Downloadable Resources
as mentioned in D6 Curriculum from Randall House
Fall 2010
PRESCHOOL TIPS
- Look for a plastic ark to use during Unit 3. If one is not available, create one from a shoebox to use. Consider creating a large one from a refrigerator box, if available.
- The beginning of the quarter is a great time to check your supply closet. Take advantage of the many back-to-school specials to stock up on items often used (pencils, markers, scissors, etc.)
- Visit your local library and find children’s picture books that show real-life pictures of plants, animals, fish, the sun, moon, and stars for the children to look through. Remind them God created all of these items.
- Be sure to send home Take ’n Talk sheets with the children. Encourage families to do the activities on the back as a way of reinforcing the lessons their children have learned. Mail or send home the Kids’ Cards as well. Encourage parents to let their child tell them about the picture and use it as a way to review each week’s lesson.
- Use the Kids’ Cards at the beginning of the lesson to review the previous week’s lesson. Let the children take turns sharing what is happening in the picture. Another option is to place them in a child-safe photo album to let children look through. Encourage them to find a partner with whom to “share” the lesson.
If this is your first time using the D6 curriculum, we welcome you into our family. Here are a few helpful hints and ideas to help you get started.
- Read pages 2 and 3 of the teaching guide to learn what the CLEAR Learning System is all about and how to use it.
- Read page 4 to gain a better understanding of the products used with this age group. Look through your teaching guide, the Teaching Essentials packet, the Take ‘n Talk sheets, and the Kids’ Cards together to understand how each part is used.
- Page 5 has some helpful classroom tips as well as characteristics specific to each age group.
- Cut apart just the Teaching Pictures for the first month in the Teaching Essentials packet or cut out all the Teaching Pictures and divide them by months (two-gallon plastic bags work well for this). Make a list of all supplies you will need for the month on a large post it and attach it to the front of the teaching guide before the first Sunday of each month. Be sure you have them all and know where they are so they will be easily accessible when you need them.
- Make a copy of all the reproducibles at the beginning of the month. Place them in the plastic bag or a file folder. Be sure to always have a few extras for visitors.
- Read through all the lessons for each unit at the beginning of the month. Then review the lesson at the beginning of each week. Begin the week off by gathering items for any of the CONNECT, Craft, and Bible Activities you will need for that week. Do NOT wait until Saturday to begin preparing.
- Ask a parent who does not feel comfortable helping in the classroom to cut out projects, help gather supplies together, or tear out the Take ‘n Talk sheets at the beginning of each month.
- Have copies of the coloring pages from the preschool tips on hand for those times when church may run long or you need additional activities for the children.
- Choose Craft and Bible activities that best fit the needs of your classroom. You know your children best. Feel free to adapt any of these to the personalities of your children.
- Pray each day for your students and that God will use you to teach His Word.
Fall 2010
Color photos of craft projects mentioned in Round 2 Teaching Guide for 4s and 5s.
Summer 2010
Color photos of craft projects mentioned in Round 2 Teaching Guide for 4s and 5s.
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