6-11 years
Target group Explorers 6-11 years:
Exploring Bible stories
Children at this age are really explorers and have started thinking a lot and asking questions. You can build on the foundation from Juniors by having them listen to Bible stories and get to know Jesus and the gospel so that they can find help there. This will give children the opportunity to make good choices at every stage of their lives. At this age, children also start to become more aware of themselves and how they are perceived by other children and adults. This is where they will experience that they are loved and valued regardless of how God has created them.
Tips for Explorers gatherings
- Children today are often used to quick changes from films and social media. To help them stay focused, they need short elements and lots of variety.
- We recommend scheduling teaching sessions that last no longer than 30 minutes for the youngest children in the age group and up to a maximum of 45 minutes for slightly older children. Short messages can be supported with visualizations.
- Singing and music are an important part of the sessions, and it’s good to include at least one song that addresses the theme or story that the children have heard about.
- This age group in particular needs interaction instead of just being passive. By using different methods and tasks, the children can become active themselves.
- Ideally, the activity section can be linked to the theme if possible. The fact that children in this age group are often highly competitive can help increase their involvement.
Latest published themes for Explorers
Journey to the beginning – a Christmas story
What happened in the little town of Bethlehem more than 2,000 years...
Peter and the Holy Spirit
When the disciple Peter received the Holy Spirit, everything changed. In this...
Paul – from darkness to light
When Paul met Jesus, everything changed....
When Jesus was born
Why did Jesus come to earth as a human being? A packed...
The gospel is for everyone who wants to
When Peter had a strange vision and then received an invitation to...
Tabitha: Being a light in the world
What does blessing mean? Can everyone do it?...
It pays to be bold
A man from Ethiopia was very interested in the Scriptures, but didn’t...
Paul in Athens: There is only one God
In Athens, Paul saw an altar “To the unknown god.” That gave...
Lydia opens her heart for Jesus
Lydia loved God but had never heard about Jesus – until Paul...
Honesty towards God
When Simon the sorcerer wanted to buy the power of the Holy...
Miracles in Jesus’ name
After receiving the Holy Spirit, the disciples performed wonders and miracles in...
I have chosen you
We know we should do God's will. But what is the point...
Paul and Silas – thankfulness as a weapon
Even in the darkest dungeon, Paul and Silas sang praises to God....
Paul – as a servant of Jesus
Paul could help many people, because he himself had experienced how Jesus...
Paul – a completely new life
Paul was a sinister persecutor of the Christians. But one day Jesus...
Build the Walls of Jerusalem – Part 2
Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls, but this did...
Build the Walls of Jerusalem – Part 1
Get to know Nehemiah who loved God and had a huge heart...
When God is with us
Get to know the prophet Elisha and see how God opened the...
Jesus Christ is resurrected
When Jeus rose from the dead, world history changed. He sacrificed Himself...
Come to Jesus, He will help – Part 2
In this theme we hear the story about Jesus and the Pharisees....
Jesus helps you. Come to Him! – Part 1
In this episode we hear the story of Jesus who healed a...
God’s word is living
God's word is living, powerful, and can create something completely new within...
Joshua – Faith and obedience
In this episode we hear the story of Joshua and the walls...
Joshua – Into a new country
In this episode we hear the story of Joshua and the spies...
Journey to the beginning – part 3
Here we hear about what happened next with the evil Herod, the...
Journey to the beginning – part 2
Here we hear about what happened when Mary and Joseph arrived in...
Journey to the beginning – part 1
During this advent period, BCC Media will send a completely new animation...
Jesus became our saviour
You’ve probably heard the story of when Jesus died on the cross....
A Friend you can always trust
Jesus told His disciples many times that He would be with them...
Jesus doesn’t treat people differently
Have you noticed how easy it is to think things like: “He...
Jesus is coming back
When Jesus said goodbye to His disciples and went up to heaven,...
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God
And a pure heart is something God loves. Those who have a...
Pray and you will receive
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with...
Never give up
Jesus lived here on earth as a man. So, Jesus knows exactly...
Faith
Faith, or believing, is a choice. Something I do because I’m personally...
Keep your heart pure
What's the right thing to do to keep your heart pure? In...
Called to bless
Blessing – it might be a bit of a strange word, and...
She gave what she had
Have you ever doubted whether what you have to give others is...
Everything is possible for those who believe
In this episode about faith, the children get get to hear that...
Jesus is always with us
“I have received all power in heaven and on earth,” Jesus told...
Jesus came to save
When Jesus lived on earth, there were many people who wanted to...
Jesus can and wants to forgive
Jesus came with forgiveness, but not only that, he also came with...
God gives grace to the humble
In this week’s episode the Bible Detectives discover that there are things...
Stay close to God
James 4:8 says, “Stay close to God, and He will stay close...
God speaks to His children
Matthew says, "Blessed are those who make peace, for they shall be...
Stand up for the good!
Paul’s first letter to Timothy says, “Let no one despise you because...