Children Sunbeams
Teacher Guide Overview
Vacation Bible School 2026
Remind Sunbeams to be radiant and warm like the sun.
Scripture Study is the Bible passage from which the lesson is taken; read the reference for each lesson to get young children familiar with books of the Bible.
Theme Connection and Lesson Objective gives the teacher the lesson aims.
Suggested Materials Checklist helps the teacher see up front what materials are needed for each lesson.
Bible Background references the passage from which the lesson is taken; read each lesson to get young children familiar with books of the Bible.
Ignite—Opening Activity included in each lesson in each age level; designed to help teacher introduce a lesson objective with an engaging activity.
ABC Connect—Sunbeams will learn the letters of the alphabet and their sounds to foster the development of reading skills.
Light—Bible account where biblical characters demonstrate how God used them to shine their lights in a dark world.
Shine Brightly! Memory Verse—The main point of the lesson is summarized in a verse.The teacher also receives tips on helping preschoolers memorize the verse through hand motions and other activities.
Let it Shine!—Life Application Story is a contemporary story about someone who is shining their light.
Children Sunbeams includes two complete pages of appropriate age-level activities that complement the lesson objective and learning.
The Dear Parents letter gives parents and caregivers tips on extending the lesson at home.
The Closing section features games, other activities, and closing prayer.