November 4th, 2012 "The Exodus"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join 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 Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

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

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.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory.Take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas and touch base with our music leader for this week John & Danny.

"John Lattanzio" <jmlattanzio@gmail.com>, "Danny Grivjack" <greattree@gmail.com>, 

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are talking about harsh living environments around the world. This week Rachel-Bolivia farmer's relief work and building o finfrastructure for sustainability.

Craig-Concrete Jungle in Atlanta GA

Craig-Concrete Jungle in Atlanta GA

Click here for more information rachaelkerns@gmail.com

 In 2-3 sentences, 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.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's we are following the story of Moses. We will be using a reference site that you may want to expand on. Be sure to give yourself time to read over your section before reading it to the kids.

Today you will read "The Exodus" (remember to not read beyond your section, that will be for next week.) 

While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: This season we are working on a large collaborative piece. There is a large stretched canvas in the room, and every 2 weeks we will be adding a layer. This will be the first time that we try doing 2 weeks of each kind of art. Keep Lauren posted on how this feels, and communicate with each other week to week if need be.

This week:

• This is the 2nd week of styrofoam prints. Some kids may already be done drawing on their styrofoam and ready to print on the large painting.
• Collect styrofoam plates or trays (you can contact Lauren to do this for you if you need to).
• Have kids lightly press with a pencil to create an image of one of the plagues they learned about today. Ask them why they picked that one.
• Click HERE for a tutorial if you need on.
• This picture should have as many details as possible. 
• Remind the kids that any words they write will be reversed when printed.
• Younger children may just want to draw shapes, lines and patterns.
• Pick 4 colors of paint. Have kids pick one color to lightly paint onto their styrofoam plate/tray and then press the image onto the painting. 
• If the image does not show up clearly, trying printing on a piece of paper and then cutting that out and gluing it onto the painting.
• Kids can make multiple copies in a variety of colors.

October 28th, 2012 "The 10 Plagues of Egypt"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join 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 Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

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

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.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory.Take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas and touch base with our music leader for this week DJ & Greg.

"David James Robinson" <vocaldj@gmail.com>, "Greg Jehanian" <gregjehanian@gmail.com>, 

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are talking about harsh living environments around the world. This week Mariko-MCC reforestation efforts in Haiti

Craig-Concrete Jungle in Atlanta GA

Craig-Concrete Jungle in Atlanta GA

Click here for more information marikosnook@gmail.com

 In 2-3 sentences, 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.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's we are following the story of Moses. We will be using a reference site that you may want to expand on. Be sure to give yourself time to read over your section before reading it to the kids.

Today you will read "The Ten Plagues of Egypt" (remember to not read beyond your section, that will be for next week.) 

While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: This season we are working on a large collaborative piece. There is a large stretched canvas in the room, and every 2 weeks we will be adding a layer. This will be the first time that we try doing 2 weeks of each kind of art. Keep Lauren posted on how this feels, and communicate with each other week to week if need be.

This week:

• This is the 1st week of styrofoam prints.
• Collect styrofoam plates or trays (you can contact Lauren to do this for you if you need to).
• Have kids lightly press with a pencil to create an image of one of the plagues they learned about today. Ask them why they picked that one.
• Click HERE for a tutorial if you need on.
• This picture should have as many details as possible. 
• Remind the kids that any words they write will be reversed when printed.
• Younger children may just want to draw shapes, lines and patterns.
• Next week they will begin to print with their images.

October 21st, 2012 "The Return to Egypt"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join Art Making & Centers

Tips:te Jungle in Atlanta GA

Click here for more information craigmcdonald21@gmail.com

 In 2-3 sentences, 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.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's we are following the story of Moses. We will be using a reference site that you may want to expand on. Be sure to give yourself time to read over your section before reading it to the kids.

Today you will read "The Return to Egypt" (remember to not read beyond your section, that will be for next week.) 

While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: This season we are working on a large collaborative piece. There is a large stretched canvas in the room, and every 2 weeks we will be adding a layer. This will be the first time that we try doing 2 weeks of each kind of art. Keep Lauren posted on how this feels, and communicate with each other week to week if need be.

This week:

• This is the 2nd week of our cardboard relief houses. Some kids maybe done constructing their houses. If they are, they can use marker to add details to their houses.
• Offer each child a large piece of flat cardboard.
• On a separate piece of cardboard, have the kids cut up strips and shapes of cardboard to create a house.
• Have the kids make their house.
• When they are done with their house, they can glue it onto our large painting (you may want to lay the painting down for this so that the houses don't slide off.
• You may need to collect cardboard in advance.
• Let Lauren know if you need her to borrow glue from work. 

