Showing posts with label Old Testament. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Old Testament. Show all posts

Free Curriculum Giveway

6:28 AM  Dale Hudson  







Teach us the Bible is a solid children's curriculum.  I recently reviewed it and here are some of the things that stood out to me.
  • It is grounded in childhood development principles.
  • It's designed for today's technology.  Lessons are available to download online.  Teachers can print lessons ahead of time or simply access them on their iPad or laptop during class.
  • 104 (2 years) of chronological Bible story lessons.
  • 1 year through the Old Testament and 1 year through the New Testament.
  • Meaningful activities that reinforce the lesson.
  • Children get each lesson 3 times by the end of 5th grade.
  • Students learn a new Bible verse every 4 weeks.
  • Each lesson includes supplies and preparation steps, as well as coloring sheets that will get your kids excited.
  • Teachers use Children's Storybook Bibles to make sure lessons are comprehended.
  • It's cost effective.  Prices start as low as $119 per quarter.
Our friends at Teach Us the Bible are going to give away a free quarter of the curriculum.  You can enter by emailing me at dalehudsoncm2@gmail.com.  I will announce the winner here next Friday, August 24.
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"Go Fish" Christmas Curriculum Review and Giveaway

6:35 AM  Unknown  

Christmas is just around the corner.  If you're looking for Christmas curriculum, then check out Go Fish's new "The Gift of Advent."  It is a complete, 4 week curriculum that gives elementary children a Biblical understanding of what Christmas is really about.

Recently, I was able to review the curriculum and I'd like to recommend it for your ministry.  Here's what I love about it.
  • The music is great.  As usual, Go Fish has produced music that is magnetic for kids.  Each song comes in audio and video format.  The song motions are engaging and easy to follow.  The graphics are professional.
  • Each lesson comes with a teaching video.  The lessons are just the right length and grab kids' attention.
  • Flexibility.  The video files come on DVD as well as MOV, WMV, MPEG files if you want to drop it into a presentation software like Media Shout or Pro Presenter.
  • Lessons are designed for a large group / small group format. 

  • The graphics in the coloring and activity sheets are cool.  Today's kids will love them.
  • The small group time gets kids into God's Word with Bible reading, discussion questions, and application.
  • Extra game and activities are provided if you want to extend the session.
  • Lesson preparation is easy and quick.  This is a big plus for today's busy volunteer.
  • Well thought out arrival activities grab kid's attention when they walk in the door and prepare them for the lesson.
  • Kids participate in putting together an advent wreath.  This provides a significant visual teaching tool and memory.
  • Four great lesson themes tie together to help kids understand the true meaning of Christmas.  
    • The Gift of Hope - kids dive into the Old Testament to see how God sent the gift of hope to rescue us.  
    • The Gift of Wisdom - kids learn the story of the Magi and what it means to put their faith into action.  
    • The Gift of Love - kids discover the ultimate gift and how to imitate Christ by walking in love (Ephesians 5). 
    • The Gift of Joy - kids learn about the angels who announced Jesus' birth and that we should share the joy of Christmas with others.
You can get more information about the curriculum at this link.  I will also be giving away a free set of the curriculum next Friday, Nov. 16.  You can enter the drawing by emailing me at dalehudsoncm2@gmail.com.  I will post the winner's name on that day and it will be shipped to you free of charge.

Check out this great resource this Christmas season.
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