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This week: Jesus tells a story about what happens when you build a house on sand and a house on rock. Matthew 7:24-27
JANUARY 30th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"The crowds were amazed at His teaching.” Matthew 7:28, NIV
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches me important things.
This week: Jesus tells a story about what happens when you build a house on sand and a house on rock. Matthew 7:24-27
Insight: TRANSFORMATION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, scissors, crayons or washable markers, glue sticks, and a permanent marker
- DO: Encourage children to fold their paper at the thick lines. Paper should be folded so the house design is on the outside of the fold. The words will be on the back of the house. Have children decorate the outside of their house then draw their family on the inside of the house.SAY: “In our Bible story today, Jesus taught us how to live. We heard about two men who built houses, one on the sand and the other on the rock. I have a house for you to make and decorate. Fold your paper at the solid lines. (Pause.) You should be able to see the roof and outside walls of your house. (Help re-fold as needed.) Decorate the outside of your house with the [crayons/markers]. (Pause.) Open your house and draw your family inside. (Pause.) You did a nice job of building your house and showing our family in it. Both houses in our story looked great but then it started to rain, harder and harder. The house built on the sand fell because the rain washed the sand away. But the house on the rock was still standing. The rain couldn’t wash away the rock. Jesus told us this story so He could teach us how to live and be strong like the house built on the rock. We can love everyone like God loves us and treat them like they are important to God. We can share and help, just like Jesus teaches us to do. I’m so glad we have a friend like Jesus to teach us important things. Who teaches me important things? [Bottom Line:] Jesus teaches me important things.”
- MORNING TIME
- When you go into your child’s room, say: "Good morning! I love you so much—and God loves you, too!"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: A Samaritan stops and helps a man who has been beaten and robbed, after two other men passed him by. Luke 10:25-37
JANUARY 23rd PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"The crowds were amazed at His teaching.” Matthew 7:28, NIV
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches me important things.
This week: A Samaritan stops and helps a man who has been beaten and robbed, after two other men passed him by. Luke 10:25-37
Insight: TRANSFORMATION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, crayons, scissors, and glue
- DO: Encourage children to glue the essentials items to their doctor bag.
- SAY: “In our story, we heard about a man who was walking down the road one day when he was robbed and hurt really bad. He needed help. You have a doctor's bag, but it's empty. Let's fill it with things that can help the hurt man. What things should a doctor have in their bag? (pause) Bandages. Do you see a picture of bandages? (pause) Add the bandages to your doctor's bag. (pause) What else should go in the doctor's bag? (continue naming all the items and having them glue the items to their bags.) You filled your doctor's bag with lots of things that can help people who are hurt. The man was lying on the road and asked someone to help him, but the first man walked right by him. Another man walked by and the hurt man asked him to help. He walked right by, too. A third person walked by, and the hurt man asked for help. This third man was a Samaritan. Samaritans and the hurt man's people were not friends, but the Samaritan stopped and helped the man. The Samaritan gave the hurt man bandages, put him on his donkey, and took him to a place to stay until he was better. The Samaritan was a great helper. We can be helpers, too. We can help everyone: parents, teachers, friends, everyone! The imprtant thing that Jesus taught us in this story is that we can help everyone. I'm so glad we have a friend like Jesus to teach us important things. Who teaches me important things? [Bottom Line] Jesus teaches me important things."
- DRIVE TIME
- While on the go, say: "What are some things you like to do with your friends?"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: A man decides to build bigger barns to store his extra food instead of sharing it with others. Acts 2:45; Luke 12:16-21
JANUARY 16th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"The crowds were amazed at His teaching.” Matthew 7:28, NIV
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches me important things.
This week: A man decides to build bigger barns to store his extra food instead of sharing it with others. Acts 2:45; Luke 12:16-21
Insight: TRANSFORMATION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, yellow dot markers or crayons
- DO: Encourage the children to fill the barn with yellow dots using their crayons or markers. Color the barn as desired.
