Gizmo looks and sounds slightly younger in GizmoGO! than he does in other Superbook episodes to better relate to small children.

The Bible Background videos explore the archaeological, historical, and cultural content of each course.
Each Superbook Academy course includes a Bible Background video. These videos take children on a journey through the archaeological evidence that exists in the world today to support the concepts in each lesson.

The simple answer is YES! As adults, when we stream a TV show, and it ends, we want to watch the next episode. But that is not how it works for children. When a child watches an episode of something he likes, and it ends, he wants to watch the same episode again!

The first time I used Superbook Academy, the lesson was “A Giant Adventure.” The children loved it. They rooted for David, booed Goliath, and were completely engaged the whole time. When we finished our session that Sunday, a nine-year-old boy asked if we could watch the same video again next week. I wanted to be sure I understood him, so I said, “you mean watch another Superbook episode?” He said, “NO! this one again.”

The children were still excited about the material the third week, to my amazement. For children who missed a Sunday, they won’t miss an important part of the Bible because they weren’t there. Children who attend every Sunday can enjoy getting deeper into each story. And that’s what each Superbook Academy course does as it progresses to weeks two and three.

The Bible Background video gives a historical context and reinforces what really happened. The Signpost videos help spell out how every Old and New Testament story points to Jesus.

If you have reservations about teaching a topic for three weeks, prayerfully consider doing it. We think you will be pleasantly surprised!

Superbook Academy is a multiyear Christ-centred Sunday School resource that focuses on stories from Genesis through Revelation. Each course focuses on one Bible story and includes three lessons.

• Lesson 1 identifies the primary Bible message in the episode. A Discipleship Challenge (practical application) is introduced to help children personalise and incorporate scriptural principles into their everyday lives throughout all three lessons of the course.
• Lesson 2 focuses on the message as it relates to the world both historically and today.
• Lesson 3 highlights how the message ultimately comes full circle in God’s plan of sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Saviour.

Each course in Superbook Academy includes a set of three lessons focused on one Bible story, complete with videos and teaching materials. Each of the three lessons can last from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on class time available.

Superbook Academy is being translated into other languages. Announcements will be posted on SuperbookAcademy.com when courses are available for purchase.

Every Superbook Academy course is based on one Superbook episode. Each animated video features modern-day friends Chris and Joy, along with their comical robot, Gizmo, who face some type of dilemma that any child can relate to. For example, they are confronted by a bully, they are tempted to cheat on a test, they disobey their parents, or they get lost on a hike. That’s when Superbook takes them back in time to meet a Bible hero who faced a similar type of problem. By seeing how that person faithfully deals with the difficulty, the children are equipped and empowered by God’s Word to overcome their own challenge.

The Emmy®-nominated Superbook animation videos are broadcast across America and around the world, bringing the Bible to life for the next generation.

Each video is shown in two sections during Large Group of Lesson 1. The opening dilemma, in which Chris, Joy and Gizmo face a modern-day challenge, lasts about 3 minutes. After a discussion, the full Bible story and resolution is shown, lasting about 19 minutes. A condensed Bible story video (lasting about 10 minutes) is available in each course, to show in Lessons 2 and 3 for any children who missed the full Bible story in Lesson 1.

Each Superbook Academy course includes:

• Three complete lessons that can be used once a week for Sunday school, children’s church, Bible clubs, or midweek services; three days in a row, such as for homeschool or vacation Bible school (VBS); or even all on one day, for a retreat.
• Every course features its own Bible story video, Bible Background video, Signpost video, and music videos.
• Each of the three lessons include easy-to-follow Leader Guides for Large Group, Small Group, and Additional Activities.
• Each Leader Guide features clear instructions, simple lists of materials, and teaching scripts with class questions and sample answers. New teachers may use the easy-to-follow scripts, while veteran teachers may choose to present the lessons in their own words.
• Clear teacher instructions, Bible memory verses and ample activities, games and beautifully designed, printable materials.
• Original professionally produced music videos featuring the Superbook dancers and/or animation from the Bible story, providing children an opportunity to learn to worship the Lord.
• A Discipleship Challenge that asks children to put biblical principles into practice for all three lessons, helping them become not only hearers but doers of God’s Word.
• Multi-screen compatible enables you and your students to watch Superbook videos from any connected device—tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and smartphones.
• Teacher Dashboard that allows teachers to plan, prepare and present lessons from any Internet-connected device on any screen, with no special software to install.
• Student interaction, with videos promoting class participation through fun quizzes and countdowns, plus Small Group lessons featuring lots of questions and discussions to keep kids engaged.
• Multilingual options, as Superbook Academy is being translated into other languages.
• Each lesson includes Large Group and Small Group. Additional Activities are optional.
  • Large Group (for Years 2-7 combined): about 30 minutes.
  • Small Group (for Grades 2-4 and 5-7): about 30 minutes.
  • Additional Activities (extra games, object lessons, crafts, and Bible studies if you have extra class time): up to 30 minutes.
  • Combined, all of these provide materials for up to 90 minutes.
  • If you have less than an hour for class, you may easily trim an activity.

