Vision and Mission and Values

Vision and Mission
This curriculum is designed to reach kids and to direct them toward becoming fully-devoted followers of Christ. The preschool ages are a time when children learn who Jesus is and begin to experience His love. These years are crucial in guiding kids toward making a personal, informed commitment to becoming a believer in and follower of Christ. It is during this time that kids begin to understand Jesus really existed and that He loves them personally.

Guiding Values
Six foundational principles guided the decisions and choices made in this curriculum. These principles and examples of their expression in the curriculum are listed below.

Principle 1
Children learn best in an environment and through activities targeted to their age level.
Each lesson was chosen with a preschool child in mind. Bible stories, activities, and suggested songs are in an age-appropriate language a preschooler will understand. Each lesson is guided by one Key Concept intentionally repeated throughout the lesson; this repetition allows a young child to internalize the concept.

Principle 2
Children learn best in an environment that is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe.
A feeling of safety and security is one of a child’s most important needs. The beginning of each hour starts with an Activity Stations time designed to be welcoming and fun for children with activities intentionally chosen to promote the physical well-being of a child. Small Group time is also effective in providing a safe environment to allow kids to express themselves as they get to know the leader and other children in the group.  

Principle 3
Children learn best when lessons are relevant to their lives and help them make a personal application.
Kids need to understand how the Bible relates to their everyday lives. This relevancy is key to helping them choose a personal relationship with Jesus and to growing and developing in that relationship. Each lesson clearly lists a set of objectives;  KNOW WHAT, SO WHAT, and NOW WHAT, designed to help children discover the relevancy of the Bible in their lives.

Principle 4
Children learn best in the context of a small group where intentional shepherding takes place.
Life changes happen best in the context of a smaller group of children. A regular, consistent Small Group leader can make a huge difference in the life of a child, which is why this curriculum provides Small Group activities encouraging relational connections and personal applications.

Principle 5
Children learn best when Bible stories and truths are presented in engaging,
creative ways.
The Bible is the most amazing book ever written. The biblical message is powerful and effective—the same yesterday, today, and forever. In order to reach kids with this message, we developed activities and stories that keep children engaged. The curriculum teaches the Bible lesson imaginatively through creative teaching techniques, appealing music, visual interest, surprises, games, and fun activities that vary from week to week and unit to unit.

Principle 6
Children learn best when they are having fun!
Fun is the language of kids. When children have fun at a particular place, they can’t wait to go back. Church should be that engaging for kids. The activities and materials in this curriculum were chosen for their preschool appeal and designed to make learning about Jesus just plain FUN!

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