March's theme for K-5th grade--"Gather in Grace"
CrossTraining, the name of our children's Sunday education program, begins at 9:30 a.m. for preschool through 5th grade. All ages come together in the Sanctuary for a lively time of action-filled songs and a brief object lesson to introduce the week's message. Three and Four year olds attend a Preschool class that uses the "Hands-On Bible" Curriculum for interactive and age-appropriate activities. Our CrossTraining curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th Grade follows a Rotational Learning Model where children are taught the same Bible store or theme for several weeks. Each week, children visit a different station where they encounter the same story through a different experience. Children visit stations such as Song & Celebration, Christian Cafe, Goliath Games, Temple Tales, Creation Station, Science Center, and Techno Times. Each rotation is filled with activities to hold the children's attention and engage them in learning Biblical truths. Rotational learning builds on the advantages of repetition. The more ways children experience a concept, the more likely they are to remember it. Curriculum features:
Within a six year rotation, children who participate in this curriculum will also be taught the six chief parts of Luther's Small Catechism: The Ten Commandments, The Apostles' Creed, The Lord's Prayer, The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar (Holy Communion). The study of these concepts enhances children's regular worship participation and equips them in their life-long journey of Faith.