- SAY: “Friends, come sit with me at the table. Let’s make a craft that will help us remember that it’s always better to share. Look on your paper. What do you see? (Pause.) That’s right; it’s a barn! This is like the barn in our Bible story today. We heard how the farmer had so much food that it filled his barn. Let’s fill your barn with grain. Use your marker or crayon to fill in your barn. (Pause.) Keep adding the grain until it’s all filled up. Jesus told the story we heard today to teach us something very important. The farmer in our story grew a lot of food for his family. He grew so much food that it filled his barn with a lot left over. So, he decided that he would build a bigger barn to keep all the food to himself. God gave the farmer way more food than he needed. The farmer could have shared and helped a lot of people, but he didn’t. Sometimes God gives us more than we need, too, so we can share with others. That’s the important thing Jesus taught us in this story. God wants us to share. I’m so glad we have Jesus to teach us important things. Who teaches me important things? [Bottom Line] Jesus teaches me important things.”
- DRIVE TIME
- While on the go, say: "What are some things you like to do with your friends?"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: A shepherd leaves his flock of 99 sheep to go looking for his one lost sheep. Luke 15:3-7
JANUARY 9th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"The crowds were amazed at His teaching.” Matthew 7:28, NIV
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches me important things.
This week: A shepherd leaves his flock of 99 sheep to go looking for his one lost sheep. Luke 15:3-7
Insight: TRANSFORMATION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, cotton balls, glue, and markers
- DO: Encourage to color their sheep and then glue cotton balls on to the paper to create the “body” of the sheep.
- SAY: “In our Bible story today, Jesus told a story about a shepherd and his sheep. He was counting his sheep and noticed one was missing. Let’s make a picture of that lost sheep. On your paper are the legs and the face of the sheep. We’ll use the cotton balls to fill in the sheep’s body. Use the glue place the cotton balls where the wool would typically be. There’s your cute little sheep. Jesus said that the shepherd loved all of his sheep; each one mattered to him. So he went out to find the one missing sheep. Jesus told us this story to teach us something very important: we are important to God. He tells us that if we were lost, God would find us then celebrate. You are important to God. I’m glad we have Jesus to teach us important things. Who teaches me important things? [Bottom Line] Jesus teaches me important things.”
- CUDDLE TIME
- Cuddle with your child and pray: "Jesus, thank You for teaching us that we are important to God."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: A father welcomes his son with love when the son returns from wasting all of his inheritance. Luke 15:11-24
JANUARY 2nd PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"The crowds were amazed at His teaching.” Matthew 7:28, NIV
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches me important things.
This week: A father welcomes his son with love when the son returns from wasting all of his inheritance. Luke 15:11-24
Insight: TRANSFORMATION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, sentence strips or piece of paper, scissors, glue sticks, and pen
- DO:Show children how to accordion fold their sentence strip/sheet of paper. Help as needed. Encourage children to glue “Son” to one end of the sentence strip and “Dad” to the other end. Show children how spread out the sentence strip so the dad and son are far apart then fold it back up so the dad and son are close together.
- SAY: “Today, we heard a story that Jesus told to teach us that God loves, us no matter what! It’s the story of a dad and his son. Take your sentence strip and fold it back and forth like this. (Demonstrate.) Great! Rub the glue stick on one end of the sentence strip and press the picture of the son to it. (Pause.) Now rub the glue stick on the other end of the sentence strip and press the picture of the dad to it. (Pause.) Pull the ends apart like this. (Spread out the sentence strip.) The son took all the money and went far away from home. He spent money on food, clothes, and his friends until there was no money left. He made a lot of bad choices. He didn’t have anywhere to sleep or any food to eat! So he decided to go home. Now fold the strip back together like this. (Demonstrate.) When the dad saw his son walking, he ran to him and hugged him. Then he threw a party to celebrate that his son had come home. The dad loved his son even though he had made bad choices and spent all the money. But God loves us even more than that! God loves us, no matter what! He won’t get mad when we mess up, He wants to forgive us and help us. Jesus tells us this story because He wants us to know that God loves us, no matter what. I’m so glad we have a friend like Jesus to teach us important things. Who teaches me important things? [Bottom Line] Jesus teaches me important things.”
