2nd -3rd
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As you know, 2nd and 3rd graders have reached a new level of understanding. They are now able to begin comprehending the natural and spiritual aspects of life. Therefore, based on their increased understanding, we utilize the appropriate level of teaching during our lessons and activities.
Our goal to equip them with the tools, both natural and spiritual, they will need to successfully navigate through life. Not only should they have the knowledge of what the tools are, but they should be taught how to use the tools. It is based on this premise that our lesson topics are chosen. A general overview of a typical service for your child is noted below.
Memory Verse
Memory verses help the children begin learning important verses of the Bible. The verses are selected to directly support the lesson of each week. Your child’s teacher can provide you with a list of the month’s memory verses to take home. (Click here to print this month’s list)
Prayer & Offering
This time provides the children the opportunity to speak with God and honor Him in all we do. During the class your child’s group will come together to bless the offering and tithes, to thank God for the things He has given them, and for those in their life such as: parents, family, church, home, and friends.
Bible Lesson
The Bible lesson for the week is taught directly to the children in their specific classroom. They will have the opportunity to ask and answer questions with their teacher and fellow students concerning the lesson. The teacher will use a variety of methods to teach your child, such as: reading from the Bible, the use of pictures and posters, and movie clips (depending on the lesson). In return, your child will not only walk away with more Biblical understanding, they will learn how each lesson applies to them personally.
Activities & Crafts
Repeating the information is still important at this age because it helps children comprehend the information. In the classroom, we re-affirm the lesson with an activity or interactive craft that allows the teachers to walk through the lesson, while giving each child a hands-on approach to learn about God.
Praise & Worship
In the service room, we teach the children why we raise our hands, clap, sing, and dance before the Lord--to praise and worship Him! The children will sing songs and express their love for God with the clapping and lifting of their hands. (Click here to hear an example of the songs)
Creative Illustration
We utilize a wide variety of characters, props, settings, and sound effects in order to creatively teach the Bible lesson. Through this innovative presentation, your child will be able to witness firsthand how that lesson, or principle, applies to them today. The children love the interaction and “live” character performances!
Group Discussion
What good is information if you do not know how to apply it? That is the premise of our group discussion time. This allows the teacher to review with the children all aspects of what they learned-- from the memory verse, to the creative illustration, and ending with how to apply the lesson to their everyday life.
