Through a variety of ministries we care for and train children from diapers to discipleship. Teachers and helpers are equipped to effectively teach little ones the basics of Christianity.
Our Little Lambs classes are in the early childhood education wing. They consist of four classes which are theme based. Each class has 2-3 teachers.
Cradle Roll (birth – 18 months)
Many manipulatives are used so the class is an experience the child can touch, smell, see, hear, and taste. The units are changed every three months. Many songs are introduced and repeated throughout the sessions. The units of study have been created by teachers of this classroom. It’s desirable to have the same teachers throughout the whole time the child is in the nursery class. A comfortable, secure setting is reassuring to the child and the parent.
Toddler 1 (18 months – 3 years)
This class uses many manipulatives and songs to teach and reinforce several stories about babies in the Bible. Children’s Bibles are used to allow children to “find” Bible characters in their own Bible. Learning to say “please” and “thank you” is important in this class.
Toddler 2 ( 3 year Olds) & Preschool (4 year Olds)
Little Lambs classes for the three and four-year-olds cover lessons from the Old Testament and the New Testament over a two year span. The objective is to sequentially touch on the main stories of the Bible and teach lessons applicable to this age including: God created me just the way I am; God planned for families; God has plans for me; God wants us to worship Him only; God keeps His promises; God loves me and will take care of me; God wants me to listen and obey the first time, God wants me to share the gospel with others.
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Students will explore different emotions of Bible people as prompted by the teacher during the lesson.
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Students will expand fine motor skills by cutting with scissors, using glue (bottles and glue sticks), and coloring with various mediums.
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Students will enjoy singing, games, and handwork pertaining to the lessons. Four year olds will also engage in role playing the lesson using simple props.
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Students will develop mental skills by sequencing, memorizing verses and beginning to learn the books of the Old and New Testaments, naming the seven days of creation, naming the twelve apostles, and recalling facts about various stories in the Bible.
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Students will develop Social skills include sharing, taking turns, listening and obeying the teacher and staying seated in a chair.