Early Childhood Curriculum | Parkview Kids Team

Category: Early Childhood Curriculum
- Backyard eNews – May 1, 2014
  
  Posted at 5:02 pm by Stephanie McDonald
  
  May 1st
  Let’s Celebrate!
  
  Meet Volunteer of the Week…Joey Storer!
  
  Joey has been serving in Early Childhood for almost two years. He is a huge help in our purple and blue rooms assisting the 3 year olds. He serves every Sunday at 9:00am and is always ready to make our preschoolers feel welcomed. He is easy to work with, dependable and willing to do whatever it takes to help. We are so grateful to have him on our team. Thank you, Joey, the best is yet to come!
  
  Here are three things I need you to know this week:
  1. We need two more adults THIS SATURDAY, May 3rd, at 5:45pm. If you are available please let me know or even better go online to plug yourself in for a very important role or just come on in. We really need more adults Saturday night. Click here
  2. Goals and Methods for guiding young children…“Let me know what is coming next” Young children thrive on the security that comes from knowing the routine. “After we clean up the blocks, we will have our story.” Keeping the same order during every class helps make children feel calm and secure. Variety is the spice of life but it is best used sparingly with young children. One surprise a day is plenty!
  3. I LOVE to hear from you! If you served last weekend please take one minute to drop me a note with your feedback to these questions.
  #1 – What is one thing that went well in your area this past weekend?
  
  # 2 – What is one thing you saw that you can improve in your area?
  
  #3 – Is there a story about a child or family life that was impacted this past weekend?
  
  Your answers are vital in helping us move the ministry forward and celebrate what God is doing. We use your input to plan, pray and share with our senior leadership.
  
  May you cast your cares on Jesus. May your load feel instantly lighter as you trust in Him. YOU are loved!
  
  BIG hugs and much love,
  
  Jill Shea
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- April Curriculum
  
  Posted at 12:00 pm by pcclisadorman
  
  Apr 24th
  
  April Weeks 1 and 2 – April 5th/6th and 12th/13th
  
  April Week 3 – Easter – April 17th – 20th
  
  April Week 4 – April 26th/27th
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- Backyard eNews – April 24, 2014
  
  Posted at 10:55 am by Stephanie McDonald
  
  Apr 24th
  Hi Team!
  
  I apologize for not communicating with you sooner, I ended up being out sick for a few days this week. Volunteer of the week will resume next week.
  
  THANK YOU for making this year’s Easter services a huge success! We had 29 new families visit our Parkview Kids area during Easter services, a total of 648 children visited our classrooms during 10 services and over 16,000 people attend Parkview Easter services. WOOHOO Praise God!!!
  
  I’m following up with all our Easter helpers and looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend!
  
  Here are three things I need you to know this week:
  1. We have a BIG need for more team members this Saturday. If you are available to help at either the 3:45 or 5:45 service please let me know or just go online to plug yourself in for a very important role. Click here
  2. We launched a new parent blog! Check out www.parkviewparents.com , this is an excellent new resource for parents. If you are a Facebook or twitter person, please help us get the word out.
  3. Our May and June schedule is now available online. PLEASE check your scheduled dates and if you need to request a sub please do your best to give us at least a week’s notice. It’s extremely helpful to give us advance notice so we can make sure we are prepared for the weekends.
  I LOVE to hear from you! If you served during Easter can you please take one minute to answer the below questions.
  
  #1 – What is one thing that went well in your area this past weekend?
  
  # 2 – What is one thing you saw that you can improve in your area?
  
  #3 – Is there a story about a child or family life that was impacted this past weekend?
  
  Your answers are vital in helping us move the ministry forward and celebrate what God is doing. We use your input to plan, pray and share with our senior leadership.
  
  May the peace of God fill you this Easter in a fresh new way!
  
  BIG hugs and much love,
  
  Jill Shea
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- Backyard eNews – April 9, 2014
  
  Posted at 4:17 pm by Stephanie McDonald
  
  Apr 9th
  
  24 NEW families last weekend!
  
  I know I sound like a broken record buuuuuuuuuut we hit another record last weekend by having 24 new families on a regular weekend service. How awesome is that, God blows my mind! THANK YOU!!! You are a gift to every family who walks through our doors each weekend.
  
  Here’s three things you need to know this week:
  
  1. We are unable to hand candy out to children at any of our services. There was some confusion a few weeks ago so we want to make sure everyone is aware that we cannot bring in candy to hand out in any of the classrooms. Thank you for understanding.
  
  2. New visitor postcards are a huge success! Thank you for taking the time to write a postcard to the new children or a standout student each week in your class. Please try and always write the first AND last name of the child on the right side of the postcard. Next put in our dropbox on our EC desk after service. Then we will collect them all after the weekend, put their address underneath their name and mail it. We’ve had several with no last name and then it can be time consuming going back to try and find the right person you were writing to, feel free to reply or ask your coach any questions. We are here to help YOU.
  
  3. EASTER services kick off in 7 days! Our biggest need is on Easter Sunday at 12:30pm and the 7pm services on Friday and Saturday. If you are available to help please let me know. Thank you. Click here to review the fun-filled Easter activities Lisa has planned.
  
