Each lesson is composed of several parts. The following briefly explains each part and offers suggestions for use.
Main Christian Principle/Concept
Each lesson begins with a statement to the leader to clarify the main Christian principle or concept of the lesson.
Benefits to Society
This statement to leaders is designed to help you know in advance how the principle or concept may benefit people and the community. The statements deal with a sense of justice and mercy, gratitude and personal peace.
Objectives
These are statements of what each student is expected to understand, accomplish or apply to their lives. They are designed to bring behavioral change and are generally measurable, ownable and observable. Leaders may develop evaluation/test questions from these objectives.
Preparation/Materials Needed
This section helps leaders prepare for the lesson by reading designated Bible passages, gathering materials and consulting other specific sources. Those who are unable to reproduce Activity Pages, are encouraged to have children do activities by completing them on blank paper.
Theme Thoughts
"Theme Thoughts" help encourage discussion and re-enforce the Main Christian Principle/Concept. "Theme Thoughts" may be used at the leader's discretion. One may be chosen to use for a week with children who benefit from repetition, or a different "Theme Thought" may be selected each day for children who need a greater challenge.
Guided Conversation
This suggested conversation for the leader enables the students to be actively involved in the learning process. This kind of conversation accepts feelings and ideas, asks thoughtful, clarifying questions, and gives simple, clear directions. Guided Conversation gives students the opportunity to explore, discover and appropriate new ideas and solutions with guidance from their leader.
Weekly Awards
These provide affirmation for students who show progress in developing the evangelism or growth skill and the character virtue being studied. Award ideas are provided for each unit to encourage students to actively pursue and practice the Bible skills, prayer and character virtues.
Parent Flyer
A suggested "Parent Flyer" is provided to create involvement and support from the home.
Bulletin Board Ideas
Suggestions for a bulletin board are also provided.
Music
Music is used to introduce and fortify the Bible and prayer concepts and character virtues being developed. Music is often part of the optional activities that involve children in applying to life the Christian life skills and character virtues.
