Foundations
Foundations is a toddler
through Kindergarten, Sunday school curriculum created
to introduce and reinforce the basic tenants of the
Christian faith. It is a one-year, spiraled;
educational curriculum that focuses on teaching children
basic facts, verses, belief systems, and habits which
creates a rock solid foundation for future learning.
Developed by educators,
Foundations uses simple, natural processes that are
age appropriate and easily teachable. It finds its
roots in basic, child-centered activities with ample
repetition and reinforcement.
It also creates a link between the
Sunday school experience and Parents: giving them
direction and support to foster spiritual growth in
their child at home. The connection between church and
parent makes Foundations a unique and effective
program that firmly prepares children to experience
Christ, Christianity, and future Christian teachings.
The Basics
Foundations focuses on 12
Topics that comprise the basic tenants of the Christian
Faith. These topics can be taught in a specific
recommended order, or they can be adjusted to
accommodate existing church programs.
The twelve topics comprise one year
of study, which is meant to be repeated throughout the
preschool years.
The curriculum works for children
as young as toddlers up through age six. It can be used
in individually assigned classrooms, or in a multi-age
setting.
The Topics are as follows:
Prayer: Communicating
and establishing a relationship with God through Jesus
Christ: Restoration.
Jesus Loves Me: The
extent of God’s love for man: Redemption.
Love One Another:
God’s command to us on how to treat others:
Restoration.
The Meaning of Easter:
The Crucifixion of Christ, and his resurrection,
establishing a new covenant with man:
Redemption.
Tell Others About Jesus:
The Great Commission set forth by Jesus for us all:
Restoration.
The Bible: God's gift
to us. Why we have the Bible and what is in it. Restoration.
Creation: There is
one God, who created everything, and is omnipresent in
our lives: Creation.
Sin and Forgiveness: Brought about by
a fallen nature, this separates us from God: Fall. Jesus
Christ died for us on the cross to forgive us of our
sins, therefore we must acknowledge this forgiveness and
forgive others: Redemption.
The Church: What is
the Church? What is the difference between
buildings we go to and and the body of Christ? God
calls us to gather together and love, support each other
and worship Him. This month explores God's calling
us to gather together in His name. Restoration
Salvation: What
do we need to do to receive salvation? This month
covers the steps to accepting Jesus as our personal
savior. Redemption
Christmas: God gift
to us, Jesus' birth. God sent his son for us in the
season of Christmas: Creation, Restoration,
Redemption.
Faith: Children
explore the various aspects of faith. What is
looks like, how others have followed and believed in the
promises of God. Restoration
"Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW
INTERNATIONAL VERSION.
Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible
Society. Used by
permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers."
Copyright Foundations Publishing, LLC 2004
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