Thursday, June 28, 2012

Sunday School part Ideas for Preschoolers

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Sunday School part Ideas for Preschoolers

For preschool children, the Bible and the idea of faith could be brand new, and the decision as to where to start in explaining this aspect of life can be overwhelming. While our instincts commonly tell us to start at the beginning, introducing a preschooler to the Bible by beginning with Genesis would be a mistake. Before a young child learns whatever about the Bible, it is crucial that he understands that Jesus loves him. First and foremost let the preschool learn that God is love, Jesus is the son of God and he loves us all, even--or perhaps we should say, especially children.

Sunday School part Ideas for Preschoolers

This scripture, from Matthew 19:14 (Niv) says, 14 Jesus said, "Let the limited children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Pictures that show Jesus in discrete poses with children are invaluable, but keep in mind, a preschool child will not understand why Jesus dresses differently than men do today.

Don't rush this introduction of Jesus. Preschool children do understand that their mothers and fathers love them, and to make this comparison will help them to understand that Jesus is like a parent. The fact that he is "invisible" does not sway younger children negatively as their imaginations are at their prime. Preschool is the best time to present this invisibility as "more powerful" than those who are visible, even more fine than parents.

Singing many children's songs about Jesus will also help. "Jesus Loves Me," and "Jesus Loves the limited Children" have stood the test of time, and are invaluable in construction a preschool child's relationship with Jesus. Only when love and trust has been established and we are assured the children's faith is built on love and not fear, will the foundation of their faith be strong and obtain enough to move on to other aspects of the Bible.

The average preschool child will have no idea of the inequity in the middle of the Old Testament and the New Testament, but that will come in time. However, the Old Testament is full of extraordinary Bible stories that children never grow tired of, and while the furnish will carry them through years of enjoyment. There are three things a preschool Sunday School educator must remember. They are:

1. Concentration span.

You will only be able to hold and keep the Concentration of a preschool child for a short duration of time. For this reason, prepare the story determined and take out unnecessary facts and get to the meat of the adventure. You can always add in details at a later date. One educator said that she favorite to do one story a month instead of one a week. With their Concentration span being limited, she told the basic story in week one and spent three weeks to divulge it and get in all the other details. "When I do this, I am amazed at how much they remember and how well they know the story." She said.

2. Make sure the children understand what you are saying.

Children nothing else but confuse words, especially when they rhyme, so be sure they get the words right. One educator explained about the Easter Sunday that she drove home the message, "He's not here, he is risen." When one limited boy's parents asked him what he learned, he said with great pride: "He's not here, he's in prison." Check and double check to be sure the child understands what you are saying.

3. When you tell the story, ham it up.

No child will sit still and listen to a story told in a monotone and with no expression. Children are used to television and cartoons, where all is animated, dramatic and presented in a expert manner. To tell the story, you don't have to be professional, but you must make it exciting. One Sunday school teacher, who had a vocation in the theater, said, when it came to telling Bible stories to preschoolers, she used every trick in the book to hold their attention. "When I saw a child frown with worry, or bite his lip, I felt my doing deserved an Oscar!"

With these things in mind, begin by finding at both Old Testament and New Testament lessons and determine what stories you want to teach and where to start. A popular beginning place is Noah's Ark. Because of the children's fascination with animals, this story set's their imaginations in high gear. Other favorites with all preschoolers comprise the parting of the Red Sea, Moses in the Bulrushes, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Daniel in the Lion's Den, Jonah and the Whale, and so many more.

With the huge option of Bible stories ready to the preschool teacher, there is one qoute worse that where to start, and that is where to stop.

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