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This week: Aaron helps his brother, Moses, by holding his arms up when they get week.
NOVEMBER 15th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.” Psalm 107:1, NIV
Bottom Line: God is good.
This week: Aaron helps his brother, Moses, by holding his arms up when they get week.
Core 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 and crayons
- DO: Point out the words on the Activity Page and encourage the children to use the crayons to draw a picture of their family inside the frames. Make sure to write each child’s name on the top of their page.
- SAY: “Friends, come sit at the table. Do you see these words on your page? It says, ‘I can thank God for my family.’ Let’s draw a picture of our family inside this frame. Then, when we look at our pictures, we’ll be reminded to thank God for our families. God gives us SO many good things. In fact, God gives us ALL good things, including our families. We can thank God for our families. God gives us good things! Who is good?[Bottom Line] God is good.”
- Cuddle Time
- Cuddle with your child this month and pray. “Dear God, You are so good to give us family to help us. Thank you for (family member) and the way they (how they help you/your child) and for (family member) and he they (continue naming family members and how they help). I pray (name of child) and I will help our family as much as they help us. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"If I Knew Then What I Know Now: A Journey to Adopt" by Adriana Howard
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: A widow prepares food for Elijah, and God continues to provide food for her. 1 Kings 17:7-16
NOVEMBER 8th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.” Psalm 107:1, NIV
Bottom Line: God is good.
This week: A widow prepares food for Elijah, and God continues to provide food for her. 1 Kings 17:7-16
Core 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 and crayons
- DO: Encourage your child to color the jars as you review the story.
- SAY: “Today, we heard a story about a man named Elijah who was very hungry. God told Elijah to find the woman he chose to help him, and she would give him food. Do you remember what the woman gave Elijah to eat? (Pause.) She gave him bread that she made with the last bit of flour and oil she had. Her jars were empty. See the empty jars on your paper? (Pause.) But God told Elijah that He would take care of the woman. God filled her jars and kept them from running out. Take a crayon and fill your jars. (Pause.) Nice job! Elijah and the woman thanked God because [Bottom Line] God is good and gave them the food they needed. Who is good? [Bottom Line] God is good.”
- Drive Time
- As you drive or take a walk, name all of the places where you can eat food. Talk about how God is SO good to give us so many different kinds of yummy food to eat.
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"Your Kids May Be Your Everything, But They Can’t Be Your Only Thing" 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 created a world full of good gifts.
NOVEMBER 1st PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.” Psalm 107:1, NIV
Bottom Line: God is good.
This week: God created a world full of good gifts.
Core 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 and crayons
- DO: Review the Bible story together. Once they have connected the dots, encourage them to draw pictures of things they are thankful for inside each of the leaves.
- SAY: “
- Do you see the dots on your page? Let’s use our crayons to connect them. What do you see? (Pause.) A tree! Do you see the leaves? I want you to think of some things you are thankful for. Then, I want you to draw pictures of those things inside the leaves. Maybe you’re thankful for your baby brother! Draw a picture of your baby brother in one of the leaves. Maybe you’re thankful for ice cream! Draw an ice cream cone inside one of the leaves. These look great. And your leaves are all so different, too. We have SO many things to be thankful for. God gave us all these good things because He is good. Who is good? [Bottom Line] God is good!”
- Morning Time
- When you go into your child's room, say, "Good morning! God is SO good! He gave us another day! Let's wake up and go make it a great day!"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How New Dads Can Foster a Healthy Image of Beauty for Their Daughters" 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:God tells Noah to build a boat, floods the world, and promises to never flood the world again.
OCTOBER 25th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“God is with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9, NLT
Bottom Line: God's got it.
This week:God tells Noah to build a boat, floods the world, and promises to never flood the world again.
Core 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, scissors, glue and crayons
- DO: Review the Bible story together and assist the children in gluing their story pictures in the designated area under the umbrella on their page.
