Christian
Formation
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries
Resource Center
Subject: Christian Formation
Topic: Elementary Education
Elementary
Education Curriculum
The following items are located at the Diocesan
Center, Saginaw:
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach An
Introduction to Godly Play Theory Curriculum:
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Episcopal Curriculum for Children – Center for Ministry for Teaching, VTS;
No cost See: http://www.vts.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=122315&rc=1 Designed for Ages
3-6th grade; 3 levels: PK, Primary, and Intermediate, each with 3
years: Shell, Chalice, and Cross; each year has 4 sections of 9 lessons each:
Old Testament (Includes All Saints), New Testament (Christmas season),
Sacrament (Easter season), and Worship in the Church (Includes Pentecost); 36
lessons total ECC - Primary:
Teacher Book, Take Home Cards, Booklets, Puzzle Pack (1 puzzle/lesson) ECC -
Intermediate: Teacher Book, Take Home Cards, Treasure Book, "Covenant
Times" Newspapers. LWW Discovery Guide – Bethel Lutheran Church/Augsburg
Fortress, Minneapolis MN; 2005 This is a study
guide for use with The Lion, the Witch,
and the Wardrobe by older elementary and middle school students. There is
one “lesson” to go with each chapter of the book which includes “dig deeper”,
“road map”, “vocab” and “fun fact” as well as a page for the student to
journal on a specific question; the “dig deeper” section includes scripture
references. Mustard Seed Series Preview
Kit, LeaderResources,
Washington DC This is an
introduction to this Biblically based curriculum for children in Kindergarten
through Middle School; it includes information about the program and sample
lessons. Mustard Seed is a closely graded curriculum with stories from both
the New and the Old Testament for each grade level. One Room
Sunday School – Abingdon Press (updated annually) Example of
lessons from this curriculum, including the teacher packet and the
reproducible packet; useful for students in Preschool through Elementary School
in one class
Seedlings – see: www.seedlingsinc.com A series of
programs for small churches Teaching Children about Prayer, by Judy Gattis Smith - Educational Ministries, Inc A 5 lesson supplemental course on prayer;
each lesson includes the teacher lesson plan, followed by a list of supplies
needed and an outline of the lesson. Chapters: "Attitudes";
"How do we approach God?"
"Prayers of Adoration"; "Confession and
Thanksgiving"; and "Prayers of Supplication" Walk With Me – Reformed
Presbyterian Church This is a closely-graded Bible story based curriculum resource for
students 4 years old to 8th grade. Included are a leader guide
with well organized and detailed lessons and a student book with pieces for
the projects. Background information for the teacher is supplied in the
Leader Guide as well as an introduction to each story; each lesson also
includes a variety of ways to approach the story, although this is not set up
as a rotation style curriculum. For more information contact www.FaithAliveResources.org Annually renewed curriculum-samples on
file (located in 3 ring binders): All Things New – Morehouse Publishing, 2006 A curriculum resource which is based on the Bible stories rather than
the lectionary. The fall quarter features stories from the Old Testament.
Curriculum guides are available for Preschool through 6th grade;
also included are a CD with songs and motions and Kids in Common: A Children’s Book of Common Prayer. Leaders’ Guides and Student Papers for each grade
plus the CD and Kids in Common are
available for preview. Clear
Curriculum – Randall
House Publications, Nashville TN This resource is designed to have the
entire family studying the same Scriptural materials from infants and
toddlers through adulthood; it is closely age graded. The teacher guides
include a brief reflection for the teacher and very detailed instructions for
teaching each class. Patterns and other resources are included in a separate
teacher pack. Also included are an activity book for the students and a take
home book. This curriculum resource has available all the “bells and
whistles” and so can be a bit expensive.
Living the
Good News – Morehouse
Publishing; Harrisburg PA An Episcopal
Lectionary based curriculum; seasonal leader’s guide includes lessons with
background information and meditations on the weekly readings, the story to
tell, activities, and closing prayer. Easy for teachers to use; age graded:
Primary and Intermediate Seasons of the Spirit – Logos Publications, Inver Grove Heights MN Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, seasonal guides offer teachers
background information on scripture, stories and activities for class,
worship and outreach opportunities, includes beautiful art work as well as
musical suggestions for class; Closely graded: 6-8yrs, 9-11yrs, or multi-age: 5-12yrs.
Available for review: Fall 05 (Late Pentecost) For more information: www.spiritseasons.com Witness – Augsburg Fortress A closely-graded
curriculum for students from 2 years through 8th grade. It is
based on Bible stories, about 1/3 from the Old Testament and the rest from
the New. Works in a 2 year cycle. Rotation Model Curriculum: Come Join the Circle – Logos Productions Inc, Inver Grove Heights
MN; 2006 This is Logos
Productions entry into the Rotation Model of curriculum resources. The unit
available for preview is Jesus, the
Good Shepherd. It includes a
large variety of rotations and has several Bible stories to choose from with
the unit. A planning guide, a CD, and several visual aids come with the unit.
