PreK (3-5yrs) Volunteers Please Read

Important for PreK  Leaders and Assistants of Jr. Kidz:

1. Please watch the "Elevate Jr.: Watch this video to learn how to use Elevate Jr." before volunteering for the first time this year.  http://www.elevateatchurch.com/
2. The theme for September 2nd through December 16th is "Allaso Ranch":
• Come join us as we go to Allaso Ranch, the best summer camp in the universe! At Allaso Ranch we will join Sydney, Haley, and the Dirty Jacket gang and learn about all the things God made us to do. So, grab your sleeping bag and backpack, and come camping with us at Allaso Ranch!   
• Preview the lessons at:   http://www.elevateatchurch.com/allaso-ranch-jr.html
• Allaso Ranch Lesson Overview PDF
3. We have a new schedule for teaching/leading each two week lesson unit. Essentially, Week A is the "teaching week" which is largely spent watching the lesson video with a shorter time for application activities. Week B, is the "application week" which begins by reviewing the songs and Bible story of Week A. The leader can choose to reading the story from a book or re-watching the Bible Story portion of the video. Then more application activities are completed and there is potential for a longer "Free Play" time during which the lesson of the week can be applied to "every day life".
4. Training DVDs and Lesson Scripts will be available the week before week A of each Lesson Unit.
5. We are test driving this new system and may need to make adjustments along the way. Please be prepared to make adjustments to the schedule & the lessons based on your needs and the needs of the children you are leading.

Jr. Kidz (PreK) Week A:

·   10 min - Opening in Gathering Room (worship, prayer, announcements)

·   PreK are dismissed to begin their lesson

·   20 min+ Lesson DVD

·   2 application games or activities

·   Free play

·   last 10 min – clean up, Shaker Song, pick up in rooms

Jr. Kidz (PreK) Week B:
·   10 min - Opening in Gathering Room (worship, prayer, announcements)
·   PreK are dismissed to begin their lesson
·   15 min Lesson Review & read Bible story (or re-watch on video)
·   2+ application games or activities
·   Free play
·   last 10 min – clean up, Shaker Song, pick up in rooms