laying a basic foundation in these children. Be sure to share the Bible story before the outline.

OUTLINES:
   Study these outlines, and know what you want to share with the children.  Keep in mind the central truth and Bible story and how they relate to each other.  These outlines explain the basic principles the pre-schoolers will be applying to their lives every day. Each principle will help them make godly decisions.  Keep in mind you are dealing with short attention spans, so don’t drag it out too long.  And don’t be concerned when pre-schoolers don’t listen as attentively as adults.  They are pre-schoolers!  Be sure to tell the story first, and then present the outline principles.

PUPPET SKITS:   Enclosed with your curriculum package is a bear puppet whose name is Gladly. With each lesson there is a puppet skit with conversation between Gladly and the teacher. This conversation will reinforce the Bible story and outline that you have already taught that day. This is to be a fun time for the pre-schoolers, and you should allow them to participate by talking to Gladly the

Bear if they want to. Gladly could occassionally lead them in prayer or a song. Whatever you do, make it fun, and remind them of the central truth.

SUPPLEMENTARY BOOKS:  Enclosed with this curriculum are three children's books which teach basic Bible principles. It is noted on the lessons where each of the books would be

   READ IS A STORY!
     Three full-color, beautifully illustrated story books are included with each curriculum package. These tales will delight your Pre-schoolers while helping them develop a relationship with God.

particularly helpful, and we strongly advise that you use that particular book with that lesson. For instance during the first lesson, "God Is Not Too Busy," you should definitely read the book, God Is Never 7bo Busy 1bo Listen. You might want to use this book consecutively for four weeks because of the subject matter, or you may want to alternate it with other books. Find what works best for you, but remember, the children learn by repetition.

REVIEW QUESTIONS:
  

At the end of each lesson outline are three questions that you can ask your pre-schoolers. You may want to take the time to ask each child individually or you may just ask the children as a group. These questions will help you see if the children understood and learned the central truth. Remember to make it fun!

VISUAL AIDS:
Use visuals!  Kids remember more of what they see than what they hear. Reinforce the words you speak with things they can see. Flannel graph characters for the Bible stories are supplied. You'll find sufficient scenery and characters to present every Bible story. Because the Bible story is the same for four or five weeks you will use the same characters each week, but more details are added for each lesson.


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