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I love writing curriculum, and I especially love a writing challenge!

The latest unit of DiscipleTown is called How to Build Character. It includes the following lesson breakdown:
  1. My True Character
  2. My Inner Character
  3. My Outer Character
  4. My Reputation

For those of you who write curriculum, I thought it would be interesting to give you a glimpse into what happens behind the scenes when creating DiscipleTown.


When I write these units, I am given a collection of raw material from Mark Steiner, the creator and author of the DiscipleLand Core Bible Curriculum. DiscipleTown is a children's church series based on the 24 "Disciple Skills" that are part of the overall Disciple Making Strategy originally crafted by Mark. In this case he provided me a matrix of character traits for the teacher to cover as part of the skill of "Building Character."


These include... (Keep reading "Teaching Kids Character")


Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
DiscipleTown #9 - How to Build Character
"How to Build Character"How to Build Character, Unit 9 in the DiscipleTown Kid's Church curriculum series from Karl Bastian and DiscipleLand, is now available!

Children grow up being told what to do and what not to do, learning behaviors that keep them out of trouble and earn them rewards. In this short-sighted approach, their walk with Christ becomes limited to seeking to please the adults in their lives.

This unit trains children to evaluate and take ownership of their spiritual growth, following the model of Jesus' growth in the short but powerful verse, Luke 2:52 (Wisdom, Character, Integrity, and Reputation).

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Need a quick Halloween lesson?
Halloween LessonIf you need a simple lesson for Halloween Sunday, don't be scared to pick up High Voltage Kids Ministry's Halloween Curriculum Download.

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Return to Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 10-Lesson Series
Voyage of the Dawn TreaderKidology's 10-lesson companion curriculum series for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will help your kids set sail into the 3rd installment of C.S. Lewis' excursion through The Chronicles of Narnia.  Get ready for December's live-action film debut!

Written by children's pastor Nicki Straza, this downloadable study includes everything you need to plan, organize, and teach the adventures found in this magical book. Experience King Caspian's voyage through magic waters to the End of the World!
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Give Thanks for 1 week...
Give ThanksFrom River's Edge, Give Thanks is a 1-week Thanksgiving lesson that teaches children the importance of being thankful and showing gratitude.

Download includes teaching materials for a Deal or No Deal-style gameshow, Bible story about the 10 lepers, modern story about Corrie ten Boom, word twist, small group role playing activity, craft, snack, and memory verse activity & game. Fitting lesson not only for Thanksgiving but any time of the year. Written for K-6th grade.

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... or Give Thanks for 2 weeks!
Give ThanksThere always seems to be a gap during the holidays in children's church curriculum. Look no further. RealFun offers Give Thanks, a 2-week Thanksgiving curriculum to be used the Sunday before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

This series will teach the children in your ministry the importance of having an attitude of thanksgiving year round. Give Thanks offers Small Group Sessions, games, teaching tips, PowerPoints and more!

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FREE Discovering God's Path Curriculum
God's Path CurriculumDiscovering God's Path is a 3-year curriculum that Kidology is releasing on a quarterly rotation schedule. It is FREE to Kidology Premium Members via the Kidology Zones.

These easy-to-use, reproducible lessons are ideal for your weekend or midweek programs for kids in grades 2-5.   If your curriculum budget has shrunk and you are seeking affordable alternatives, let your Kidology Membership come to the rescue!

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HalloweenGhosts, goblins, and God? Halloween is a time when our culture becomes obsessed with death and the morbid.

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