Back to School Sunday School Lessons for Kids (2026 Guide)
Back to School Sunday School lessons, children’s sermons, a family devotional, crafts, and church event ideas — everything you need for the 2026-2027 school year.
Back To School
Lessons, activities, and church events for kids ministry at the start of a new school year.
Introducing Everyday Heroes: A New Approach to Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Everyday Heroes: 5-Week Children’s Ministry curriculum is now available from the Sunday School Store. Download the free lesson sample below to learn more. Introduction to Everyday Heroes In a world where superheroes in movies and comic books often serve as the model of valor and service, it’s easy for children to overlook the everyday heroes … Read more
Faith-Over-Fear Curriculum for Back To School
This year, more than ever, kids are feeling anxiety and fear about going back to school. They need to know God is with them. God can be trusted – HE can make a difference in times of fear. I’m excited to share about a new curriculum from Bethany Darwin. It’s a special 5-week curriculum based on … Read more
“Back to School ” Children’s Sermon (Jesus, the Sin Eraser)
A back to school children’s sermon: the Jesus, the Sin Eraser object lesson with a printable PDF, a teaching video and a prayer.
Back to School Children’s Sermon (Sharp Pencils) Object Lesson
Use this creative children’s sermon for kids going back to school. It’s based on Proverbs 27:17 and uses pencils as an object lesson. Supplies: Whether or not it is back to school or class testing time, pencils are always valuable tools for demonstrating principles of Christian living. Children’s Message for “Back to School” To emphasize … Read more
“Back to School” Object Lessons (School Supplies Backpack)
Back to school is just right around the corner. One of my favorite things about going back to school is the supplies. The smell of new crayons, the sharpness of the new pencils, and the feel of new notepads full of paper. I just love it. Use these object lessons in Sunday School or Children’s … Read more
“Back to School” Devotional for Kids (Proverbs 1:5-7)
This free devotional is designed to prepare the heart of the kids for “yet another” year of school. The whole family is invited to join in on this devotional so that you can learn together about God and His heart for wisdom! For more ways to start the year well, see our Back to School … Read more
“Back to School” Free I-Spy Printable
We’re going to be heading back to school soon and it’s an important time in the lives of the students in our classes. Sometimes our kids can be nervous and anxious about heading back or starting school all together. It’s important for our kids to know that we care about what they’re going through and … Read more
Back to School Prayer Calendar
Prayer is both a spiritual discipline and a holy habit. Sometimes a seasons of changing routines can break good habits or provide opportunity for start a positive new routine. That’s what I love about prayer calendars, especially for kids launching into a new year of school. Our friends at Children’s Ministry Deals have posted this … Read more
Back to School (Children’s Church Lesson) on Empathy
Empathy is an essential topic for children as they go back to school. Use this free Bible lesson from John 8 to help kids understand this Christian value. While at school children face many challenges. Getting along with others is one of those challenges. Whether children deal with being bullied or being a bully, a … Read more