Because Joyful Life works in cycles—which means it’s reusable—you won’t have to buy all new materials every year or wonder what to do next. You’ll have clear materials options year round; the carefully designed curriculum cycle keeps you organized and saves you money.
The curriculum for toddlers includes 6 months of weekly lessons. That way, you can teach this group of 18–24-month toddlers, and then when they’re ready to move up to the 2s and 3s class, you’ll be ready for the next group of 18–24-month toddlers, starting the 6 month cycle over.
Shop Toddler Curriculum
The curriculum for 2-year-olds through 6th grade is divided into 2-year cycles. Each cycle has 4 quarters that coordinate with the seasons, and you can start during any quarter. You’ll use the fall, winter, spring, and summer materials for the 1st year, then use the next 4 quarters of material to complete the 2-year cycle, then start over again with the 1st year.
Once you’ve purchased the teacher materials, you’ll be able to reuse them for years to come. When the cycle starts over in 2 years, all you’ll need to buy will be your student materials.
Year 1
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Fall (Sept.–Nov.) |
Winter (Dec.–Feb.) |
Spring (Mar.–May) |
Summer (Jun.–Aug.) |
2s and 3s
2- and 3- year-olds |
Little Steps to God |
Little Voices Praise Him |
Little Hands Do His Will
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Little Feet Walk His Way |
Beginner
4- and 5- year-olds |
Going God’s Way |
God’s Word and Me |
Following After God |
Footprints through the Bible |
Primary
grades 1–2 |
Bible Treasures |
Scripture Paths |
God’s Wonderful Word |
Bible Adventures |
Middler
grades 3–4 |
The Bible Explorer |
Following God’s Plan |
Bible Ventures |
Giants of Faith |
Junior
grades 5–6 |
Adventures in God’s Word |
Truth Trek |
Scripture Probe |
The Light |
Year 2
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Fall (Sept.–Nov.) |
Winter (Dec.–Feb.) |
Spring (Mar.–May) |
Summer (Jun.–Aug.) |
2s and 3s
2- and 3-year-olds |
Learning God’s Way |
Loving God’s Word |
Growing in Jesus |
Hearing God’s Word |
Beginner
4- and 5-year-olds |
Let’s Learn About God |
I Love God’s Word |
Growing in God’s Word |
Growing Up with Jesus |
Primary
grades 1–2 |
Discoveries in God’s Word |
Learning God’s Word |
Growing for God |
Bible Heroes |
Middler
grades 3–4 |
Trailblazing through God’s Word |
Bible Journeys |
Treasures from God’s Word |
Bible Encounters |
Junior
grades 5–6 |
Bible Expedition |
Bible Quest |
Journeying with Jesus |
Defenders of the Sword |
Shop 2s and 3s—Junior Curriculums
The curriculum for 7th through 12th grade is divided into 3-year cycles. Each cycle has 4 quarters. So you’ll use the fall, winter, spring, and summer materials for the 1st year, the next four quarters of material for the 2nd year, and the next 4 quarters for the 3rd year. Then, you’ll start over again with the 1st year. Once you have the teacher materials, you’ll be able to use them over and over.
Year 1
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Fall (Sept.–Nov.) |
Winter (Dec.–Feb.) |
Spring (Mar.–May) |
Summer (Jun.–Aug.) |
Youth I
grades 7–9 |
Genesis: Creation thru Isaac
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David: A Man after God’s Own Heart |
Choose Right! Jacob and Joseph
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Claim the Victory! Joshua and Judges |
Youth II
grades 10–12 |
Moses I: Egypt to Sinai |
Moses II: Sinai to Jordan River |
Jesus’ Beginning Ministry |
Beginnings in Genesis |
Year 2
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Fall (Sept.–Nov.) |
Winter (Dec.–Feb.) |
Spring (Mar.–May) |
Summer (Jun.–Aug.) |
Youth I
grades 7–9 |
Miracles: Mighty Works of God |
Christmas, Ruth, and Daniel |
Easter, Esther, and Parables |
Christ’s Ministry |
Youth II
grades 10–12 |
Acts I |
Acts II |
Joshua |
Learning From Jesus |
Year 3
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Fall (Sept.–Nov.) |
Winter (Dec.–Feb.) |
Spring (Mar.–May) |
Summer (Jun.–Aug.) |
Youth I
grades 7–9 |
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Parables |
Moses and Christmas |
Acts and Easter |
Teachings from Jesus |
Youth II
grades 10–12 |
Judges and Ruth |
Studies in 1st Samuel |
Jesus’ Later Ministry |
King David and Solomon |
Shop Youth Curriculums
The curriculum for adult classes is not on a set cycle. You’ll have 4 years’ worth of material to choose from, and you can purchase and use it in any order. You can reuse the Teaching Posters, Key Verse Visuals, and Teacher Guides between classes or on a rotation in your adult Bible study program.
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