Christian Formation
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject:
Christian Formation
Topic:
Preschool Curriculum
Preschool
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: Diocese
of Eastern Michigan Home |
Toddlers and Twos -
Cokesbury, The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville TN; 1995 The teacher book
includes some background information, and 56 lesson plans for children 2
years and under. Each lesson plan includes ideas about the lesson, how to set
up the learning centers, and a chart showing the flow of the morning. Student books include a take home picture
with a story and ideas for parents on the reverse side. The Complete Guide to Godly Play - Jerome W. Berryman, Living the
Good News, Denver CO; 2002 This 5
volume set teaches all you need to know to begin Godly Play in your church. Vol 1 discusses setting up the area
and how to lead the lessons; Vols 2-4 give a total of 54 stories, including
line drawings showing how to position pieces; Vol 5 is practical helps from
people who have worked with the program. It is still helpful for storytellers
to receive coaching from a trainer, but with the careful study and use of
these books, a congregation can begin when ready. A set of Parent Pages is available to preview. Teaching Godly Play: The
Sunday Morning Handbook - Jerome W. Berryman, Abingdon
Press; 1995 Goes into the
details of setting up a worship center, and talks about people, space, and
materials needed for this program New: Young Children and Worship
– Sonja M. Stewart & Jerome W. Berryman, WJK, Louisville TN; 1989 This was one of
the original publications for setting up Godly
Play in the church; it includes theory, the lessons, and the final
section includes the patterns for creating the pieces used in each story. Episcopal Curriculum for Children – Center for Ministry of Teaching,
VTS, Alexandria VA 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/ year; for PK: Includes Teacher book, Take Home
Cards, and 4 booklets-one for each section. Cross year includes cassette tape
of recommended hymns for children through year Gateways to Worship - Carolyn C. Brown, Abingdon Press, Nashville TN; 1989
(out of print) A series of 52 lessons to help children become
comfortable in worship, based on the Church year. Each lesson is well laid
out, and includes a table for the flow of the morning as well as detailed
lesson plans. Best with older 4's and 5's. 3 copies Celebrating the Church
Year with Young Children -
Joan Halmo, The Liturgical Press; 1988 Focuses on the major seasons and feasts, so is good for
supplemental lessons in another program; offers a variety of ideas but not a
defined lesson plan; Probably better with older 4's & 5's. Some
background material, and appendices with (Roman Catholic) lections and with
music. New:
Let the Children Come
– Living the Good News, Denver CO; 2001 This is a nursery program that introduces 3 year olds
to well-known stories from the Bible; there are three “quarters” with 7
stories per quarter. The fall quarter includes Old Testament stories, while
the winter and spring quarters focus on Jesus. Included are games and
activities to use with the children (plus information about adapting ideas
for 2 year olds) and add-ons include a music CD, a “stage” to help tell the
stories, and children’s booklets. Available for preview: Spring Quarter Annually
renewed curriculum-samples on file (located in 3 ring binders): All Things New – Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg
PA Bible story based curriculum for
preschool through elementary education (6th grade) Clear Curriculum – Randall House
Publications, Nashville TN This
resource is designed to have the entire family studying the same Scriptural
materials; it is closely age graded, with 3 separate packages for preschool
children: infants and toddlers, 2’s and 3’s, and 4’s and 5’s. The teacher
guides include a brief reflection for the teacher and detailed instructions
for teaching class. Patterns and other resources are included in a separate
teacher pack. Also included are an activity book and a take home book. This
curriculum resource has all the “bells and whistles” so it can be
expensive. Living the Good News
- Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg, PA 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 to use; age graded; for Preschool/Kindergarten ages; for more
information go to www.morehouseeducation.org Seasons of
the Spirit - Logos Productions, Inver Grove
Heights, MN Based on Revised Common Lectionary;
seasonal leader’s guide includes lessons with background information and
meditations on the weekly readings, the stories and activities, and closing
worship. Easy for teachers to use; age graded: 3-5 years; for more information
go to: www.spiritseasons.com
Witness – Augsburg Fortress A
closely-graded curriculum for students from 2 years through 8th
grade; Bible based, about 1/3 of stories from the Old Testament and the rest
from the New. Has a 2 year cycle |
For more information or to borrow a
particular item, contact Marnie Bash,
Coordinator,