Words for the Beginning Children & Families Curriculum for Advent–Epiphany
Words for the Beginning Children & Families Curriculum for Advent–Epiphany
[This resource is one of many included in our Words for the Beginning Advent Bundle]
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This storytelling curriculum is designed to facilitate meaningful spiritual formation for ages 5 and up in multigenerational settings. The language is simple enough for children to understand and the prompts and activities are engaging enough for adults to participate alongside them. Each of the 6 lessons includes a main idea, opening song suggestions, an original short story inspired by scripture, time for questions and discussion, suggestions for activities to further engage the theme, and a closing prayer. In addition, we’ve provided weekly quilt square designs and instructions for creating your own fabric or paper quilt squares as an intergenerational art project throughout the season.
Curriculum by Rev. Anna Strickland
Download includes:
4-pg PDF introduction to the curriculum with ideas for implementation.
6 weekly PDF curriculum guides for the four Sundays in Advent, the First Sunday After Christmas, and Epiphany Sunday. Each week includes:
A main idea.
Suggestions for opening in song.
An invocation and opening message.
An original short story inspired by the week’s scripture reading.
Reflection prompts.
A quilt square template to color, collage, or inspire your own creations.
Extension activity suggestions to further engage the story and theme.
A closing prayer.
Any needed printable pages for extension activities.
How to use the Curriculum:
Use the curriculum as-is for your children’s Sunday School time.
Adapt the curriculum to use in children’s moments during worship or during extended time for children during or after worship.
Adapt the extension activities for Advent craft and/or missions fairs.
Print the curriculum and activities to include in an Advent take-home kit for families to engage with the lessons at home during the week.
Credit Info:
Curriculum and original short stories by Rev. Anna Strickland | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
