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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.” - 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 “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

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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

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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 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 Characteristics

Preschool Play Senses Curiosity Hands-on Experiences Relationships Satisfaction Imitation Repetition Play Senses Curiosity Hands-on Experiences Relationships Satisfaction Imitation Repetition Ways Preschoolers Learn

Preschool Verbal Natural Relational Logical Musical Visual Reflective Physical Verbal Natural Relational Logical Musical Visual Reflective Physical Approaches 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 Environment

Preschool Physical 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 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? Mental

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:

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:

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Preschool TELEPHONE Upcoming events “Missed You” calls Seasonal ideas for child and parent Upcoming events “Missed You” calls Seasonal ideas for child and parent

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