doing our best with the energy God so generously gives.
(Colossians 1:28, paraphrased)
| Item 1 | ||
Let everything you do reflect the integrity
and seriousness of your teaching
(Titus 2:7, New Living Translation).
Sunday School
√ List
| · | Reproduce this list to use each | |
week as you make plans for
the session.
| · | Fold the list to keep with your | |
leader guide.
| · | Find a large bag to use for | |
“your Sunday stuff.” Start
filling the bag during the week.
| · | Get ready to enjoy* teaching kindergartners at your church. | |
☺Prepare for Activities
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☺Prepare for Group Time
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☺Items to Gather at Home
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☺Items to Gather at Church
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☺Items to Borrow or Buy
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* God gives us things to enjoy
(I Timothy 6:17)
Item 2b
After Sunday ... What Next?
Visits*
| · | at child’s home |
| · | at home of grandparent or other family member |
| · | at teacher’s home |
| · | at weekday program, ball game, or other activity |
| · | in the hospital |
| · | at the grocery store, mall, or other places |
Extra Idea: Invite a child to go visiting with you. Before asking the child, obtain permission and make arrangements with parents.
Mail—Stamped or E-Mail*
| · | to child |
| · | to grandparents or other family members |
| Ø | reminder about attending Sunday School | |
| Ø | note about something child enjoyed in Sunday School | |
| Ø | note about absence | |
| Ø | birthday or seasonal greeting | |
| Ø | message about a church activity or event | |
| Ø | note about family situation (birth, illness, death) | |
Extra Idea: Take photographs of activities in the Sunday School room to use for postcards.
Calls*
| · | to say: “We missed you in Sunday School.” |
| · | to say: “I’m glad you like the things we do at church.” |
| · | to say: “Thank you for being a helper in our room.” |
| · | to say: “I’m sorry you are sick.” |
| · | to say: “Happy birthday.” |
| · | to leave a message |
Extra Idea: Use a cell phone to call a child during the Sunday School session if the child is absent because of illness or a family situation.
* to "attendees"…not just to "absentees