- MORNING TIME
- When you go into your child’s room, say: "Good morning! God loves you—and I do too!"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week:Wise men follow a special star to Jesus, and when they see Him, they give Him gifts and worship Him. Matthew 2:1-2; 2:9-11
DECEMBER 26th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"God has given a son to us." Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
This week: Wise men follow a special star to Jesus, and when they see Him, they give Him gifts and worship Him. Matthew 2:1-2; 2:9-11
Insight: CONNECTION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, markers or crayons, large craft stick or straw, and decorating supplies (tape, glitter, paint, tissue paper squares)
- DO: Encourage children to decorate their star then help them tape it to the craft stick or straw.
- SAY: “We heard another great story and learned another fun letter. ‘W’ is for Wise Men. What did the wise men follow in our story today? (Pause.) You got it! They followed a big, bright, beautiful star. Let’s make a star to help us remember our story from today. Remember it was big, bright, and beautiful! You can use any of the fun papers and glue them on or color with the fun sparkly crayons. (Pause.) Yours is beautiful! Let me help you tape the craft stick to the back of your star. (Pause.) Hold them up high and say, [Bottom Line] ‘God gave us Jesus.’” (Repeat.) We can celebrate Jesus all year, not just at Christmas. Every day is a great day to celebrate Jesus. Today, we heard how the wise men knew that God was sending someone very special, and they wanted to see Him. When a big, bright, beautiful star appeared in the sky, they knew that the needed to follow it. They followed it for a very long time until it stopped over a house. It was the house where Jesus lived. The wise men knew that He was the very special person they were looking for. He was the one God sent to show His love for everyone. They bowed down and worshipped Him and gave Him their very best gifts. The wise men traveled a long, long way to give Jesus gifts and worship Him. They knew that God gave us Jesus because He loves us so much. How do we know God loves us? [Bottom Line:] God gave us Jesus.”
- BATH TIME
- During bath time, add a star sponge or plastic star toy. Talk about how wise men followed a special star all the way to Jesus.
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: God sends angels to tell shepherds that Jesus has been born, and they run to see Him. Luke 2:8-21
DECEMBER 19th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"God has given a son to us." Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
This week: God sends angels to tell shepherds that Jesus has been born, and they run to see Him. Luke 2:8-21
Insight: CONNECTION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, markers or crayons
- DO: Encourage the children to place their fingers on the “S” in the center of the page. Identify the letter and its sound. Instruct the children to color all the S’s on the page. Talk about the field scene in the background and how the shepherds were in the field when the angel appeared with some very big news!
- SAY: “What letter do you see in the center of the page? (Pause.) Yes, it’s an ‘S’! ‘S’ is for Shepherd. Let’s use our dot markers to cover all the S’s you see on the page. I see a field on your page. Where were the shepherds on the night Jesus was born? (Pause.) They were out in the field, watching over their sheep. That’s right! And what happened? (Pause.) Yes! An angel appeared to tell them that Jesus was born. And then a whole sky full of angels appeared because this was VERY big news! What did the shepherds do when they heard that Jesus was born? (Pause.) That’s right, they ran to see Baby Jesus because they were so excited! You did a great job finding the S’s. ‘S’ is for Shepherd! After they saw Baby Jesus, the shepherds told everyone the good news! They wanted everyone to know that [Bottom Line] God gave us Jesus. And why did God give us Jesus? Because He loves us! How do we know God loves us? We know because [Bottom Line] God gave us Jesus.”
- DRIVE TIME
- While on the go, ask your child: "We all have things we want to share or tell. What is something you want to share or tell me about?"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, and Jesus is born in a stable because there are no other rooms.
DECEMBER 12th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"God has given a son to us." Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
This week: Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, and Jesus is born in a stable because there are no other rooms.
Insight: CONNECTION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page; glue sticks; yarn; hole punch; scissors; and a permanent marker
- DO: Encourage children to glue Baby Jesus to the center of their ornament and color hay under Him. Talk about “J” is for Jesus.
- SAY: “What a great story we learned today of God’s love for us. God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus. Let’s make an ornament today. On your ornament is ‘J’ is for Jesus. Glue the picture of Baby Jesus to your ornament. (Pause.) Now color hay under Baby Jesus. This looks fantastic! You can hang it on our tree. We heard how Mary and Joseph had to go all the way to Bethlehem to be counted. It was a long trip and Mary was pregnant, so she rode on a donkey. Once they got there, they tried to find a place to stay but all the rooms in the inn were full! But the nice innkeeper let them stay in his stable with the animals. Something amazing happened in that stable. A very special baby boy was born, and Mary named Him Jesus. ‘J’ is for Jesus. God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus. How do we know God loves us? [Bottom Line:] God gave us Jesus.”
