Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Sunday September 30th

Announcements: 

New Sunday morning ministry for our children's leaders! Click here-coffee in the morning.

We will begin doing music with Ms. Judy  2X's a month.  I will schedule them on back to back weeks, so the same teachers don't always get music.  Plan to leave for music at 10:10 and travel to room 107 (blue fish room).  It will end by 10:30. At a minimum when you return to your room you will still have time for the story and prayers .  Bring your black teacher tag binders so you can call out the names of the children to get back to your room.

Next Sunday, Oct. 1st,  the Monthly Parent Home take out sheets will be displayed outside your room. They will be available every Sunday of the month and a new one will come out for November.    
  

This week's lesson tips: Sept 30th- lesson 5 of 5.

  Click here and watch this month's 3 min overview to learn about Sept.'s theme.

September Monthly Theme:  God loves me.  
Bible Story Focus this week: Review of all the stories this month. 
Scripture:  Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:39.
Remember to review the scripture with children.

1. Story:  This week the story is a review of all the lessons this month.  The printouts from the activity pages will lead the children in discussing the stories taught this month.  Should be lots of fun and easy.

2. Activities
   This week's activities remind me of a "game" morning.  There are many fun games to play with the children.  You could have half the kids playing one game and half another game, then switch them up.   There is some copying to be done, so I am happy to help with that.  
I will also have coloring sheets in your rooms of all the stories this month.
       a. Memory match:your classes are small enough that you could have two tables with a teacher at each table and play this matching game.
       b. Toss it- Tic, tac, toe:   A bean bag toss game.  I have bean bags!
       c. Shepherd, shepherd, Where's my sheep-Kids love this game. We often do this in psalm kids music time.  I have stuffed sheep in my office we can grab in the morning. 

3.Prayer time: Don't forget to spend time asking children about how you could pray for them and then lead them in prayer.  


Let me know how I can help you prepare this week. Please text me.  553-9347.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Sunday September 23, 2012 Preschool lesson

Announcements for this Sunday: 

The acrylic holders that will hold our parent monthly newsletters are on order.  I will let you know if  the newsletters will be ready this Sunday.   
  

This week's lesson tips: Sept 23- lesson 4 of 5.

 

 Click here and watch this month's 3 min overview to learn about Sept.'s theme.

September Monthly Theme:  God loves me.  
Bible Story Focus this week: Jesus Calms the storm. 
Scripture:  Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:39.
Remember to review the scripture with children.

1. Story:  This story is simple to tell and interactive.(See Bible Story in curriculum.)  You could bring a blanket from home to make the boat and some children can be the thunder and lightening as the story suggests.  Children can lean from side to side as the waves get bigger and bigger.  One child could be the designated Jesus to calm the storm.  I have many story books you could read if you would rather.  Please let me know.

2. Activities
    Supplies we have:  2 beach balls and other fluffy balls, red and yellow finger paints and   regular paints, paint brushes, paper plates, and toilet paper rolls( let me know if you want these so I can ensure there would be enough)
    a. Making the waves/riding the waves activity- easy and fun.  I have blue sheets if you want to use them.
    b. Sounds like rain-always a favorite activity-no supplies needed!
    c. **Stormy sea in the bottle activity-This game is not listed in the curriculum.  I will have bottles made with the instructions to this fun game if you want to use.  I will have them ready Sunday morning for you to use. Game probably takes 5-7 minutes.

Let me know how I can help you prepare this week. Please text me.  553-9347.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Sunday September 16, 2012

Announcements for this Sunday: 

1.  This week starts our music time with Ms. Judy.  Please bring chidlren to room 107 at 10:15.  Judy will lead music and singing for 10-15 minutes with children.  You can plan on completing your lesson/curriculum for the back 1/2 hour of class.

2.  I hope to have the monthly take home sheets ready for families this week. Watch for them outside of your door on the black table.  This first week you might even hand parents a sheet when they drop children off. Pick up is often a busy time!

This week's lesson tips: Sept 16th- lesson 2

 Click here and watch this month's 3 min overview to learn about Sept.'s theme.

September Monthly Theme:  God loves me.  
Bible Story Focus this week: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. 
Scripture:  Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:39.
Remember to review the scripture with children.
 
1. The story this week is interactive and the kids can participate. See Bible Story section of the curriculum:   If you plan ahead for them to make the Balls of Fire craft they can use it when telling the story. You might consider printing out a picture of a king.  Also, a bell could be substituted for a horn.  

2. Activities:  Lots of great options this week!  I had a few notes about these activities:
    a. Balls of Fire activity: We have scissors in the closet and I can get orange and
         red paper for you.                   
    b. Hoops of fire:  I can get hula hoops for you as well.  We have a supply in our storage   
        room.
    c. Jump for Love:  An easy activity without much prep.  We have blue painters tape you
        can use. 

Let me know how I can help you prepare this week.
 





Thursday, September 6, 2012

Sunday Sept. 9, 2012

Announcements this week:

1.There will not be a take home sheet this week.  I am moving to produce monthly sheets for parents.  The sheet is more thorough and has a devotion for parents.  I am ordering acrylic holders for outside each room to hold the "parent cue" sheets.
 
2. Music with Ms. Judy will start on Sun. Sept. 16th.  All classes will meet in rm 108 (The Blue fish room) at 10:15am.  It will last approx. 15 min. then you can return to your room for lesson time.

3.Remember to print out your name tags and wear them.  Thanks.
4. Take note of the "extra resources" tab on the blog if you are looking for a link to some other Christian preschool websites.

 This week's lesson tips: Sept 9th- lesson 2  Click here and watch this month's 3 min. overview video

September Monthly Theme:  God loves me.  
Bible Story Focus this week: God loves us more than a shepherd loves his sheep.  The lost  sheep story. 
Scripture:  Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Romans 8:39.
Remember to review the scripture with children.

The story in the lesson is  interactive and fun.   Modify as you need!
1.  Once again this week's curriculum is filled with many fun options for the children...Counting, hide and seek, etc.  Pick and choose what you like. 
My favorites:  sally sheep game, hide the sheep, counting sheep

2.  Supplies mentioned in the lesson that we have in resource room: 
            2 stuffed sheep (in my office, just let me know if you need them)
            colorful pom pom balls
            cotton balls
            craft sticks
            glue
            stick on eyes
            white card stock
            a few pipe cleaners - if you need lots of these text me...we don't have a large supply