Why Manners Matter: Complete Bundle (Curriculum + Sunday School Companion)

Everything you need to teach Why Manners Matter to every kid in your ministry, ages 4–11, and save $10!

Why Manners Matter is a seven-week kids’ ministry series with an optional eighth-week celebration, built on Philippians 2:4 (NASB): “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Kids discover that manners are more than rules. They’re a way to show God’s love to the people around us!

This bundle brings together the full Why Manners Matter Curriculum (elementary teachings plus Little Ones lessons for ages 4–5) and the Sunday School Companion, so every class teaches the same big idea each week and families can talk about it together at home.

One Big Idea, All Week

• Midweek (ages 6–11): a fully scripted elementary teaching with slides, small groups, and printables
• Same night (ages 4–5): a Little Ones lesson with a simple Bible Point, verse motions, an object lesson, a Bible story, and a craft or game
• Sunday (ages 4–11): a Sunday school lesson with a new Bible story, the same memory verse, a Leader Preparation page, and activity sheets for each age group
• At home: a “Think on It” parent takehome every week

7 Weeks at a Glance

• Week 1: You Are Known (Proverbs 20:11) • Little Ones: Noah Was Known for Obeying God • Sunday School: Ruth, Known for Her Kindness
• Week 2: Listening with Your Eyes, Ears, and Heart (Proverbs 4:20-21) • Little Ones: Samuel Listens to God • Sunday School: King Josiah Listens to God’s Word
• Week 3: Manners with Our Words (Ephesians 4:29) • Little Ones: Words Like Honey • Sunday School: Abigail’s Wise and Kind Words
• Week 4: Inside vs. Outside Manners (Philippians 2:4) • Little Ones: God Loves People • Sunday School: A Room for Elisha
• Week 5: Respecting Property (Luke 16:10) • Little Ones: God’s Garden • Sunday School: The Borrowed Axe Head
• Week 6: Putting Others First (Philippians 2:3-4) • Little Ones: The Good Samaritan • Sunday School: Abram Lets Lot Choose First
• Week 7: Table Manners (1 Corinthians 10:31) • Little Ones: Jesus Says Thank You • Sunday School: A Seat at the King’s Table
• Week 8 (optional): Manners in Motion • Kids put it all into practice by serving dinner to their families or another group

What's Included

Why Manners Matter Curriculum (see full details)

• Series Overview with an at-a-glance chart, big ideas, week-by-week prep, and a Little Ones overview
• Fully scripted teaching notes for all 7 lessons, with slide and click cues (PDF)
• PowerPoint slide deck for each lesson
• “Think on It” parent takehome for each lesson (PDF)
• Kids' note pages, memory verse cards, a series memory verse sheet, and Scripture memory ideas
• Small group questions, a small group activity guide, and printable games and extras
• Little Ones Leader Guide, 7 Little Ones lessons (ages 4–5), and printable craft and prop templates

Sunday School Companion (see full details)

• Companion Guide with how it works and a typical Sunday schedule
• A Leader Preparation page for every lesson, with Scripture to study, a reflection, and a prayer
• 7 Bible story lessons (10–15 minutes each) with ready-to-read scripts and teaching tips by age
• 28 one-page activity sheets: 4 per lesson for ages 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, and 10–11, with answer keys
• A hands-on activity every lesson, with printable templates for all 7 lessons

Good to Know

• This is a digital download. You'll receive one zip file; no physical items will be shipped.
• Bought separately, the Curriculum ($49.95) and Sunday School Companion ($24.95) total $74.90. The bundle saves you $10.
• Your purchase includes a license for one church, ministry, classroom, or family. See the Terms of Use included in your download.