Preschoolers Spiritual Task

Preschoolers Spiritual Task

Preschoolers Spiritual Task

Sense of Trust

a.	Trust that others care for and value him
b.	Trust his physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs are met
c.	Foundation for faith development

Positive Sense of Self

a.	Experiences love and respect and learns to love, respect and care for others
b.	Respects individuality and grows independently in areas he can manage
c.	Needs acceptance of who he is and freedom to do what he can for himself
d.	Positive sense of self assists him in understanding God’s acceptance

Positive Regard for Others

a.	Developed by watching significant people relate to others
b.	Learns by example
c.	Lifelong working together, working out conflict, and respecting differences in others

Preschoolers learn through relationships, repetition, example, play, doing, imitating, curiosity, and satisfaction . They are literal minded and need concrete experiences. Parents are naturally the persons available to teach and guide in all aspects of life. What a beautiful plan God has for his child to learn about Him.

List three things your child can learn about God through experiences he/she had with you this week
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How you communicate to your children that they are cherished and accepted both by you and by god , while still holding up realistic standards for them?

1.	Avoid placing false values on them (intellect, beauty and athletic ability). Respect your child uniqueness without imposing pressures from the world’s value system, showing that they are made in God’s image regardless of performance.
2.	As parents, agree on the expectations you have on your child. Differing expectations can cause confusion in child and lead to poor self esteem.
3.	Communicate reasonable expectations and clearly verbalize your expectations.
4.	Praise your child’s genuine effort.

“Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52, NIV).

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5, NIV).

“You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15, NIrV).

“Train up a child and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6, NIV).

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have Him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’ …And he took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them” (Mark 10:13-15, NIV).