MAKE IT FUN
Each teaching lesson begins with activities that are fun and welcoming. These activities are designed to make the children feel drawn into the classroom. Not only do they help the children become more comfortable in their classroom, they also introduce the Bottom Line for the month. In addition, these activities build community with leaders and friends.
MAKE IT TRUE
After a fun time with classroom friends, children are led to a large group time for the Bible story and worship. Whether you tell the Bible story in a classroom or theater, this is when children get to hear the truth of God’s Word and rejoice through worship.
First Look provides the Bible story in words that children will understand and relate to their own lives. By telling the story in an exciting and interactive manner, we enable children to want to learn about God and all that He has done.
During worship, children are encouraged to openly express their love for who God is and praise Him for all He has created. The curriculum recommends songs as well as provides hand motions. Get up and dance with the children! In addition, leaders are equipped to teach the month’s memory verse in this section.
MAKE IT STICK
Children return to their classroom to participate in a variety of activities that will help them apply what they have learned. These activities may be crafts, games, or even yummy snacks. Each activity reinforces that month’s Bottom Line in a fun and interactive way. Throughout this time of the lesson the Bottom Line is repeated to be sure each child knows the truth of God’s love.
MAKE IT REAL
Three- through 5-year-olds are led into a small group time where they can personalize the lesson and have a time for prayer. In small groups, relationships grow as children are encouraged to share their thoughts about the Bottom Line and talk to God in their own words.
SMALL TALK
The Small Talk cards provide parents with information on what their preschooler learned that day, as well as an activity or discussion topic to continue that learning at home. What happens at home is more important than what happens at church.
