Discover Play & Faith

Bible Time: Prayer and Bible are infused throughout our daily activities

Dramatic Play: a time to “make believe” and help develop interpersonal social skills.

Fine Motor Skills: (small muscle development) Coloring, writing with different material, painting, working with playdough etc

Skills: (large muscle development) Outside activities, climbing, bikes, balls and age appropriate games.

Literacy: Listening to stories, acting them out in Reader’s Theaters, puzzles and exposure to printed words. 

Music & Movement: Singing and dancing to songs, videos and instruments. 

Arts and Crafts: Theme related creative arts to discover and express personal and natural abilities.

Science/Social Studies: Learning about God’s creation, our world and community around us. 

Quiet/Rest Time: This allows our bodies to grow and it is important for healthy bodies.

August 17-28

Use this time to teach children class rules, familiarize the children with classroom routines

and establish classroom understanding.

September

Key Concept- Self-control

School Rules- I can be helpful, respectful and safe

Theme- Back to School (work on classroom management)

Memory Verse:  Luke 6:31 – Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Aug 31-Sept. 4   First Seven Days/Gods Garden/ (pg. 8-17)

Sept. 8-11     The Snake in the Garden (Pg. 18-22)

Sept. 14-18     The Flood & The Rainbow (Pg. 24)

Sept. 21-25     The Tower of Babe (pg. 32) 

Sept. 28-Oct 2   Samson (pg. 140)

October

Key Concept- Friendship, sharing and kindness

Theme-Be a Kind Friend

Memory Verse:  Matthew 22:39 – You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Oct. 5-9     Naomi & Ruth (pg. 145)  

Oct. 13-16   A Prayer Answered/Samuel the Prophet (pg. 148-153)

Oct. 19-23   Elisha’s Miracles (pg. 196)

Oct. 26-30     A Lost Book is Found (pg. 202)

November

Key Concept- Be Thankful

Theme- Thanksgiving

Memory Verse: Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad.

Nov. 2-6   Daniel & the Lion’s (pg. 223)  

Nov. 9-13     Gideon’s Army (pg. 136)

Nov. 16-20     Elijah & the Bad King/Who is the True God (pg. 182-190)

Nov. 23,24    Review/Holiday Week Focus on Thankfulness

December

Key Concept-  Jesus is Born

Theme-  Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus’ birth

Memory Verse-  John 3:16- God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son

     Believes in him will not parish but have eternal life. 

Nov. 30-Dec 4   A Message for Mary (pg. 250-253) Jesus is Born (Pg. 255-258)

Dec. 7-11    The Shepherds (pg. 259) Jesus is Blessed (Pg. 263)

Dec 14-18   The Wise Men from the East (pg. 267) Escape to Egypt (Pg. 270)

January

Key Concept-    Jesus grows up!  

Theme-    Jesus starts His ministry  

Memory Verse-  Hebrews 13:8-Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. 

Jan. 5-8   Young Jesus in the Temple (pg. 273)

Jan. 11-15   Jesus & John the Baptist (pg. 278)

Jan 19-22   Twelve Men (pg. 285)

Jan 25-29   Miracle in Cana (Pg. 289) Jesus the Healer (Pg. 293)

February

Key Concept-  Love and friendship

Theme-  Valentine’s Day  

Memory Verse-  John 3:23-Love one another

Feb. 1-5   Jesus Heals A Crippled Man (pg. 312)

Feb. 8-12  Two Miracles in One Day (pg. 317)

Feb 16-19   Women Helpers (Pg. 323)

Feb 22-26     The Blind Man Sees (pg. 365)

March

Key Concept-   Jesus gave his life for us

Theme-  Easter

Memory Verse-  Romans 10:13-Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved  

Mar. 1-5     Jesus the Servant (Pg. 427) The Last Supper (Pg. 433) 

Mar. 8-12     A Dark Friday (pg. 437) A Joyful Sunday (Pg. 442)

Mar. 15-19     Jesus is Alive (Pg. 450)

Mar. 22-25  Jesus is Taken to Heaven (Pg. 454)

April

Key concept-    Let your light shine for Jesus  

Theme-  Serve others

Memory Verse-  Matthew 5:14-You are the light of the world 

Mar. 30-Apr. 2  The Holy Spirit (Pg. 458)

Apr. 5-9    The Real Neighbor (Pg. 370)

Apr. 19-23     Martha & Mary (Pg. 376) 

Apr. 12-16  Spring Break/Closed

Apr. 26-30     The Lost Sheep (pg. 386)

May

Key Concept-  Jesus loves me

Theme-  Caring for others

Memory Verse-  Psalm 136:1-Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever

May 3-7     Two Sons (pg. 389)

May 10-14     A Sinner is Saved (Pg. 407)

May 17-21     Jesus Blesses the Children (Pg. 400)

May 24-28  Last week of school (Free Week)