Training Session forBible Study Leaders

Preschool Edition

{The intention of this 1-hour training outline is to helpnew users of The Gospel Project for Kids, Preschool Edition to become familiar with each part of theteaching plan and resources.

Training Session for Bible Study Leaders

Gospel Project for Kids Kids Edition

The

Preschool Edition

G-O-S-P-E-Lpaper (patterns for copying attached). Place these letters on your focal wall.

place the name of these four session elements on the placards:

-Small Group OPENING -Large Group BIBLE STUDY -Small Group ACTIVITIES -Snack and Transition

Place each of these four placards under four of the chairs arranged for

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the wall.

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PREPARE FORTHETRAINING

{Lead the Training:

1. The Gospel Project for Kids

{2. Preschool Teacher Resources

{2. Preschool Teaching Training SessionWalk Through the

-Session Title: God Created the World and People-Bible Passage: Genesis 1-2-Big Picture Question: Who made everything? God made everything.-Key Passage: Genesis 1:27-Unit Christ Connection: God knew we would sin, and Jesus, our Creator, came to redeem us and protect us from the wrath of God by su!ering for us.

teaching session. (These were placed under four of the teacher’s chairs before the training session began.) Ask the four folks who have those placards to come to the front of the room and stand in order as to how the sessionprogresses from beginning to end. Encourage the four teachers to return to

teacher possessing that placard hold it up for the group as a reminder. Also, when referring to the various activities, have ready the activity pages to show. Be sure to share conversationally all of the information in each session part that is listed. Show teachers each activity page, coloring page, and activity instructions that are available in the “Activity Pages” or are printed from the Enhanced CD.

SMALL

OPENING1{GROUP

Talking points: (15-20 minutes) – This is a time to welcome the children and introduce them to the Bible content for the session. There will usually be two activity suggestions and one transition activity to help the children move into Large Group. One of these activities will be labeled “Low Prep.” In this session this is an activity page introducing the concept of God’s creation of people. The second activity involves minimal preparation, but some. Boys and girls have the opportunity to create things out of play dough. Then, a transition activity helps the kids move into the Large Group experience. During this time the kids are introduced to the Big Picture question and utilize movement along with counting to the number 7 (the number of the days of creation and God’s rest).

LARGE

BIBLE STUDY2 {GROUP

Talking points: (10-15 minutes) – Bible study begins with music. The teacher is encouraged to use one of the songs on the CD (or down-load) and one song to a familiar tune. As a “hook” for listening to the Bible story, kids are challenged to listen for the word

The teacher has a choice as to whether she wants to tell the Bible story or use the Bible story video that is on the DVD (or available via download.) As the children watch and listen for the word “good,” they are encouraged to sign the “good” when they hear it in the story. Show the group of teachers the Bible story video for session 1 on Creation. Encourage them to use the sign for “good” during the story!

Bible story review involves review questions, introduction of the Big Picture Question and Answer, and, a time of showing the boys and girls where the story of creation fits on the timeline poster.

Children conclude Large Group by using the number 7 (7 steps, 7 hops, etc.) to move into Small Group ACTIVITIES.

SMALL

ACTIVITIES3{GROUP

Talking points: (20-25 minutes) This part of the session allows children to move and do as they participate in Bible learning activities. Six Bible learning activities are listed in the “Leader Guide.” (There will usually be five activities, sometimes six.)The teacher should choose the ones that he/she can handle in light of the number of teachers that will be in the room, and, also related to which ones best match the learning approaches of the children. The activities can be set up in centers, on table tops, or on the floor. Teachers may choose how the activities are enjoyed: the whole group doing each one together; children rotating from activity to activity; or, the children choosing the ones they like and move from one to another as they maintain interest. The activities for this session are:

Elaborate on each to make sure the teachers understand.The teacher will purpose to ask the Big Picture Question during each activity to make sure the kids get to respond and “nail down” the theological truth for the day.

{SNACK ANDTRANSITION4{ Talking points:

(20 minutes) – As the children enjoy snacks, the teacher conversation should include the Big Picture Question and Answer. While waiting on parents, children will have the opportunity to

Bible story coloring page (a black and white line drawing of the teaching picture of the day.)

IN CLOSING