- SAY: “Come sit with me. I have something special for us to do together. We’re going to glue Noah’s story pictures under this umbrella!” (Hold up story picture #1.) “I want you to find this story picture. In the Bible story today, God told Noah to build a BIG boat. God wanted to keep Noah, his family, and the animals safe from all of the water that was coming. Glue this story picture in the first box on your page. (Hold up story picture #2.) “Now, find this story picture and hold it up. Noah did what God told him to do, and he built the big boat. Then Noah, his family, and the animals got on the boat. It rained, and it rained, and it rained, but Noah, his family, and the animals were safe on the big boat. Glue this story picture in the next box on your page. (Hold up story picture #3.) “Okay, hold up the last story picture. When God dried up all of the water, Noah, his family, and the animals got off of the boat. They were SO happy! God put a rainbow in the sky to show His promise that He would never cover the world with water again. And God always keeps His promises! Glue this story picture in the last box on your page.” Noah knew that no matter what, [Bottom Line] God’s got it, and we can know that, too. So when I ask you, ‘Who’s got it?’, I want you to say, [Bottom Line] ‘God’s got it.’ Let me hear you. Who’s got it? [Bottom Line] God’s got it! Yay, [Bottom Line] God’s got it!”
- Bath Time
- Add a toy tool set and blocks to bath time. Encourage your child to build with them. Say, "God sent a lot of people to help Nehemiah fix the city wall. God sends people to help us too. Who are some of the people that help us?"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"Left Out: How to Help Your Kid Through Heartbreak When They Weren’t Invited" 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: God hears Hagar's son crying in the desert and gives them the water they need.
OCTOBER 18th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“God is with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9, NLT
Bottom Line: God's got it.
This week: God hears Hagar's son crying in the desert and gives them the water they need.
Core 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, scissors, glue and crayons
- DO: Review the Bible story together and assist the children in gluing their story pictures in the designated area under the umbrella on their page.
- SAY: “Come sit with me. I have something special for us to do together. We’re going to glue Hagar’s story pictures under this umbrella!” (Hold up story picture #1.) “I want you to find this story picture. In the Bible story today, a mommy named Hagar and her son were walking in a big, hot desert. They were very tired and thirsty, but they didn’t have any water to drink. Glue this story picture in the first box on your page. (Hold up story picture #2.) “Now, find this story picture and hold it up. Hagar and her son got so tired that they couldn’t walk any further. Hagar laid her son down under a tree and sat down. She didn’t know what to do! How would she get water? Then, an angel told Hagar that God had heard her son’s cry, and he showed her where to get water! Glue this story picture in the next box on your page. (Hold up story picture #3.) “Okay, hold up the last story picture. God heard Hagar and her son, and He gave them the water they needed! Glue this story picture in the last box on your page.” Hagar learned that God hears us and [Bottom Line] God’s got it. God hears you and me, too. And no matter what, [Bottom Line] God’s got it! So when I ask, ‘Who’s got it?’, I want you to say, [Bottom Line] ‘God’s got it.’ Ready? Who’s got it? [Bottom Line] God’s got it! Yay, [Bottom Line] God’s got it!”
- Cuddle Time
- Cuddle with your child this month and pray, "Dear God, Thank You for another wonderful day with (name of child). Help us to keep doing what is right, and no matter what happens, trust that You've got it. You are so big and powerful, God, and You love us A LOT! You're the best, and we love You. In Jesus' name, amen."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"How We Talk About Our Kids" by Candice Wynn
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: Moses' mom hides him in a basket, and God sends the Princess of Egypt to take care of him.
OCTOBER 11th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“God is with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9, NLT
Bottom Line: God's got it.
This week: Moses' mom hides him in a basket, and God sends the Princess of Egypt to take care of him.
Core 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, scissors, glue and crayons
- DO: Review the Bible story together and assist the children in gluing their story pictures in the designated area under the umbrella on their page.
