Curricula

Nursery:
2by2 Products for Faith Based Learning
Manipulatives, books, etc. for young children

Toddlers and Twos
Toddlers & Twos is a Sunday School resource for ages 12 – 36 months that cleverly couches Bible lessons within a large and diverse assortment of play activities.Over time, these methods can help even the very youngest toddlers sense a relationship with their church family, and recognize themselves as God’s children.

 

Preschool (and up):
Worship Center: Dr. Sonja Stewart

This exciting multi-sensory approach to worship with children is both ecumenical and cross-cultural. Dr. Stewart's rich insights and creative imagination provide a unique way of blending biblical storytelling and worship.

Godly Play: Jerome W Berryman

"The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language (parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action) to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives."

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
It is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. Children gather in an "atrium," a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beautiful materials that they use.

 

Elementary:
Published by Living the Good News:

Episcopal Curriculum for Children
for children ages 3 to 11 uses biblical storytelling, the study of church traditions and participation in worship to teach Christian faith.

Living the Good News
lectionary-based curriculum, available for children in nursery through high school and adults, incorporates both The Revised Common Lectionary and The Book of Common Prayer lectionary. This curriculum follows the three-year cycle of Sunday scripture readings. Sessions are updated quarterly to provide the most current material.

All Things New
is the curriculum for today's Episcopal children. This two-year program for children from preschool through sixth grade offers a rich mix of age-appropriate activities centered on scripture and Episcopal "basics." Simple, easy-to-use components with contemporary graphics help time-pressured faith formation leaders learn the basics they need to be effective leaders. Innovative components include fine-art reproductions, multicultural music and activity CD, a parent calendar to link the faith formation program with the home, and the interactive Kids in Common: Children's Book of Common Prayer.

My Episcopal Faith
is a series of seven (K-6) booklets which introduce children to the history, beliefs, structure and lore of the Episcopal Church. Leader's Guide provides lessons that are easy to prepare and teach. Student booklets for class or home use are a great resource of prayers, information and family activities. My Episcopal Faith can be used with Share the Joy or as a stand-alone program for up to 6 weeks.

Share the Joy
for grades K-6 teaches the foundations of faith based on the Word of God and helps children experience what it means to be a Christian. It is organized into self-contained thematic sessions and follows the seasons of the church year.

Growing a Grateful, Generous Heart
is a collection of stewardship resources for Episcopal children and their families. Developed in cooperation with the Office of Stewardship at the Episcopal Church Center, this heart-transforming, four-session program helps the entire family-and hence, the parish-grow in the understanding and practice of stewardship

Growing Together
features celebrations throughout the church year to promote intergenerational sharing. Volume I includes Building a Parish Family, All Saints’ Day, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Volume II includes Mardi Gras, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, a Summer Celebration of God’s Creation and Assumption. Features group discussions, stories, games, art and community activities with multicultural traditions.

 

Published by LeaderResources:
(also note short curricula and seasonal curricula)

The Mustard Seed Series
This in-depth, non-denominational curriculum helps students gain a broad understanding of the Bible over many years. It presents classic artwork, the entire biblical story and themes that relate to practical issues in students' lives. Teachers love this curriculum (particularly those new to teaching), for its easy to follow instructions and convenient preparation materials.

Workshop Cycles
is a new way of experiencing Sunday School. It takes seriously the spiritual development of children while providing creative, hands-on activities to help children learn the stories of God and God's people. Children work on the same story or concept for several weeks, using different learning approaches each week.

Published by Cokesbury:

One Room Sunday School
Designed specifically for a children's Christian education program where four or more age groups are taught in one classroom, One Room Sunday School includes materials that children ages 3 through middle school can study and learn together. Students will grow together through comprehensive Bible study, application of Bible lessons to everyday discipleship, and a variety of age-appropriate activities.

Bible Quest
Bible Quest series is part of a comprehensive Sunday school curriculum for persons age two through adulthood. Developed ecumenically by nine denominations, Bible Quest helps children encounter, through discussion and activity, the overall story of the Bible so that they might be shaped by that story.

Seasons of the Spirit
Seasons of the Spirit is a curriculum for all ages; children, youth, and adult' based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Over a three-year period, students will experience Scripture from every part of the Bible. Focusing on the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the themes follow the Christian year, beginning with Advent. Each person in the congregation will hear and experience the same Bible story or theme at the same time, but in a way that is appropriate for their particular age level, learning style, and stage of faith development.

Seedlings
A year's materials includes lesson plans for 36-40 sessions plus introductory materials for the class coordinator. Unit materials -- cut-outs, projects, art work -- are not provided with Seedlings. Teachers and coordinators are allowed and encouraged to use their ingenuity and imagination, and see what comes!

Cornerstones
Cornerstones provides unique and creative resources for Christian education. Our curriculum is designed to be flexible. It is the only Christian education curriculum that allows you to customize your education program. It is ideal for the Workshop Rotation Model, Vacation Bible School, Family Camp, Intergenerational events and other programs.

LOGOS
The four parts of the LOGOS weekly ministry model are Bible Study, Worship Skills, Recreational Play, Family Time.

 



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