Our elementary age programming is divided into younger elementary (K-2nd) in the Ranch and older elementary (3rd-6th) in Uptown. Each group has a combo of large and small group time. During large groups, they enjoy games, teaching, and worship. The "secret sauce" of learning is small groups where we divide by grades: Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, Preteen (5th and 6th) boys, and Preteen (5th and 6th) girls. During small group time, kids read the Bible story from scripture and engage in age appropriate activities and discussions to fortify the lesson. They also have an opportunity to give an offering which goes to our Around the World Ministry Hope Lives School in Uganda.
Our elementary classrooms use a curriculum called "Brite," produced by Awana. In every lesson, the Bible is read, heard, and connected to Jesus in ways kids can understand in their own lives. Leaders are equipped to help kids form a faith built to navigate tough cultural topics. Bright aims to help kids believe in Jesus, become more like Him, and belong to Him forever. We go through the Bible every year, teaching through God's big story and anchoring each lesson to the larger Biblical narrative. The scope and sequence for this year is focusing on God as Promise Keeper and each month, we learn a character trait of God, talking about it as the "Brite Idea." Each month also brings a new memory verse (NIV), taught through music. Weekly, kids are engaged by looking at "He, We, Me" questions to help integrate the lesson into life application. Finally, each week kids are given a "Take Home" sheet. Parents can use this tool and the family calendar to drive home the Biblical truths their children learned on Sunday. Repetition is key for learning! We are here to partner in any way we can and feel honored to be a part of the discipleship team around your kids!