The introductory flyer shows what units are currently available. For more
information www.logosproductions.com Cornerstones Rotation Model Curriculum Resource CD ROM – Cornerstones
Publishing; 2003, 2005 Samples of the new Rotation Style curricula
with explanation of using the curricula and a complete sample lesson; the new
materials for ’05 include suggestions for a number of lessons plus 2 CD’s
with ideas and Bible lessons; the ’06 catalog outlines different lessons to
use together to create a unit. For more information go to www.cstones.com The Potter’s Workshops – The Potter’s Workshops, Bloomington IL;
2005 This curriculum has been developed by an
independent group rather than a particular denomination; the catalog outlines
and explains the 35 units currently available; CD contains a sample unit, Joseph in Egypt For more information go to www.potters-workshops.com We Believe – Congregational Ministries Publishing, PCUSA We
Believe is a new rotation model curriculum from the Presbyterian Church; a
sample lesson is The Shepherds,
Luke 2:8-20. Included are the resource pages necessary for this unit. For
more information go to www.pcusa.org WorkshopCycles – Tracey Herzer, LeaderResources, 2004 The exciting “new” resources in Christian Formation are rotation style resources;
LeaderResources has jumped in with an Episcopal style rotation model
curriculum called WorkshopCycles.
Available for preview are 3 cycles developed by Tracey; The Good Shepherd The Miracles of Jesus Samuel: The Boy Who Listened to God Also included is
information to introduce rotation style Sunday School and explain how to use
the materials. For additional information see: www.LeaderResources.org, click on Memberships See also: Christian
Formation – Vacation Bible School Bible Times, B.C. - Living the Good News (out of print) A ten lesson program designed primarily for
VBS, but adaptable; Old Testament emphasis; Theme: "Highlights from
Hebrew Scriptures and Holidays"; each lesson includes teacher
background, story, activities, games, crafts, and holiday activities
(w/explanations of unfamiliar terms); Also available are student books: For 3-6 yrs, and 7-11 yrs. Jesus Is Giving a Party and We're All
Invited - Living the Good
News (out of print) A 5 lesson VBS;
New Testament emphasis; set up by chapters, not lessons; Chapters: "What
you need for planning", What you need for teaching", What you need
for storytelling", What you need for Arts, Crafts, and Games,
"Everything else you need". Student books: For 3-6 yrs, and
7-11yrs. Peace and Justice –
Nonviolence/Peacemaking
Building a Culture of Peace Begins with Children – The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, Presbyterian Distribution Service, Louisville KY Six sessions, primarily designed for 3rd to 6th grade, but can be adapted for younger children and inter-generational groups, includes background on scripture, gathering activities, questions and activities for discussion, and closing for each session, craft patterns, and bibliography. Kids Creating Circles of Peace – The Institute for Peace and Justice An activity book for children in elementary school encouraging peace-making and finding non-violent ways to resolve conflict; a number of story starters, as well as references and discussion questions Treasure Kids Magazine, for Church School
Missionary Offering - Episcopal Parish Services. Student magazines w/leader guides available; talks about children and
culture with an anti-violence theme; 2 issues: Kids for Peace: Making a
Non-violent USA and Kids for Peace: What Can I Do? Peace and
Justice – Integrity of Creation Using God's World in Christian Education - Elaine M. Ward, Educational Ministries,
Inc Several lessons for children emphasizing the importance of God's
creation and using "natural" objects for crafts and activities Being in Creation - Elaine
M. Ward, Educational Ministries, Inc 12 lessons for children looking at various parts of creation, each
session has full lesson plan Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
– About the Bible The Bible Alive – Stanley Birnbaum, Winston Press, San Francisco
CA A variety of creative ways to get elementary ed students and youth to
use the Bible Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
- Eucharist This Bread & This Cup – Mary Lee Wile, Living the Good News,
Denver CO; 2005 Including both a Leader’s Guide and Child’s book, this series is to
help instruct children in the Episcopal Church about the Eucharist. It may be
used prior to a child’s First Communion, but it may also be used with a
Sunday School class of 2nd to 3rd graders who are
already taking the Eucharist. Wile talks about both the theology behind the
Eucharist in terms the children can understand and about the actual
practice-what happens and what they are to do. As with the other sets she has
done, Wile presents a clear and sound discussion of the sacraments in the
Episcopal Church. Stewardship/Mission
and Outreach – Mission Animal Crackers – Heifer Project International, Little
Rock AR A workbook of activities to teach children about hunger around the
world; includes a poster and order blank for additional materials Learning for Action – CROP (Church World Services), Elkhart
IN A workbook with a variety of activities for both children and adults
to teach about hunger around the world Your Need for
Bread Is Mine - Morris D.
Pike, Friendship Press, New York NY A number of stories, poems, music, and ideas to help teach children
about hunger around the world Stewardship/Mission
and Outreach - Stewardship Growing a Grateful, Generous Heart – Living the Good
News, Morehouse Publishing, 2003 Includes: Leader Guide; Parent/Family
Resource; Children’s Papers for P/K; 1st,2nd; 3rd,4th;
and 5th,6th; A wonderful new resource for helping
churches and families guide their children into good stewardship; it is a 4
session program with activities for all ages plus activities for families to
use at home; developed in collaboration with the Office of Stewardship at the
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For more information or to borrow a
particular item, contact Marnie Bash,
Coordinator,