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This week: When Moses and God's people, the Israelites, are hungry, God gives them bread every morning to eat. Exodus 16
NOVEMBER 21ST 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: When Moses and God's people, the Israelites, are hungry, God gives them bread every morning to eat. Exodus 16
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, crayons or markers
- DO: Encourage children to color their activity page and draw manna on the ground for the people.
- SAY: “Today, we heard a story about the Israelites when they were hungry in the desert. In our story, God would send the Israelites bread from heaven every morning. Draw manna all over the ground on your picture. (Pause.) Great job! When the Israelites were in the desert, they were hot, sweaty, and hungry! God told them that He would give them bread from heaven and when they woke up, they could eat it. They were so excited and thankful to see the food. They knew they could trust God to give them the food they needed. We can thank God, too, because He can give us the food we need. Who can you thank for everything? [Bottom 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
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This week:Jonathan gives David his coat, sword, bow, and belt to show how thankful he is for their friendship. 1 Samuel 18:1-4
NOVEMBER 14th 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: Jonathan gives David his coat, sword, bow, and belt to show how thankful he is for their friendship. 1 Samuel 18:1-4
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, crayons or markers
- DO: Encourage children to draw a coat and belt on the gingerbread David.
- SAY: “Today, we heard a story about a guy named David and his friend, Jonathan. This little gingerbread man will be David from our story. David was a shepherd who took care of sheep. Jonathan was the son of the king and lived in a palace. They were good friends and loved spending time together. One time, Jonathan was so thankful for his friend David that he gave him his coat. Draw the coat on David. (Pause.) And he gave David his belt. Draw Jonathan’s belt on David. (Pause.) What a great friend! David was so thankful that God gave him a friend like Jonathan. I’m so glad God gives us friends. We can show how thankful we are for our friends by sharing, saying kind words, and lots of other ways. Who can you thank for everything? [Bottom Line] I can thank God for everything.”
- Cuddle Time
- Cuddle with your child and pray: "God, we thank You for our friends. Help us to be a good friend by sharing, using kind words, and helping."
- 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
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This week: Boaz takes care of Ruth and Naomi by giving them grain because they are family. Ruth 1-2
NOVEMBER 7th 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: Boaz takes care of Ruth and Naomi by giving them grain because they are family. Ruth 1-2
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, crayons or markers, and scissors
- DO: Encourage children to add the garden and smiley face stickers around the border of the frame.
- SAY: “We’re learning that we can thank God for everything, especially our family. “Let’s make a picture frame! Let’s draw on your frame. (Pause.) Try drawing flowers and smiley faces on your frame! Then we can add our family picture inside your frame! In our story today, we learned about a lady named Naomi. Naomi’s husband and sons had died, and she was all alone. She decided to go back to the town where she grew up. Ruth, who had been married to one of her sons, said she would go with her; she would be her family! God gave Naomi family to help her. They walked all the way to the town where Naomi grew up. When they got there, they were so hungry, but didn’t have any food. Ruth saw a field nearby where workers gathered grain. As they gathered the grain, some would fall to the ground. So Ruth went behind the workers and gathered what had fallen to the ground. The owner of the field was Boaz. When he found out she was family, he made sure she had plenty of good food to pick from his garden. Ruth and Naomi said thank you for the family that God gave them to help them. All families look different and all families can take care of each other. Thank you, God, for giving us our families! Who can you thank for everything? [Bottom Line] I can thank God for everything.”
- Morning Time
- When you go into your child’s room, say: "Good morning! I’m so thankful for you! You make me so happy!"
- 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
This week: King David praises God to say, "Thank You!" 2 Samuel 6:12-15
OCTOBER 31ST PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid . . . for the Lord your God goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV
Bottom Line: God made me to do big things.
This week: King David praises God to say, "Thank You!" 2 Samuel 6:12-15
Insight: IDENTITY
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, craft stick or yarn, scissors, glue, & sharpie
- DO: Encourage children to decorate their mask. Talk about how we can praise God for making us to do big things.
- SAY: “Every super kid needs a superhero mask. Let’s sit at the table and make one. Color your mask and decorate it with stickers so it’s as super as you are. (Pause.) Great! Hold it up to your face and repeat after me. God made me to do big things. (Repeat.) He did, and we can praise God just like David did in our story today. David knew that God made him to do big things, so he celebrated and praised God. David saved a sheep from a lion when he was a shepherd. David battled the giant, Goliath, when others were too afraid, and he knocked him to the ground. When David became king, he helped take care of Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. God made David to do so many big things, and that’s why David praised God by dancing and making music and singing songs. David praised God because he wanted to say thank you. God made us to do big things, so we can celebrate and praise God, too. Who made you to do big things? [Bottom Line] God made me to do big things.”
- Morning Time
- When you go into your child’s room, say: "Good morning! I’m so proud of you."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent" by Stephanie Thomas
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: King David helps Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, and shows kindness to Jonathan's family. 1 Samuel 20:14-17; 2 Samuel 9:1-13
OCTOBER 24TH PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid . . . for the Lord your God goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV
Bottom Line: God made me to do big things.
