July 10th, 2011 "Goodness"

Kids PM Time Schedule (5pm-6:30pm)
4-4:45 Prep
4:45-5:10 Meet & Greet/Centers
5:10 Gather for Circle Time
5:10-5:20 Pass the Peace & Go around
5:20-5:25 Hand out Snacks in Circle
5:25-5:45 Readings & Dialogue
5:45-5:50 Solidarity Prayer
5:50-6:00 Music & Dance
6:00-6:30 Art Making & Centers

Tips:

-Go over schedule each week at the beginning of your “Go Around”.
-Give kids a heads up before transitioning into each new thing, 

and give them directions on how to transition.
-Give 5 minute warnings for clean up times.

Center suggestions: These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Having 2-3 places where kids can engage in an activity is enough (coloring, playing a game, etc.). Give them a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather in a circle.


Gathering Time suggestions:
Think of a fun way to round up the kids (sing a song, clap your hands in a call and response, flash the lights). Show and tell kids where and how to gather.


Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions:
Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think if a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.) 


Who knows what Goodness is? Tell me what Goodness looks like? What does Goodness not look like?
(You can also try "Show me what this looks like" & "Show me what this doesn't look like". Kids might have more fun acting this out!) 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:
This season we are talking about the fruits of the spirit.
Let's review the verse we've been using:
Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. There is no law against things like this.

What do you remember what Fruits of the Spirit means?

There's a story in the Bible called "The Good Samaritan".

While I read to you, listen for some times where you hear someone being good in this story and I will ask you about them when I am done reading. (giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged).

Luke 10: 25-37

Having visual aides for this are always a plus! (Pictures, props, etc.)

Suggested dialogue questions:

Can you think of a time when you were good? What are some ways you can remember to be good this week?

Solidarity Prayer:
This season we are thinking about/praying for mission team. This week we are praying for the Psalters. In 2-3 phrases, explain who this is and ask the kids how they think we can pray for them. Consider writing it down on a large piece of paper, and then have the kids take turns praying for each part. 

Music Suggestions: 

Although it's fun to at least have one song that  is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory. Check out some of our music links for some ideas. 

Art Making/Process Suggestions:

We can also be good to the earth. Let's recycle these old bottles into bracelets, and wear them as a reminder to be good to the earth, and to those who use it's resources. Click HERE for a water bottle bracelet project.

Materials Needed: (check website link above for materials)

If you want, check out some of our links for coloring pages and word games and print them out for your centers.