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Preschool
Preschool
ReachReach InviteInvite
TeachTeach DiscoverDiscover
MinisterMinister ConnectConnect
Preschool
“We have known that Sunday School is a vital component of the past for American churches. Its history is almost as old as our nation itself. But more and more the research indicated that Sunday School is not only our past, it is our future as well.”
“We have known that Sunday School is a vital component of the past for American churches. Its history is almost as old as our nation itself. But more and more the research indicated that Sunday School is not only our past, it is our future as well.”
- Dr. Thom Rainer,High Expectations: The Remarkable Secret
for Keeping People in Your Church
- Dr. Thom Rainer,High Expectations: The Remarkable Secret
for Keeping People in Your Church
Preschool
Preschool
1. Churchwide Events
2. Vacation Bible School
3. Weekday Programs
4. Sunday Morning Visitors
5. Adult Sunday School Classes
6. Expectant Parents
1. Churchwide Events
2. Vacation Bible School
3. Weekday Programs
4. Sunday Morning Visitors
5. Adult Sunday School Classes
6. Expectant Parents
Preschool
Contact 1-2-3
First Contact
Contact 1-2-3
First Contact
Preschool
1. We have something to offer preschoolers (birth through kindergarten).
2. We have a mandate from God to teach His children (Deuteronomy 6:5-9).
3. We must give the children a foundation off of which to build an understanding of God and how they relate to Him.
1. We have something to offer preschoolers (birth through kindergarten).
2. We have a mandate from God to teach His children (Deuteronomy 6:5-9).
3. We must give the children a foundation off of which to build an understanding of God and how they relate to Him.
Preschool
• Love• Trust• Acceptance• Independence• Freedom• Security• Guidance• A Sense of Accomplishment
• Love• Trust• Acceptance• Independence• Freedom• Security• Guidance• A Sense of Accomplishment
Basic NeedsBasic Needs
Preschool
• Curious• Active• Creative• Self-centered• Sensitive• Limited Attention Span• Literal-minded• Explores Limits
• Curious• Active• Creative• Self-centered• Sensitive• Limited Attention Span• Literal-minded• Explores Limits
Basic CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics
Preschool
• Play• Senses• Curiosity• Hands-on Experiences• Relationships• Satisfaction• Imitation• Repetition
• Play• Senses• Curiosity• Hands-on Experiences• Relationships• Satisfaction• Imitation• Repetition
Ways Preschoolers LearnWays Preschoolers Learn
Preschool
• Verbal• Natural• Relational• Logical• Musical• Visual• Reflective• Physical
• Verbal• Natural• Relational• Logical• Musical• Visual• Reflective• Physical
Approaches to LearningApproaches to Learning
Preschool
1. Singing
2. Telling the Bible story
3. Relaying a Bible truth
4. Interacting with the child through Bible teaching
1. Singing
2. Telling the Bible story
3. Relaying a Bible truth
4. Interacting with the child through Bible teaching
Preschool
Bible Teaching for Kids Babies Leader Pack
Bible Teaching for Kids 1s & 2s Leader Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids 3s – Pre-K Leader Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids 3s – Pre-K Learner Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids Kindergarten Leader Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids Babies Leader Pack
Bible Teaching for Kids 1s & 2s Leader Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids 3s – Pre-K Leader Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids 3s – Pre-K Learner Guide
Bible Teaching for Kids Kindergarten Leader Guide
Preschool
Are children encouraged to work in the Bible-learning activity centers?
Are children free to make choices in the Bible-learning activities they choose?
Are children encouraged to engage in play with others?
Are children encouraged to work in the Bible-learning activity centers?
Are children free to make choices in the Bible-learning activities they choose?
Are children encouraged to engage in play with others?
Social / Emotional EnvironmentSocial / Emotional Environment
Preschool
Physical EnvironmentPhysical Environment
Is the room arranged in a way that allows teachers to see all the children as they plan and work in Bible-learning centers?
Are resources and materials safe for all children to use?
Are equipment and resources checked frequently for safety?
Is the room arranged in a way that allows teachers to see all the children as they plan and work in Bible-learning centers?
Are resources and materials safe for all children to use?
Are equipment and resources checked frequently for safety?
Preschool
Do you have more than one Bible in the room?
Do teachers use prayer thoughts when appropriate? Are preschoolers encouraged to voice prayers during the session?
Are children encouraged to recall a Bible verse or story when used in context to a Bible truth during the session?
Do you have more than one Bible in the room?
Do teachers use prayer thoughts when appropriate? Are preschoolers encouraged to voice prayers during the session?
Are children encouraged to recall a Bible verse or story when used in context to a Bible truth during the session?
Spiritual EnvironmentSpiritual Environment
Preschool
Do teachers consider the learning needs of each child (using the activities suggested in the session to provide a variety of activities) as they plan?
Are 3s–Pre-K and Kindergarten children encouraged to participate in group time learning? Do teachers utilize several choices to relay the Bible truth to preschoolers during group time?
Are Bible truths relayed to the child in ways he can understand?
Do teachers consider the learning needs of each child (using the activities suggested in the session to provide a variety of activities) as they plan?
Are 3s–Pre-K and Kindergarten children encouraged to participate in group time learning? Do teachers utilize several choices to relay the Bible truth to preschoolers during group time?
Are Bible truths relayed to the child in ways he can understand?
MentalMental
Preschool
Preschoolers may be left in preschool rooms only when designated adults are present.
Room temperatures are kept at a comfortable setting (72-74 degrees F).
All preschool teachers follow your church’s security policies.
Keep all potentially poisonous substances out of preschool rooms.
Keep an information card on each child.
Preschoolers may be left in preschool rooms only when designated adults are present.
Room temperatures are kept at a comfortable setting (72-74 degrees F).
All preschool teachers follow your church’s security policies.
Keep all potentially poisonous substances out of preschool rooms.
Keep an information card on each child.
Safety Checklist:Safety Checklist:
Preschool
Designate an emergency exit crib in which babies can be placed and rolled to safety by the teachers.
Provide other disaster plans.
Inform parents of your emergency procedures.
Provide training in infant/child CPR for preschool teachers.
Designate an emergency exit crib in which babies can be placed and rolled to safety by the teachers.
Provide other disaster plans.
Inform parents of your emergency procedures.
Provide training in infant/child CPR for preschool teachers.
Emergency Procedures:Emergency Procedures:
Preschool
Preschool
MAILMAIL
Birthday cards
Thank you cards
Get well cards
Missed you cards
Birthday cards
Thank you cards
Get well cards
Missed you cards
Preschool
TELEPHONETELEPHONE
Upcoming events
“Missed You” calls
Seasonal ideas for child and parent
Upcoming events
“Missed You” calls
Seasonal ideas for child and parent
Preschool
VISITATIONVISITATION
ParentLife
BabyLife
Stand Firm
Journey
ParentLife
BabyLife
Stand Firm
Journey
Preschool
INVITE
INVITE
DISCOVER
DISCOVER
CONNECT
CONNECT
Preschool
Preschool