October 14th, 2012 "God's Promise of Deliverance"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join 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 Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

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

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.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory.Take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas and touch base with our music leader for this week John & Danny.

"John Lattanzio" <jmlattanzio@gmail.com>, "Danny Grivjack" <greattree@gmail.com>,

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are talking about harsh living environments around the world. This week  Rachel- Kenya- MCC's work with the food crisis during the current drough

Click here for more information rachaelkerns@gmail.com.

 In 2-3 sentences, 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.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's we are following the story of Moses. We will be using a reference site that you may want to expand on. Be sure to give yourself time to read over your section before reading it to the kids.

Today you will read "Gods Promise of Deliverance" (remember to not read beyond your section, that will be for next week.) 

While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: This season we are working on a large collaborative piece. There is a large stretched canvas in the room, and every 2 weeks we will be adding a layer. This will be the first time that we try doing 2 weeks of each kind of art. Keep Lauren posted on how this feels, and communicate with each other week to week if need be.

This week:

• This is the first week of our cardboard relief houses. 
• Offer each child a large piece of flat cardboard.
• On a separate piece of cardboard, have the kids cut up strips and shapes of cardboard to create a house.
• Have the kids make their house.
• You may need to collect cardboard in advance.
• Let Lauren know if you need her to borrow glue from work. 

October 7th, 2012 "The Call of God on Moses"

Kids PM Time Schedule (4pm-6:30pm)

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet/Centers

5:05 Sing a song to gather for worship

5:07 Worship with Song & Dance

5:20 Pass the Peace and Go around

5:25 Solidarity Prayer

5:30 Ages 3-5 go to Snack & Centers

and remain there until the end of our PM Time. 

Ages 6-10 sit for Snack/Readings & Dialogue

5:50  Ages 6-10 join 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 Time (Games, Building, Books, Art Center):

These do not necessarily need to be connected to the theme of the evening. Rather than have each center totally wide open, select a few things you would like the kids to play with. If they want to swap out for a new activity, they must first clean up the old one. Give kids a heads up to let them know what time they will be called to gather for worship.

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

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.

Music Suggestions: Although it's fun to at least have one song that is connected to our theme, it is not mandatory.Take a look at some of our music links for your song ideas and touch base with our music leader for this week DJ & Greg.

vocaldj@gmail.com
gregjehanian@gmail.com

Pass the Peace & Go around suggestions: Take a moment to have kids pass the peace to each other. Maybe think of a fun way for kids to do that (high five, elbow bumps, etc.). Ask a simple, fun question to help them settle in.

Solidarity Prayer: This season we are talking about harsh living environments around the world. This week  Jess -Indonesia (in talks with Jeana Masters

Click here for more information maddancer78@gmail.com

 In 2-3 sentences, 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.

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions:

This season's we are following the story of Moses. We will be using a reference site that you may want to expand on. Be sure to give yourself time to read over your section before reading it to the kids.

Today you will read "The Call of God" (remember to not read beyond your section, that will be for next week.) 

While I read to you, look for these 2 things________&________and I will ask you about them when I am done reading.  

• Giving kids a "job" helps them pay attention and stay engaged.
• Try having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• Try having them act out the story. 
• Try having or creating props or visual aides. 

Suggested dialogue questions: Can you think of a time when you ________? What are some ways you can remember to ________ this week?

Art Making/Process Suggestions: This season we are working on a large collaborative piece. There is a large stretched canvas in the room, and every 2 weeks we will be adding a layer. This will be the first time that we try doing 2 weeks of each kind of art. Keep Lauren posted on how this feels, and communicate with each other week to week if need be.

This week:

• This is the 2nd week of making framed pictures of our families. Some children will be done their frames and will now be adding pictures of their families. Some kids will just be getting started.
• Have the kids make a paper frame. Click HERE for one idea, or find one that you like more.
• This will be a 2 week project so stretch the process by offering a variety of materials. Maybe even make 2 stations, one for coloring, one for gluing.
• Ask the kids if they would like to bring in a photograph of their family next week. Check in with parents as they head out the door to offer a little reminder.
• If kids forget their pictures next week or are unable to bring one, they can draw one.