Vacation Bible School Drama Program | 4 Weeks | Full VBS Curriculum

Vacation Bible School Drama & Performance Curriculum transforms a four-week ministry program into a lively stage where students bring Scripture to life—no drama degree or massive budget required.

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What’s Included

• 20 daily lesson plans — 9 AM–1 PM with timed blocks, teacher prompts, scaffolded activities
• Google Slide decks (4) — one per week, aligned slide-by-slide with every activity
• Script menus (4) — fresh Bible stories Monday–Thursday, audience showcase each Friday
• 33 printable or digital readers-theater scripts from Old & New Testament narratives and parables
• Student worksheets + answer keys — comprehension, vocabulary, creative reflection

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The 3 free scripts in the curriculum must be downloaded separately here:

• Samson's Strength

  –  (from the Week 1 collection).
• Jesus Is Born – (from the Week 2 collection).
  
• Three Parables about Growth & Patience –  (from the Week 3 collection).

Weekly Breakdown

• Week 1 — Confidence & Faith: David & Goliath, Mustard Seed • Family Faith Showcase
• Week 2 — Emotion & Mercy: Prodigal Son, Good Samaritan • Family Mercy Showcase
• Week 3 — Character Voices & Obedience: Noah, Esther • Family Obedience Showcase
• Week 4 — Production & Hope: Last Supper to Resurrection • Family Gospel Production

Educational & Spiritual Benefits

• Daily aloud reading strengthens fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension
• Creative-writing blocks (alternate endings, diaries, prop lists) build composition skills
• Repeated rehearsal & peer feedback meet oral-language standards
• Collaborative improv and prop-building nurture SEL growth & teamwork
• Memory verses, devotionals, and closing prayers reinforce biblical themes

Key Features

20 pre-written lesson plans • 33 Bible scripts • Voice-coaching warm-ups & improv • Writing prompts & rubrics • Optional parent showcases

Flexible by Design

Scripts target Grades 3-5 but scale down to Grade 2 or up to Grade 6. Condense or extend the 4-hour schedule, split or combine roles, and create props from cardboard, tape, and fabric scraps—perfect for limited budgets.

Teacher Support Built In

• Review each plan before teaching; full instructions live in the PDF, not the slides
• Use Slide decks for pacing, not as a read-aloud script
• Model high-energy participation—especially during icebreakers and improv games
• Guide students in prop-building, especially during Week 4’s full production

Fast Start

• Download all files
• Print or share the script sets
• Open the Week 1 Slide deck
• Welcome students and watch their faith-filled voices take the stage