Elisha, and Daniel in Babylon.
Every story points to Jesus
Each lesson ends by showing how the story points to Christ.
The courses
- The Whole Story104 lessons · Advent to Revelation, one church year
- Countdown to Christmas8 lessons · The promise of a Saviour
- Road Trip with Jesus51 lessons · Stop by stop through the Gospels
- In the Garden with God12 lessons · From Eden to the tree of life
- The Exodus12 lessons · Out of Egypt with Moses
- In the Beginning8 lessons · Genesis 1–11
- Father Abraham8 lessons · Genesis 12–24
- Isaac and Jacob6 lessons · Genesis 25–33
- Joseph and His Brothers10 lessons · Genesis 37–50
- The Life of Moses11 lessons · Exodus to Deuteronomy
- Wanderings in the Wilderness9 lessons · Forty years with God
- Joshua and Caleb Take the Land7 lessons · Joshua
- The Judges8 lessons · Judges, Ruth and 1 Samuel
- Saul and David10 lessons · 1 Samuel to 1 Kings
- Elijah and Elisha9 lessons · 1 and 2 Kings
- Faithful in a Far Land8 lessons · Jonah, Daniel, Esther and Nehemiah
Questions people ask
Is Heart Turn Kids really free?
Yes. Every lesson, film, coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, game and VBS plan is free for churches, families and schools, with no subscription, no per-child cost and no sign-up needed to teach. Gifts to Heart Turn Global keep it free.
Which Bible translation do the lessons use?
The story films show each verse word for word from the King James Version. Teachers can switch the verses to the Berean Standard Bible or the English Standard Version.
What ages is it for?
Preschool to preteen, about ages 3 to 12, with tips in each teacher guide for preschool, elementary and preteen classes, and a youth group game for every lesson.
What do you believe?
Salvation is found only in Jesus Christ; Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day; the Lord is coming back; and every believer belongs in a local church. Every lesson was checked against the Bible verse by verse.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the lessons and teach. A free church account adds your church’s own page with your plan, upcoming lessons and the volunteer teaching each class.