1. Preparation 101

2. For Coordinators

3. Responsibilities of Coordinators Plan Recruit Train Equip Encourage Reward

4. Training and Equipping Teachers Develop a training plan. Recruit temporary mentors for new teachers. Meet with new teachers to plan initial session(s). Hold meetings to plan units. Provide supply coordinators.

5. Preparation 101 For Teachers

6. “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave does not make us timid, but it gives us power, love and self-discipline.” —2 Timothy 1:5-7

7. First page

8. Session Planner

9. Word Search

10. Hello

11. Know

12. Grow

13. Show

14. Option

15. Overtime

16. Multiple Intelligences

17. Route 1: Scenic Route ©iStockphoto.com/Nathan Watkins

18. Route 2: Rush Hour Route ©iStockphoto.com/buzbuzzer

19. Route 3: Road Under Construction—Detour Ahead ©iStockphoto.com/Anthony Ladd

20. Team 1 Follow Route 1 (Scenic Route): Plan for a 40-minute session with seven children who are dismissed from the adult service following the opening praise/worship time. Team 2 Follow Route 2 (Rush-Hour Route): Plan for a 60-minute session with twelve children following a 20-minute free play and activity time. Team 3 Follow Route 3 (Construction Zone): Plan for a 50-minute session with nine children following an opening worship time. Remember that your group should plan as though you are planning a lesson the day before you teach it. Are there things you need to eliminate or change?

21. A Planning Challenge Identify your obstacles to preparation. Visualize best- and worst-case scenarios. Ask yourself some difficult questions about your priorities.