Each lesson includes Large Group and Small Group. Additional Activities are optional.

• Large Group (for Grades 1-6 combined): about 30 minutes.
• Small Group (for Grades 1-3 and 4-6): about 30 minutes.
• Additional Activities (extra games, object lessons, crafts, and Bible studies if you have extra class time): up to 30 minutes.
• Combined, all of these provide materials for up to 90 minutes.
• If you have less than an hour for class, you may easily trim an activity.

For each of the three lessons in a Superbook course, children may divide into Small Group classes for Years 1 – 3 and 4 – 6. For GizmoGo! Content Divide into Pre School – Reception. Each Small Group Leader Guide includes material for about 30 minutes of class time, featuring:

• Fun game to reinforce the Bible story and engage the students
• Bible teaching with discussion questions and suggested answers
• Discipleship Challenge to encourage children to put the lesson into practice
• Group activity to learn the SuperVerse
• Guided prayer time

If you have additional class time or wish to change any parts of the main lesson for Small Group time, you may choose from alternative options in the Additional Activities Leader Guide. These include extra games, object lessons, crafts and Bible studies that can take up to an additional 30 minutes of class time.

No videos are shown during Small Group.

• Lesson 1:  Children are introduced to the SuperTruth, which is the lesson’s theme. They see a short introductory video where Chris, Joy and Gizmo—the modern-day characters in Superbook—face a dilemma to which any child can relate. After a brief discussion, the full Superbook Bible video is shown, followed by the introduction of the SuperVerse, a prayer, and dismissal to Small Group.

• Lesson 2: Children view the Condensed Bible Story, a music video, plus a Bible Background video exploring the archaeological, historical and cultural context of the story. Students are also introduced to the SuperTruth and SuperVerse for the lesson before praying and going to Small Group.

• Lesson 3: Children view the Condensed Bible Story, the Salvation Poem video, and a Signposts video showing how the story points to Christ, or how He fulfilled biblical prophecy. Students are also introduced to the SuperTruth and SuperVerse for the lesson before praying and going to Small Group.

Superbook Academy is designed to be used by churches of all sizes around the world—so the materials needed for games and lessons are quite simple. You can probably find most of them in your kitchen pantry or your church’s broom closet! Plus, the Leader Guides feature beautifully designed crafts, posters, and other supplemental materials that are quick to print and will help make the lesson more meaningful for your students.

Each lesson features:

Large Group: The opening celebration for ages 6-11 combined features the welcome, presentation of all videos for the lesson, introduction of the SuperTruth (lesson theme) and SuperVerse (Bible verse), and prayer. Large Group lasts about 30 minutes.

Small Group: Children may divide into classes for Years 2 – 4 and 5 – 7. (If the combined group is small, all children may stay together for Small Group time.) Here, children explore the lesson through creative games, object lessons, crafts, Discipleship Challenges (encouraging children to put God’s Word into practice), group activities to learn Bible verses, and guided prayer time. No videos are shown during Small Group time. Each Small Group Leader Guide includes material for about 30 minutes of class time.

Additional Activities: If you have additional class time or wish to change any parts of the main lesson for Small Group, you may choose from alternative options in the Additional Activities Leader Guide. These options include extra games, object lessons, crafts, and Bible studies that together can take up to an additional 30 minutes of class time.

Superbook Academy church curriculum is a multiyear Bible study program for children aged 6-11, based on the Emmy-nominated Superbook Bible animation series. It is designed for children’s ministries such as Sunday school, children’s church, and Bible clubs; and is easily adaptable to individual needs, such as VBS, homeschool, midweek services, and special events.

This dynamic combination of Superbook’s world-class animation and curriculum provides churches with a program that presents of biblical truths to children in an accurate and engaging way, providing a tremendous visual grasp of the stories and teachings from the Old and New Testaments. Since 1981, Superbook has been a powerful tool to share God’s Word with the children of the world. Now, with Superbook Academy, your children’s ministry will be equipped and empowered to bring the Bible to life for the next generation in a way that’s accessible, understandable, and entertaining—all at the same time.