Shine curriculum for Fall 2026 includes new features

PreK-Kindergarten (ages 3-6)
The teaching kit includes:

• 1 teacher’s guide: There are 6 sessions with an optional additional FlexSession. Reproducible student pages are in the back.
• 1 teacher storybook (full-color, 12 inch by 9 inch)
• 5 copies of the Family Storybook (full-color, 10 inch by 7 inch) for use at home. Print users receive 5 printed storybooks; digital users receive Flipbook Access Cards (number determined by the tier purchased) to print and distribute to families.
• 2 teaching posters (full-color, 22 inch by 17 inch). One is a Bible memory poster.
• A QR code providing access to a music playlist, plus teaching aids and student pages for ease of printing.

Elementary (grades 1-5)
The teaching kit includes:

• 1 teacher’s guide. There are 6 sessions with an optional additional FlexSession. Reproducible student pages are in the back.
• 3 teaching posters (full-color, 22 inch by 17inch): “Story Path” teaching poster, Bible memory poster, and an additional activity poster.
• Flicker Family Magazine (full-color, 8.25 inch by 10.75 inch) for at-home use. Print users receive 5 printed magazines; digital users receive Flipbook Access Cards to print and distribute to families.
• A QR code provides access to a music playlist, plus teaching aids and student pages for ease of printing.

Junior Youth (grades 6-8)
The teaching kit includes:

• 1 teacher’s guide. There are 6 sessions with an optional additional FlexSession. Reproducible student pages are in the back.
• 1 “Words to Live By” poster (similar to a Bible memory poster).
• 8 “Your Turn” cards.
• Ignite Devotional for at-home use.
• A QR code providing access to teaching aids and student pages for ease of printing.

Current: A flexible curriculum for the whole church (all ages)

Current brings children, youth, and adults all together in worship and learning. This digital, undated curriculum can be used during the summer or at any time during the year. Current includes sessions for preK-kindergarten (ages 3-6), elementary (grades 1-5), youth (grades 6-12), and adults. There are also resources for intergenerational settings and worship services that complement each session, providing congregations with multiple options for learning and growing faith among all ages.

$129.99 Whole Church Bundle
$39.99 PreK-Kindergarten
$39.99 Elementary
$39.99 Youth
$39.99 Adult
$39.99 Worship

Choose from these units:
“Seeking Justice Together”
“Seeking God Together”

Wee Wonder (2-year-olds)

Wee Wonder introduces young children to God through song, action rhymes, Bible stories, and responsive play.

This age-appropriate curriculum has 12 modules and a total of 52 sessions. The sessions can be used interchangeably or consecutively throughout the year.

The boxed set includes a leader’s guide (for all 12 modules), music CD, set of teaching pictures, set of Bible activity cards. Items are also sold separately; see website for prices. $159.99 for the boxed set.

Path to Peace (preK-kindergarten and elementary)

Shine’s Path to Peace curriculum guides teachers and children to follow the peace paths in The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible.

The curriculum includes faith formation materials for preK-kindergarten and elementary age levels for 15 sessions. Print and digital formats are available. Both formats include access to music, additional activity ideas, and other digital resources.

While these flexible units are ideal for summer, they are undated and can be used any time of the year. $59.99

Each unit includes three 5-session modules. A copy of The Peace Table is needed for each classroom. Choose from these units:
“Peace with Creation”
“Peace with God”
“Peace Inside”
Coming in summer 2027: “Peace with Others”

Reach (senior high youth)

Reach is an interactive faith formation curriculum designed specifically for high school-age youth. With a flexible format of 6-week units, Reach offers both biblical and topical explorations that invite young people to engage deeply with God, scripture, their peers, and the faith community. Whether diving into a Bible story, exploring themes like peacemaking or creation care, or wrestling with real-life questions, Reach equips youth leaders with thoughtful guidance and interactive activities that encourage honest and engaging conversations.

Faith is not meant to be formed in isolation, but in relationships with people of all ages. That’s why Reach includes FlexGen sessions—intergenerational sessions where youth gather with children, young adults, and older generations to explore faith together. Perfect for Sunday school, midweek gatherings, or retreat settings, Reach invites youth to grow in faith that is active, rooted, and responsive.

$34.99 to $64.99 (depending on class size)

Choose from these units:
“Sacred Rhythms: Living Faith in Daily Practice”
“Whole People Holy People: Faith and Mental Health”
‘Being Church”
“Why Church”
“Discipleship 101: How to Follow Jesus”
“Jesus 101: The Word, the Son, the Risen Christ”
Available in October 2026: “The Way of Peace” and “Who Is My Neighbor?”
More units coming in 2027.

Looking ahead

Vacation Bible School 2027

The VBS theme for 2027 is “Tablemakers.” The boxed set will provide everything needed to implement an engaging, Bible-based VBS program: leader’s guides, student booklets, poster pack, digital access card, and samples of the invitation postcard and participation certificate.