- SAY: “Come sit with me. I have something special for us to do together. We’re going to glue Moses’ story pictures under this umbrella!” (Give each child a set of story pictures and a copy of “God’s Got It Moses Umbrella.”) (Hold up story picture #1.) “I want you to find this story picture. In the Bible story today, the mean Pharaoh wanted to hurt all the baby boys. Moses’ mom made a special basket. She put baby Moses in it. Then, she and Moses’ sister, Miriam, carried Moses and hid him in the tall grass by the river. Glue this story picture in the first box on your page. (Hold up story picture #2.) “Now, find this story picture and hold it up. Moses’ mom told Miriam to watch him so she would know what happened. Miriam did what her mom told her to do, and she watched her baby brother, Moses. Glue this story picture in the next box on your page.” (Hold up story picture #3.) “Okay, hold up the last story picture. The princess came down to the river, and she found baby Moses. The princess wanted to help Moses. Miriam ran up to the princess and asked if she needed help. When the princess said she did, Miriam got her mom. Moses very own mom got to help take care of him! Glue this story picture in the last box on your page. Moses’ mommy knew that God takes care of us, and no matter what happens, [Bottom Line] God’s got it. God takes care of you and me, too. No matter what happens, [Bottom Line] God’s got it! So when I ask you, ‘Who’s got it?’, I want you to say, [Bottom Line] ‘God’s got it.’ Let me hear you. Who’s got it? [Bottom Line] God’s got it! Yay, [Bottom Line] God’s got it!”
- Drive Time
- Get a small basket and put some snacks in it for your child to have when they return from a walk or a drive. When you get home, tell them they can eat the snacks you put in the basket. Talk about how baby Moses' mommy put him in a basket to keep him safe. God sent the Princess of Egypt to help take care of him.
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"Your Kids May Be Your Everything, But They Can’t Be Your Only Thing" 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 saves Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fire when they stand up to King Nebuchadnezzar.
OCTOBER 4th PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“God is with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9, NLT
Bottom Line: God's got it.
This week:God saves Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fire when they stand up to King Nebuchadnezzar.
Core 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, scissors, glue and crayons
- DO: Review the Bible story together and assist the children in gluing their story pictures in the designated area under the umbrella on their page.
- SAY: “Come sit with me. I have something special for us to do together. We’re going to glue these story pictures under this umbrella!” (Give your child a set of story pictures and a copy of “God’s Got It Daniel Umbrella.”) Hold up story picture #1. “I want you to find this story picture. In the Bible story today, the king wanted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to bow down to his golden statue. They said, ‘No,’ that they only bowed to the one true God. This made the king very mad! Glue this story picture in the first box on your page.” Hold up story picture #2. “Now, find this story picture and hold it up. The king got so mad that he threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the fire! But when the king looked in the fire, he saw one, two, there, four people! God sent an angel to protect Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fire! Glue this story picture in the next box on your page.” Hold up story picture #3. “Okay, hold up the last story picture. When the king saw that God had protected Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, he told them to come out of the fire. Then, he said that God is the one true God and everyone would only bow down to Him! Glue this story picture in the last box on your page. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew that God is always with them and that no matter what happens, [Bottom Line] God’s got it. God is always with you and me, too, and no matter what happens [Bottom Line] God’s got it! So when I ask you, ‘Who’s got it?’, I want you to say, [Bottom Line] ‘God’s got it.’ Okay, tell me, who’s got it?[Bottom Line] God’s got it! Yay, [Bottom Line] God’s got it!”
- Morning Time
- When you go into your child's room, say, "Good morning! It's a new day to trust that God's got it! God's got (mommy, daddy). God's got (name of child). God's got it!"
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"You’re Not Failing, You’re Just Overwhelmed" by Leah Jennings
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:Joseph's brothers come to him because they need food, and Joseph forgives them. Genesis 42-45
SEPTEMBER 27 PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord.” –Jeremiah 29:11, NLT
Bottom Line: God has a plan for me.
This week:Joseph's brothers come to him because they need food, and Joseph forgives them. Genesis 42-45
Core Insight: IMAGE
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: Encourage child to match the scoops’ stories to the cones’ stories as you review.
- SAY: “Look, there are four ice cream cones on your paper. (Pause.) Each of the cones has a picture on them. What do you see on the first cone? (Pause.) It’s Joseph and his colorful coat! That’s the first thing we learned about Joseph. What do you see on the second cone? (Pause.) This cone has Joseph in Jail. Even though he didn’t do anything wrong, he followed God’s plan and helped everyone while he was there. What about the third cone? (Pause.) It shows Joseph saving up the grain. And the last cone? (Pause.) It has Joseph happy with his eleven brothers. This is when Joseph forgave his brothers and shared food with them. But these ice cream cones are missing something. What’s missing? (Pause.) The ice cream! Look at the ice cream scoops! They have pictures on them, too. Their pictures are the same as the pictures on the cones. Glue the ice cream scoop on top of the cone that matches. (Pause.) Awesome job! Joseph always trusted in God’s plan. No matter how hard it was, Joseph knew that God loved him, that God was always with him, and that he could trust God’s plan. We know that God loves us, He is always with us, and He has a plan for us, too. God’s plan is the best plan. Who has a plan for you? [Bottom Line] God has a plan for me.”
