January 3, 2016.  Jesus came to do amazing things. 

Announcements:  

• We WILL have music this Sunday
• Kicking off a new series for January!  Happy new year. 

Curriculum:  Week 1 of 5: Jesus in the temple.

• Overview of stories for the month 

  Jesus in the temple

  Jesus' Baptism

  Water to wine

  Follow me

  Jesus Prays

• This Sunday's (01/03) curriculum  click here 
• This Sunday's (01/03) activity pages click here
  
• Contact Amy: text or voice: 502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

January scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions 
"The crowds were amazed at his teachings." Matthew 7:28 click here for scripture motions.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Instead of a globe or a heart pillow you could print out pictures or bring any props from home.  Easy story and a good one to talk about after Christmas-- as Jesus is growing up. 

  Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun) Plenty of great options.

• Circle of Questions- easy no props.  Uses tape on the floor
• Look alike- use the game cards from the activity pages.
• Jesus is amazing -Maze sheet from activity pages. 
• I am amazing-fun easy game, no props either.
• Ask Jesus- this game could be more challenging as they have to think of ideas, but it would be a good one!

December 27th,  Jesus is special because He is God's Son.

Announcements:

• Amy will plan the lesson for the small group hour this Sunday.   

• Scheduled leaders plan to arrive for adult supervision in each room.  I will  have activities planned for you to assist with.

•  Contact Amy with any questions:  553-9347

   

December 20th,  Jesus is special because He is God's Son.

Announcements:

• Amy will plan the lesson for the small group hour this Sunday.   

 

• No leaders in Blue Fish because they are all gone.

 

• Red Fish leaders please show up at 10 am this Sunday for adult leadership, but Amy will provide the story and the activities.  

 

•  December 27th will be back to normal.  Blog will be updated.  I will plan some activities so you can just show up and execute them!  Right now I assume leaders in both rooms will be there. 

 

•  Contact Amy with any questions:  553-9347

   

December 6th,  Jesus is special because He is God's Son.

Announcements:  

• We will not have music this Sunday

Curriculum:  Week 2 of 5: (Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born.)

• This Sunday's (12/06) curriculum  click here 
• This Sunday's (12/06) activity pages click here
  
• Contact Amy: text or voice: 502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

December Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions 
"God so loved the world that he gave His only Son."  John 3:16 click here for scripture motions.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) The curriculum has you opening gift boxes each week and you could wrap a prop or a picture up to help tell the story.  You don't have to wrap four gift boxes and follow that.  You can read the angel part of the story from a children's Bible or Use one of the large story books that I have.  Each week we will build on the Christmas story. This week it is about Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem and Jesus was born.  My suggestions is to start at the beginning of the Christmas story and read to the point of the story where we are.
  Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun) It's a countdown theme for Christmas. 

• Pin the tail-a classic game that relates to our story.
• God gave-easy table activity. 
• Going on a journey-no props and sets the stage for the story. 
• Journey to Bethlehem-table activity that kids can do-a maze worksheet.
• Manger necklaces-We have everything to make these and they would be cute!  I can gather the  stuff for you on sunday morning. 

November 29th,  Jesus is special because He is God's Son.

Announcements:  

• We WILL have music this Sunday
• We kick off our Christmas curriculum this Sunday.  It will be 5 weeks long ! 
• Please NOTE:  Dec. 20th we will not have the 10am Small group Sunday school for preschoolers as that is the concert Sunday for the church.  There won't be any 10am hour that day. 

Curriculum:  Week 1 of 5: (The Angel Talks to Mary delivering her good news.)

• Overview of stories for the month click here
• This Sunday's (11/29) curriculum  click here 
• This Sunday's (11/29) activity pages click here
  
• Contact Amy: text or voice: 502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

December Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions 
"God so loved the world that he gave His only Son."  John 3:16 click here for scripture motions.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) The curriculum has you opening gift boxes each week and you could wrap a prop or a picture up to help tell the story.  You don't have to wrap four gift boxes and follow that.  You can read the angel part of the story from a children's Bible or Use one of the large story books that I have.  Each week we will build on the Christmas story. This week it is about the Angel and Mary. 

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun) It's a countdown theme for Christmas. 

• Count and Listen-easy- no props
• Angel Craft-I will bring one you can do.  The kids can color an angel and then add glitter if they want.  Simple to do. 
• Speedy Delivery-fun game idea that emphasizes the idea of delivering a message the way the angel delivered Mary a message. 

November 22nd,  God helps me do big things.

Announcements:  

• No Music this Sunday!

Curriculum:  Week 4 of 4: Stories this month:Nov. 1st-David and the sheep, the lion, and the bear; Nov. 8th-David anointed King;Nov. 15th-David and Goliath; Nov. 22-David in battle.  Theme:  God helps me do BIG things. 
Please note: The 5th week of November we will begin the Christmas curriculum, so that we can get all the stories completed in December.  

• This Sunday's (11/22) curriculum and story-David and Goliath! click here 
• This Sunday's (11/22) activity pages click here
  
• Contact Amy: text or voice: 502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions 
"We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us."   2 Chronicles 32:8.  click here for scripture motions.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) This week the story reviews what has been going on in David's life and how God helped him do big things.  It ends with God helping David as the leader of the army.  A few props will help facilitate the story and their memory of David.  

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)Another week of engaging activities to choose from!

• Storywall-Love this "memory type" game.  You could play as a group..Put the pictures on a door or cabinet.
• David go round- This is also a fun "hot potato" type of game.  I can help you find an army piece if you need one.
• Big and Little-This activity drives home the point that we have big and little things to do in our lives everyday!
• Ready for Battle-What child doesn't like to decorate a sword and shield?  We can copy onto cardstock for durability. 

November 15th,  God helps me do big things.

Announcements:  

• Music this Sunday!

Curriculum:  Week 3 of 4: Stories this month:Nov. 1st-David and the sheep, the lion, and the bear; Nov. 8th-David anointed King;Nov. 15th-David and Goliath; Nov. 22-David in battle.  Theme:  God helps me do BIG things. 
Please note: The 5th week of November we will begin the Christmas curriculum, so that we can get all the stories completed in December.  

• This Sunday's (11/15) curriculum and story-David and Goliath! click here 
• This Sunday's (11/15) activity pages click here
  
• Contact Amy: text or voice: 502-553-9347  email: amy@ccum.net

November Scripture:  Please go over scripture each week with the motions 
"We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us."   2 Chronicles 32:8.  click here for scripture motions.

Prayer Time: #1 in our top 10:   Ask the kids what you can pray about and lead them in prayer about their personal requests.

Bible Story: (found under Make it True ) Story:We have been talking about David all month.  David is a young boy who grows up to be a shepherd and then is annointed king when he is older. This week he fights the giant Goliath.  David loved God and knew that God would always help him. God helps us do BIG things.  Make sure to reconnect the stories of David from earlier this month and then tell the Goliath story.  I have a large picture book you can use if you like!

Activities:  (Make it Stick and Make it Fun)Great games to choose from this week! Have fun!

• Best shot and bean bag game-we have bean bags and all different size buckets you can use. 
• How tall are you- this activity has been a hit in the past.  You can use some white butcher block paper and even hang it in the hallway.  The kids love to look at the results!
• Play-doh stones- We have play-doh in the room you are welcome to use and the kids can take their stones home.  We have snack size baggies as well.
• Rock painting-This would also be fun.  We have a bucket of stones believe it or not.  I would start painting at the beginning to give them ample time to dry.  You could send the stones home on paper plates.