Orange Kids Curriculum New Features

One thing we consistently do at Orange is stay connected to the real needs and challenges of those leading kids ministry all over the world. We collaborate and support leaders like you in this process so you can be create the BEST ministry experience for your amazing kiddos. And the greatest news? Well, some BIG things are happening to Orange Kids curriculum!

We’ve improved our curriculum and media package to better fit the needs of kidmin leaders. Check out all the amazing new features to Orange Kids Curriculum!

• The StoryLab Video Experience
• Complete Social Media Plan
• Volunteer Curriculum Training
• Animated Basic Truth Videos
• 5-minute Countdown Videos
• Scope and Cycle Graphic Design Files
• Special Need Resource Kit

The StoryLab Video Experience 

• All new weekly bible story video experience for K-3rd graders. This will replace the former “252 Story” and host intro/outro videos with a single video experience that ranges from 10-15 minutes. 
• In StoryLab, two inquisitive young Hosts invite kids to engage with the month’s virtue, setting up a simple and direct telling of the Bible story by a professional Storyteller and illustrating one simple bottom line every week. Watch an episode of The StoryLab here. 
• Availability: 252 Kids media package subscribers. Learn more about the change here.

Complete Social Media Plan

• Social media just got easier with the new, complete social media plan for your ministry. The plan includes a step-by-step posting guide, graphics, video, and captions. This takes the stress out of planning and designing your digital content strategy by providing 3-4 engaging posts while still allowing flexibility for you to post additional content unique to your ministry.
• Availability: 252 Kids curriculum and First Look curriculum subscribers

Volunteer Curriculum

• Plan for training volunteers that goes beyond just one event or one day per year. It focuses on the natural rhythms of a volunteer’s year and what they need most each month.
• The curriculum will include an annual scope and cycle, volunteer training videos, and a meeting guide to lead your volunteers in a time of training throughout the year. Learn more and preview the volunteer curriculum here.
• Availability: 252 Kids curriculum and/or First Look curriculum subscribers for one year 

Animated Basic Truth Videos

• Animated Basic Truth: Enhance your kid’s environments, as well as reinforce the three basic truths for elementary age-kids (and parents)
• Availability: 252 Kids and/or First Look Premium media package subscribers

5 min Countdown Videos

• 5-minute Countdown: Utilize a 5-minute monthly themed countdown for games, pre-worship, and more. This will accompany the 30 & 60-second countdown videos already included in the premium media package.
• Availability: 252 Kids Premium media package subscribers

Scope & Cycle Graphic Design Files

• Cast vision to parents and leaders about what kids are learning with individual design files of the monthly content. Each graphic displays real kids in order to remind all of who we’re hoping to serve each week.
• Availability: 252 Kids and/or First Look curriculum subscribers

Special Needs Resource Kit

• Streamlined best practices and practical ideas for adapting the curriculum for children with disabilities that need support beyond the Small Group Special Needs adaptations. Includes a new resource section with links.
• Availability:  252 Kids and/or First Look curriculum subscribers

We can’t wait to hear how these new resources help make your kids ministry even better! Head to thinkorange.com/kids to learn more about how Orange Kids Curriculum helps kids come to know, love, and apply the message of the Gospel in their own lives.