Cheeky Pandas

Welcome to a joyful treehouse adventure with the Cheeky Pandas! This animated curriculum is packed with faith-building stories, music, games, and crafts to help kids explore God’s love and big rescue plan through playful storytelling and hands-on fun.

Created with both churches and schools in mind, Cheeky Pandas is perfect for weekly lessons, one-off sessions, or Collective Worship. With engaging characters, catchy songs, and strong biblical themes, each series is designed to inspire children and support faith at every stage.

What are the lessons like?

Cheeky Pandas lessons comprise the following sections:

• On the Red Carpet – start the lesson with free play, then welcome kids with the a countdown using the Cheeky Pandas theme song.

• The Cheeky Pandas Present… - gather together to watch today's episode and explore the theme with activity and discussion time.

• The After Party – kids get crafty with a Panda Make, then sing or dance along to a Cheeky Pandas song.

• It’s a Wrap - finish the lesson with a time of prayer, then give everyone a Take Home sheet as you connect with families.

Content example: This catchy Cheeky Pandas tune will have everyone singing along.

CURRICULUM GUIDE

Series 1: Exploring Life with God (11 Lessons)

Themes: Prayer, Praise, Forgiveness, Help, Thanksgiving, and more
Standout guests include Bear Grylls, Nicky Gumbel, and The Most Reverend Justin Welby.

Example:
The Lost Guitar Pick
Based around the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the theme of the lesson is ‘Jesus.' This lesson explores the truth that we are all like sheep and sometimes get lost and go our own way, but Jesus goes to great lengths to find us and bring us home, because he loves us. With special guest The Most Reverend Justin Welby.

Series 2: Fruit of the Spirit (9 Lessons)

Each lesson dives into one of the Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5: love, joy, peace, patience, and more.

Example:
The Drum Machine: A Story About Joy
Kids will learn that we need to ask God for joy, which is a deep-down feeling of contentment and happiness despite our circumstances. Our joy can bubble over and make others feel joyful!

Series 3: Cheeky Pandas and the Jesus Storybook Bible (6 Lessons)

Narrated by beloved figures like Mary Berry and Bear Grylls, these episodes explore God’s love and plan of salvation through the award-winning Jesus Storybook Bible.

Example:
The Captain of the Storm
God is always in control. Children learn about how Jesus calmed the storm and are challenged to think about how they can ask for help when they need it, to offer help to others, and that above all, God is in control. Story narrated by Gemma Hunt.

Collective Worship Sessions

Perfect for school settings, this special edition of Cheeky Pandas includes interactive elements, storytelling, and reflection time tailored to Collective Worship. Based on both the Fruit of the Spirit and the Jesus Storybook Bible.

BONUS CONTENT

To complement the Cheeky Pandas: The Fruit of the Spirit series, we've carefully crafted 9 activity packs, each containing:

• The lesson memory verse

• Questions to think about

• Colouring and puzzles

• A food craft

• A creative make

Use them as a midweek activity or within the lesson itself for extra panda-monium!

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