This week: King David helps Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, and shows kindness to Jonathan's family. 1 Samuel 20:14-17; 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Insight: IDENTITY
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 and crayons
- DO: Have the children glue “Mephibosheth” to the King David at the Table” page. Have the children draw food on the table.
- SAY: “Come sit at the table with me. In our story, King David invited someone to his table, too. On your paper, there’s a king sitting at a table. Who is that king? (Pause.) That’s right! It’s King David, and he invited a man named Mephibosheth to join him at his table. Glue the picture of Mephibosheth to the table. (Pause.) Now fill the king’s table by drawing the different food they would eat. (Pause.) Great job! In our Bible story, we heard about some best friends named David and Jonathan. The friends had to say goodbye, but before they did, David promised Jonathan that he would always take care of his family. Later, David became the king, and he remembered his promise. He sent people to find Jonathan’s family. They found Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth! He couldn’t walk and needed someone to help him. David gave him land, a place to live, people to take care of him, and he always had a place at the table. David did a very big thing and took care of Mephibosheth. God made us to do very big things and help people, too. Who made you to do big things? [Bottom Line] God made me to do big things.”
- Bath Time
- During bath time, have your child try something new, like make a tower with their toys, or wash their hands with a washcloth. Then encourage them by saying: "Look at how God made you. You can [fill in the blank]."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent" by Stephanie Thomas
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: David battles Goliath with only a sling and a stone when King Saul and his army are too afraid. 1 Samuel 17:1-50
OCTOBER 17TH PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid . . . for the Lord your God goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV
Bottom Line: God made me to do big things.
This week: David battles Goliath with only a sling and a stone when King Saul and his army are too afraid. 1 Samuel 17:1-50
Insight: IDENTITY
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, scissors, SOLO cup, wax paper cup & crayons
- DO: Have children color and then glue the “David Sticker” to the small paper cup and the “Goliath Sticker” to the big plastic cup. Act-out the story with the cups. Review the Bible Story.
- SAY: “Today, we heard a story about how God helped David do big things when he challenged the giant, Goliath. Let’s make cup toys of David and Goliath. You have a small cup and a big cup. Which of these cups would be David? (Pause). Yes! The small cup would be David. Add this sticker of David to your small cup. (Pause). On the big cup, add the sticker of Goliath. (Pause). Great job! We’ll use these to help us retell the story. Get your Goliath cup. (Pause). Goliath was a big, mean giant who wanted to do mean things to God’s people, the Israelites. Every day, Goliath would tease the Israelites, asking who would challenge him. All of the Israelites were scared of him. No one was brave enough to challenge Goliath until one day, David said he would. Get your David cup. (Pause). Everyone was so surprised, because he was not a soldier. But David knew that God would help him be strong and courageous. David took a slingshot and five small stones then went to challenge Goliath. He said, ‘Goliath, you may have all your big weapons, but God is with me.’ David twirled the slingshot and the rock hit Goliath in the head, and it knocked him down. David saved the Israelites from the mean giant! God made David to do a very big thing! God made you to do big things, too! Who made you to do big things? [Bottom Line] God made me to do big things.”
- Drive Time
- While on the go, ask your child: "What is your favorite color? What are some things that are that color?
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent" by Stephanie Thomas
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: David trusts that God is with him and has the strength and courage to protect the sheep from a lion. 1 Samuel 17:34-37
OCTOBER 10TH PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid . . . for the Lord your God goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV
Bottom Line: God made me to do big things.
This week:David trusts that God is with him and has the strength and courage to protect the sheep from a lion. 1 Samuel 17:34-37
Insight: IDENTITY
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, scissors, craft sticks & crayons
- DO:Give each child a lion, a sheep, and two jumbo craft sticks. Tell them to glue each cutout to a craft stick. Once their lion and sheep stick puppets are ready, review the Bible story using your own set of lion and sheep stick puppets. Encourage the children to follow along with their stick puppets as you review the Bible story. Talk about how God made David to do big things anywhere, even in the middle of a field with sheep.
- SAY: “Come sit with me. I will help you make a lion and a sheep. In our Bible story, David did something really big. He protected his sheep (hold up a complete sheep stick puppet) from a hungry lion. (Hold up a complete lion stick puppet.) Let’s make a lion and a sheep for you. First, I need you to glue this lion to a stick. (Assist when needed.) Now you need to glue this sheep to a stick. (Assist when needed.) There! You have a lion and a sheep like me! Let’s tell the Bible story together using our lion and sheep. Just do what I do. One day, David was in a field watching his sheep. (Make the sheep “walk” around.) David knew taking care of the sheep was a big thing to do, because God made him to do big things, anywhere. While David watched the sheep, a hungry lion came prowling around. (Make the lion “walk” near the sheep.) Oh, no! The lion will try to eat the sheep! Well, David was a good shepherd. He was not going to let a lion hurt his sheep. So he quickly ran to the lion and it ran away. (Make the lion run away.) Yay! David the super shepherd did a very big thing and protected the sheep!” (Make the sheep “dance” around.) God made David to do big things anywhere, even while taking care of sheep in a field. God made us to do big things anywhere, too. It doesn’t matter where we are, God has big things for us to do. So tell me, who made you to do big things? [Bottom Line] God made me to do big things. Again! Who made you to do big things? [Bottom Line] God made me to do big things.”
