The New Testament beautifully unfolds the wonder and power of Jesus Christ. This curriculum explores the greatness of God in Christ by noting key themes found chronologically throughout the New Testament.
Bible stories are not written out; teachers prepare the lesson through the study of Scripture using a list of key themes, opening illustrations, and application questions to acquaint children with a great God who has spoken by His Son.
We have been commanded to acquaint the next generation with both the acts and the words of God. When we blend our own hearts of faith and affection for God with the powerful stories of our great God of the Old Testament, and the testimony of the character and acts of Jesus, the Word of God will go forth with power and conviction. Little children can see and know the greatness of God. By showing children the heart of God through Old and New Testament stories, we have the privilege of being part of God’s work in their hearts to set their hope in Him (Psalm 78:5-7).
Though originally written using NIV, only ESV Foundation Verses are included in the kit. This curriculum is basically version neutral. Bible references are prevalent, but because preschoolers are pre-readers, very little Scripture is actually written out.
We recommend this training video to better equip you to teach the preschool curriculum effectively:
Seminar Video: Preschool Lesson Preparation
Seminar Handouts: Preschool Lesson Preparation
For additional details on leading small group application with young children, watch this video:
Seminar Video: Preschool Teaching and Small Group Leading
In addition, we recommend using felt visuals with a flannel board for the presentation of the Bible lesson which provides flexibility in what parts of the Scripture passage the teacher chooses to cover. One source of these visuals is Betty Lukens. Use the code TRUTH78 for a 10% discount on your overall order with Betty Lukens. Contact Customer Care for alternatives.