- Bath Time
- Add plastic water and land animals to bath time. Talk about God's plan for each animal. Some were made to swim in water (bath water) and others were made to walk on land (side of tub). Tell your child to sort the animals by water and land. Talk about how God loves people the best, and He has a plan for us too!
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog:"A Faith of Their Own" by Autumn Ward
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: Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of saving grain after Joseph helps him understand his dreams. Genesis 41
SEPTEMBER 20 PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord.” –Jeremiah 29:11, NLT
Bottom Line: God has a plan for me.
This week: Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of saving grain after Joseph helps him understand his dreams. Genesis 41
Core Insight: IMAGE
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 yellow markers or crayons
- DO: Review the story. Encourage your children to fill in the grain with the yellow markers or crayons.
- SAY: “Look, there’s Joseph next to the grain he saved! (Pause.) Use your fingerprints to fill in the grain. (Pause.) Good job, friends. God had a plan for Joseph, and no matter how hard things were, Joseph knew that God loved him, God was always with him, and God had a plan for him. I love how Joseph followed God’s plan. I want to follow God’s plan, and you can, too. [Bottom Line] God has a plan for you.”
- Cuddle Time
- Cuddle with your child this month and pray, "Dear God, thank You for planning good things for us to do. Help us to look for the good, even when bad things are happening. You always have something good planned for us to do! We love You, God. In Jesus' name. Amen."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog: "Play is Essential for Parents, Too" by Sarah Bragg
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:Joseph chooses to do good after he is sent to jail for something he didn't do. Genesis 39-40
SEPTEMBER 13 PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
“For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord.” –Jeremiah 29:11, NLT
Bottom Line: God has a plan for me.
This week:Joseph chooses to do good after he is sent to jail for something he didn't do. Genesis 39-40
Core Insight: IMAGE
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, cotton balls, red pompoms & glue
- DO: Together, read the words on the scoops and sundae dish. Encourage children to stretch out the cotton balls a little bit and glue to the top of the ice cream for whipped cream, then glue a red pom pom to the top of the cotton for a cherry.
- SAY: “Come sit with me. We heard another story about Joseph today and how God had a plan for him. God has a plan for you and me, too!” Look at your paper, what do you see? (Pause.) That’s right! It’s an ice cream sundae! Can you read the words with me? (Point to the words on the first scoop.) God has . . . (point to the words on the second scoop) a plan . . . (point to the words on the third scoop) for me. Under the ice cream dish, it tells you where to find our story about Joseph in the Bible. Let’s color in our ice cream. (Pause.) Wait! Ice cream sundaes usually have whipped cream on top of the ice cream. Do you see anything you can use for whipped cream? (Pause.) The cotton balls are white like whipped cream. Watch, when you pull them apart a little . . . (demonstrate) ta-dah! Do that, then glue it to the top of your ice cream scoops. (Pause.) Great! What about a cherry on top? Do you see anything you could use as a cherry? (Pause.) These red pom poms will work great! Glue a cherry to the top of the whipped cream. (Pause.) Super job!” In our story, Joseph trusted God’s plan. Joseph worked for a man named Potiphar and did whatever Potiphar told him to do. One day, somebody said Joseph did something very wrong! Joseph didn’t do it, but he was put in jail! Joseph knew God loved him. And Joseph knew God was always with him. So, even though things were hard, Joseph trusted God’s plan. We can trust God even when things are hard because God loves us, God’s with us, and God’s got a plan for us! Who has a plan for you? [Bottom Line] God has a plan for me.”
- Drive Time
- As you drive or take a walk, say to your child, "Do you remember how Joseph was a helper in the Bible story? Let's take turns saying different things we can do to help others."
- Weekly Activities
- Parent Cue Blog: "Reframing Why Kids Should Do Chores" by Sarah Bragg
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