- Cuddle Time
- Cuddle with your child and pray: "God, help us to show Your love to others when we go to school, or to the grocery store, or to church, or in our neighborhood."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent" by Stephanie Thomas
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 Samuel to look at Jesse's sons, and God chooses David to be the next king. 1 Samuel 16:6-13
OCTOBER 3rd PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid . . . for the Lord your God goes with you." Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV
Bottom Line: God made me to do big things.
This week: God sends Samuel to look at Jesse's sons, and God chooses David to be the next king. 1 Samuel 16:6-13
Insight: IDENTITY
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, scissors and crayons
- DO: Give your child an “All the Brothers” Activity Page. After you go through all of the brothers together, give them a “David” cutout. Assist your child in gluing David next to the other brothers. Talk about how God chose David to be king because God had big things for David to do.
- SAY: “In our Bible story today, Samuel looked for who God wanted to be the next king. (Point to each brother as you go and shake your head.) Not this one. Not this one. Not this one. Not this one. Not this one. Not this one. Not this one. Wait. Are there anymore brothers? Yes! David! (Give your child a David to glue on their page.) “God told Samuel that David would be the next king! Let’s glue David right here.” (Assist when needed. Option: If using the black and white version, allow the children to color the page.) God had big things for David to do, and God has big things for you to do, too. So when I ask, ‘Who made you to do big things?’, I want you to say, [Bottom line] ‘God made me to do big things!’ Ready? Who made you to do big things? [Bottom line] God made me to do big things! Yay! [Bottom Line] God made me to do big things!”
- Morning Time
- When you go into your child’s room, say “Good morning! I’m so glad God made you, and made you to do big things today.”
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent" by Stephanie Thomas
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: Queen Esther is strong and asks the king to save her family and friends from Haman's mean plan. Esther 2:2-8:17
SEPTEMBER 26TH PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“We have the Lord our God to help us.” 2 Chronicles 32:8, NLT
Bottom Line: God is always with me.
This week: Queen Esther is strong and asks the king to save her family and friends from Haman's mean plan. Esther 2:2-8:17
Insight: TRUTH
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 and markers, heart stickers & a pen.
- DO:Encourage the children to color their paper then draw a crown on her head. Add heart stickers or draw them around Esther too.
- SAY: “Today, we heard a great story about a strong girl named Esther. Let’s make a picture of Esther to help us remember that God is always with us and always loves us. Color the picture of Esther. (Pause.) Esther was picked to marry the king because she was very beautiful. She was going to be the queen. Draw a crown on Esther’s head. (Pause.) But one day, one of the king’s workers decided to do something very mean to Esther’s family. He told the king he should get rid of God’s people. Esther loved God, and this made her very upset! Esther knew she could not let this happen, so she had to go to the king; but that was scary! Esther knew that God was with her and that He would make her strong. Put the heart sticker on Esther or draw them around Esther. Esther asked the king to save her family, and the king said yes! He would save God’s people! Esther’s friends and family were safe. Esther knew that God was always with her and made her strong. And God can make you strong, too, because He is always with you. Who is always with you? [Bottom Line] God is always with me.”
- Bath Time
- Go through your day with your child, and name all the places you’ve been. Tell your child that God was with us at each and every place, and God is with you now too.
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"3 Ways to Ease Back Into In-Person Events Again" by Holly Crawshaw
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: Rahab has courage to hide the spies and God keeps her and her family safe. Joshua 2:1-22; 6:22-25
SEPTEMBER 19TH PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“We have the Lord our God to help us.” 2 Chronicles 32:8, NLT
Bottom Line: God is always with me.
This week: Rahab has courage to hide the spies and God keeps her and her family safe. Joshua 2:1-22; 6:22-25
Insight: TRUTH
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, brown crayons, red yarn (or maker), glue sticks, scissors, and sharpie.
- DO: Encourage the children to color their house then glue the red yarn to the window (or draw a red rope with their marker).
- SAY: “
- In our Bible story today, we learned about a woman named Rahab. She helped two spies from God’s army hide and leave the city of Jericho. Color Rahab’s house brown. (Pause.) Now glue the piece of red yarn to the window. (Pause.) In our story, Rahab helped the two sneaky spies hide from the soldiers of Jericho. She knew if anyone found out she helped the spies, she would be in big trouble. But she knew that these men were friends of God. She had heard about God and knew God could do amazing things. That gave her courage so she helped them leave the city. The spies told Rahab to leave a red rope hanging outside her window. God’s army came back to the city. They saw the red rope hanging in the window and remembered Rahab. The army made sure Rahab and her family were kept safe. God was with Rahab all along. And God is always with you, too. Who is always with you? [Bottom Line] God is always with me.”
- Cuddle Time
- Cuddle with your child and pray: “Everyone gets afraid sometimes, but God help us to remember that we can do scary things because You are with us always.”
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"3 Ways to Ease Back Into In-Person Events Again" by Holly Crawshaw
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
