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.