November 30th-December 21st, 2014 Advent

4:30 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:15 Gather for Circle Time

5:20 Music & Dance

5:30 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:35 Solidarity Prayer

5:40 Snack, Reading & Dialogue

5:50 Craft, Game & Building 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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Consider adding a Christmas Carol each week. Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: We are in the season of Advent. Below are the links to each part of the story. We are following the same sequence as the adults are learning about downstairs. 

Nov. 30th The Prophets
Dec. 7th John the Baptist
Dec. 14th Mary & Joseph
Dec. 21st Shepherds & Magi

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Craft, Game & Building Centers:

Click HERE to see some images for Advent crafts from around the world. 

Nov. 9th-Nov. 23rd The Story of David

4:30 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:15 Gather for Circle Time

5:20 Music & Dance

5:30 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:35 Solidarity Prayer

5:40 Snack, Reading & Dialogue

5:50 Craft, Game & Building 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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about David. Below are suggested videos. Make sure you view the video before you watch them with the kids. Feel free to use another resource for your story if you want to. 

• Nov. 9th David & Goliath
• Nov. 16th David & Saul
• Nov. 23rd David & Bathsheba 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. 

Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Oct. 19th, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Faithfulness)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Freeze Tag.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

October 12th, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Goodness)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is the bus stop game. Click HERE for a little video.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

October 5th, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Kindness)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Duck, Duck Goose.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

September 28th, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Patience)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Poisonous Stump. Click HERE for a quick tutorial.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

September 21st, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Peace)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Hoedown Tag. Click HERE for a quick tutorial.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

September 14th, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Joy)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Over & Under. Click HERE for a quick tutorial.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

September 7th, 2014 The Fruits of the Spirit (Love)

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: This season we are learning about the Fruits of the Spirit. We'll be dissecting each one over the next few weeks, using the checklist that is posted in our room. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and ask the kids how they think God shows this weeks fruit of the spirit, how we show this weeks fruit of the spirit, and where we've seen this weeks fruit of the spirit in those around us. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Over & Under. Click HERE for a quick tutorial.

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids. 

August 31st, 2014 Noah

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

4-4:45 Prep

4:45 Meet & Greet kids and check in with Parent/Guardians.

5:05 Gather for Circle Time
5:10 Music & Dance
5:25 Pass the Peace & Go Around

5:30 Solidarity Prayer

5:35 Snack

5:45 Children ages 3-5 go outside to play games.

Children ages 6-10 stay for Reading & Dialogue

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 how and where to gather.

Music Suggestions:  Check in with the music leader for this week to see if you can grab a few ideas from the. You can also find links to our new COH albums and COH music log to the right on this blog.

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 lets find regions to pray for on the MCC website. Click HERE to find a topic. 

Reading & Dialogue Suggestions: We are reading through Genesis. This week we are learning about Noah. If you have a laptop or tablet, show the kids THIS 5 minute video of the story of Noah. If not, you can find the story of Noah in one of our children's bibles in the space. 

Remember that our job is simply to create a safe space for dialogue. Some fun ways to do this are by:

• having them take turns drawing parts of the story as you read the sections to them.
• having them act out the story, or creating a song about the story. 
• having or creating props or visual aides. 
• asking them what they think the characters were feeling in the story.
• asking them what they think happened before the story, or what may happen next.

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

Playground Time: Todays game is Duck, Duck, Goose. Click HERE for a quick video on how to play. 

• Give parents a heads up if you decide to go to Shisler playground. (Click HERE for walking directions.)
• Make sure kids have gone to the bathroom.
• Ask someone to be the line leader. 
• Assign adults to specific kids.
• Leave a sign on the door saying where you are, what time you will be back, and a contact number for someone who is with the kids.