- CUDDLE TIME
- Cuddle with your child and pray: "Thank You for showing us You love us this week." (Name some ways God has shown His love to you.)
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: God sends an angel to tell Mary that she is going to have God's Son and His name will be Jesus.
DECEMBER 5th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"God has given a son to us." Isaiah 9:6, NCV
Bottom Line: God gave us Jesus.
This week: God sends an angel to tell Mary that she is going to have God's Son and His name will be Jesus.
Insight: CONNECTION
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page and crayons or markers
- DO: Help children trace their right hand to the right side of their "A." Trace their left hand to the left side of the "A." Review the Bible story.
- SAY: “Today, we learned that God had big news to share. The very first person He told was a lady named Mary, and God sent an angel to tell her! On your paper is a big letter . . . A! That’s right! And what did we learn ‘A’ is for? (Pause.) Angel! Good job! You’re going to turn this letter A into an angel. What do angels have? (Pause.) Wings, that’s right. To give your angel its first wing, we need to trace one hand with this pencil. (Pause.) Now trace your other hand on the other side of the ‘A.’ (Pause.) Fantastic! What sweet angel A’s you made! ‘A’ is for . . . Angel! In our story today, we learned that God loved us way before we were even born! Isn’t that amazing? God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus. God sent an angel to tell Mary that she would have a baby and His name would be Jesus. The angel told her that Jesus would grow up and do amazing things. I’m so glad that God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus, and we get to celebrate Him at Christmas. How do we know God loves us? [Bottom Line:] God gave us Jesus.”
- MORNING TIME
- When you go into your child’s room, say: "Good morning! I’m so glad God gave you to me!"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"What If This Was Your Last Christmas?" by Brandon Janous
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
This week: A woman and her husband build a special room for Elisha to stay in when he visits. 2 Kings 4:8-17
NOVEMBER 28TH PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.” Psalm 111:1, ESV
Bottom Line: I can thank God for everything.
This week: A woman and her husband build a special room for Elisha to stay in when he visits. 2 Kings 4:8-17
Insight: DESIGN
Discipleship Kit:
- Parent Guide – Use this parent guide to help you walk through discipling your preschooler this week
- Story Video – Each week there will be a new Story Video to watch (from Orange Media)
- Memory Verse Song – Your preschooler will learn this month’s memory verse along with hand signals
Activities:
- Home Connection
- NEED: Activity Page, scissors, glue sticks, and crayons or markers
- DO: Encourage children to fill Elisha’s room with the furnishings. Talk about how we can thank God for people who help us.
- SAY: “In our story today, we learned about a man named Elisha. He was God's friend and traveled around to do God's work. One day, Elisha met a woman who wanted to help him. She made dinner for him every time he came to town. The woman and her husband wanted to help Elisha even more, so they built a room on the roof of their house. This is Elisha's room. (Hold up the blank room.) It doesn't have anything in it. So let's add some furniture! Do you see a picture of a bed? (Pause.) Find a spot in your room and glue it. (Pause.) He also had a desk. Do you see a picture of a table and chair? (Pause.) Find a spot in your room and glue it. (Pause.) There was one more thing: a lamp so he could see. Do you see a picture of a lamp? (Pause.) Glue the lamp somewhere in your room. (Pause.) You did a great job of putting the things in Elisha's room. Elisha was so happy and thankful when he saw his room. The woman and her husband were such great helpers. Elisha was very thankful that God had given him people to help him. God gives us people to help us, too. Who can you thank for everything? [Bottome Line] I can thank God for everything."
- Drive Time
- While on the go, ask your child: "What are your favorite things to eat?"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"50 Things to be Grateful for Right Now" by Parent Cue
Connect:
We’d love to connect with you on our social media accounts and see how your experience with your preschoolers is going. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram and then tag us in your photos and posts.
- Facebook (2 separate groups)
- Instagram – @Preschoolattheheights
By Preschool at The Heights
