Blank Canvas

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Blank Canvas is a 7-week series about the seven days of Creation. Kids will learn about how God created the world from a blank canvas. Each week will cover a day of creation.

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Elementary
Preschool
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Series Verse: “For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therfore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” (Exodus 20:11 NIV)

About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12

  • 7 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes large group and small group resources

  • Includes environment design ideas

  • Includes printable service notes

  • Includes a family table talker

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series memorization goal ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

  • Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with preschool

Each Week Includes:

  • Series and weekly verse

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • Large group game

  • Skit

  • Message/Object Lesson

  • Small group discussion

  • Small group game/activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

Week 1:

  • Bible Story – Day 1 – Light (Genesis 1:1-5 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I can be a light in the darkness.

  • Weekly Verse – “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14 NLT)

Week 2:

  • Bible Story – Day 2 – Sky (Genesis 1:6-8 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I want my life to reflect God’s glory to others.

  • Weekly Verse – “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship.” (Psalm 19:1 NLT)

Week 3:

  • Bible Story – Day 3 – Land, Seas, and Plants (Genesis 1:9-13 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I want my actions to show others that I follow Jesus. 

  • Weekly Verse – “Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.” (Matthew 7:20 NLT)

Week 4:

  • Bible Story – Day 4 – Sun, Moon, and Stars (Genesis 1:14-19 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I will walk in the light of God’s direction. 

  • Weekly Verse – “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT)

Week 5:

  • Bible Story – Day 5 – Birds and Fish (Genesis 1:20-23 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I will listen to the Holy Spirit, who lives inside of me.

  • Weekly Verse – “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself.” (1 Corinthians 6:19 NLT)

Week 6:

  • Bible Story – Day 6 – Land Animals and Humans (Genesis 1:24-31 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I was created to be like God.

  • Weekly Verse – “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

Week 7:

  • Bible Story – Day 7 – God Rested (Genesis 2:1-3 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should make time to rest and spend time with God.

  • Weekly Verse – “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27 NLT)

Series Verse: “For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therfore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” (Exodus 20:11 NIV)

About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for preschoolers, ages 3-5

  • 7 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes a family table talker

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

  • Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with elementary

Each Week Includes:

  • Series verse

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • 2 Games

  • Lesson/Object Lesson

  • Discussion Questions

  • Activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

  • Additional activity and game ideas

  • Worship songs and video suggestions

Week 1:

  • Bible Story – Day 1 – Light (Genesis 1:1-5 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I can be a light in the darkness.

Week 2:

  • Bible Story – Day 2 – Sky (Genesis 1:6-8 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I want people to see God in me.

Week 3:

  • Bible Story – Day 3 – Land, Seas, and Plants (Genesis 1:9-13 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I want to show others that I follow Jesus.

Week 4:

  • Bible Story – Day 4 – Sun, Moon, and Stars (Genesis 1:14-19 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I will follow God’s directions.

Week 5:

  • Bible Story – Day 5 – Birds and Fish (Genesis 1:20-23 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I will listen to the Holy Spirit.

Week 6:

  • Bible Story – Day 6 – Land Animals and Humans (Genesis 1:24-31 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I was created to be like God.

Week 7:

  • Bible Story – Day 7 – God Rested (Genesis 2:1-3 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should make time for God.

Blank Canvas Pinterest Board – Check out my Blank Canvas Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules – Preschool – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

Sample Schedules – Elementary – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

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