Kids Karavan
We love our preschoolers! From ages two
through kindergarten, children are wide-eyed and enthusiastic about
learning. That makes for fun for the children on Sunday mornings as well
as a rewarding experience for teachers and helpers who work with our
preschoolers.
Each Sunday morning schedule (both at 8:45 and 10:30 sessions) includes a Bible story, creative activity, playground time and snack. Music, videos and puppets are used periodically to further enhance the lesson. There is also plenty of time for children to have free play with their Sunday morning friends in class.
This is a special time for preschoolers. Making new friends, learning classroom behavior and especially getting to learn more about Jesus.
Curriculum
We use a wonderful and flexible program called Hands-On Bible Curriculum. It
presents simple Bible truths in a fresh, interactive setting. Each lesson is
based on an important Bible story.
During the morning, children participate in variety of memorable learning experiences that help them understand one important point. We know that young children learn best by doing, smelling, tasting, feeling, hearing, and seeing. They need to be actively involved in lively experiences that bring home the lesson's point.
Each session (8:45 and 10:30) follows the same Bible lesson, offering a different schedule of activities so the children can stay both sessions and enjoy it all!
Promotion Process
Young children appreciate stability and consistency. So, once assigned to
a class that is age appropriate, they remain there until September of each
year. There are few exceptions:
Children in our Trekkers room do not promote to the Hikers unless they are potty-trained. The Trekkers room has immediate access to bathroom facilities that make the transition from diapers to potty an easier process!
Children in Travelers (pre-K) may enjoy that room for one or two years. Promotion to Trailblazers happens when a child is actually enrolled in kindergarten at school. This way, children will begin their "school" years with other children who are at the same stage.
Questions? Call Janet Cleland: 714.524.1744