Christian Formation
Diocese
of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Christian
Formation
Topic: Preschool
Curriculum
Preschool
Curriculum
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Splash!
Pack – Splash! is faith formation for children
from birth to three years; each pack includes 12 monthly parent newsletters
and a music CD. There are 3 sets: 1-12 months, 13-24 months, and 25-36
months. Each parent paper includes a discussion of things to look for during
the next month, a “Bible study”, simple age appropriate things to do with
your child, a word in several languages, and a book reference. It’s a great
way to connect new parents with the congregation and support them as their
child grows. Toddlers
and Twos - Cokesbury, The United Methodist
Publishing House, 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. Annually
renewed curriculum-samples on file: 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,
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 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 take home book for reading. This
curriculum resource has available all the “bells and whistles” and so can be
a bit expensive. All Things New
– Morehouse Publishing, Bible
story based curriculum for ages preschool through elementary education Living
the Good News - Morehouse Publishing, 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; for Preschool/Kindergarten ages Seasons of the Spirit
- Logos Productions, Based
on the 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 See also: In Christian Formation-Children in
Worship Gateways to Worship
- Carolyn C. Brown, Abingdon Press, 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 w/older 4's &
5's Celebrating
the Church Year with Young Children -
Joan Halmo, The Liturgical Press, 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 and 5's. Some background material, and
appendices with (Roman Catholic) lections and with music. |
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Coordinator,
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