  Let’s celebrate!!!! Meet our volunteer of the week…Sherrie Carter!
  
  Sherrie jumped on board and joined our team almost a year ago. She faithfully serves every Saturday at 5:45pm in the Yellow Room as a Team Leader. Because of Sherrie’s commitment to serve at Parkview, preschoolers are receiving the love of Christ at a very young age. Sherrie is a joy to be around. Thank you, Sherrie, the best is yet to come!
  
  I say it every day, I love our team! THANK YOU for being a part of what God is doing at Parkview and serving so children have the opportunity to hear about Jesus. YOU are making a difference in the lives of so many!!! Make it a great week.
  
  Love wins!
  
  Jill Shea
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- Breaking Records-YOU are making a HUGE difference
  
  Posted at 3:31 pm by Stephanie McDonald
  
  Apr 3rd
  
  Let’s Celebrate!
  
  Meet our volunteer of the week…Erin Creedon! Erin is a Team Leader in the blue room every other Sunday at 9am and has been serving for almost two years. In addition to leading a team for our three year olds she goes above and beyond to help with our large group activities. Erin’s energy is contagious and she is a great example of a dedicated leader. Thank you Erin, the best is yet to come!
  
  We are BREAKING RECORDS! On the weekend of March 8th and 9th we had 1,111 children in Kidz Connection. WOWSER! On that note, we are in need of at least two more adults this Saturday, April th at 5:45pm and Sunday, April 6th at 11am. If you can help please fill yourself in or let me know. Thanks!
  
  Your dedication to the children is making a HUGE difference. We must be RELATIONAL. Kids and families want to be known, loved, and cared for. Relationships are the glue that will help them be faithful. They’ll be consistent when they know they’ll be missed by someone if they’re absent. THANK YOU for your dedication to our Parkview families!
  
  YAHOO!!! Our ten Easter services will kick off in 14 days! Easter services are listed online, feel free to plug yourself in to any service. If you normally serve on a Saturday or Sunday the system automatically moved you to the closest service time.
  
  We do need some team members to move over to a different Easter service. We need at least one team member in a room for each service and then we can try and fill the other spots with extra Easter helpers. Our biggest need is for some people to move over the Sunday, April 20th 12:30pm service.
  
  Easter Recruiting will happen again this weekend. If you have a friend or family member that is interested, they DO NOT have to fill out the volunteer form that will be in the Parkview bulletin this weekend. Simply email me their information and let me know they want to join you. This is the PERFECT time to reach out and personally ask someone to serve with you. The more the merrier.
  
  Love Wins!
  
  Jill Shea
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- Worship and Bible Lesson – Easter
  
  Posted at 10:39 am by pcclisadorman
  
  Apr 2nd
  
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  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- Easter Updates
  
  Posted at 2:18 pm by Stephanie McDonald
  
  Mar 26th
  
  Happy Spring!
  
  YAHOO!!! Our ten Easter services will kick off in 22 days!
  
  Easter services are listed online, feel free to plug yourself in to any service. If you normally serve on a Saturday or Sunday the system automatically moved you to the closest service. For example all team members who serve at 11am are now on for the 10:30am service Easter Sunday, etc.
  
  We do need some team members to move over to a different Easter service. We need at least one team member in a room for each service and then we can try and fill the other spots with extra Easter helpers. Our biggest need is for some people to move over the 7:00pm service on Saturday, April 19th and the Sunday, April 20th 12:30pm service.
  
  I will send an email today with everyone’s April schedule. Please do your best to give us at least a week’s notice if you need a sub and then consider being a sub for someone so it all balances out. We cannot do this without YOU.
  
  Easter Recruiting starts this weekend and next weekend. If you have a friend or family member that is interested, they DO NOT have to fill out the volunteer form that will be in the Parkview bulletin this weekend and next weekend. Simply email me their information and let me know they want to serve with you. This is the PERFECT time to reach out and personally ask someone to serve at Parkview with you. The more the merrier!
  
  Here’s 10 more reasons people should serve in Children’s Ministry:
  
  1. Serving is a key component of spiritual growth. Growing Christians are serving Christians.
  
  2. Kids need godly role models.
  
  3. Kids can serve God for a lifetime when we disciple them.
  
  4. We are called to pass on the faith to the next generation. (Psalm 78)
  
  5. Serving helps kids and families discover new life in Christ.
  
  6. Serving kids brings glory to God. (Matthew 5:14-16)
  
  7. When you serve kids, you are serving Jesus. (Matthew 25:40)
  
  8. God has given you gifts to be used for the furtherance of His kingdom.
  
  9. It keeps you young at heart.
  
  10. It’s a blast!
  
  *From Relevant Children’s Ministry blog post 3/5/14
  
  I will be out of the office Thursday, March 27 through Monday, March 31st. Volunteer of the Week is on hold, thanks for understanding.
  
  I love our team! THANK YOU for serving faithfully so that children have the opportunity to hear about Jesus. YOU are making a difference in the lives of so many!!!
  
  Make it a great week.
  
  Love wins!
  
  Jill Shea
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- March Curriculum
  
  Posted at 10:46 am by pcclisadorman
  
  Mar 25th
  
  March Week 1 Lesson Plan – March 1st/2nd
  
  March Week 2 Lesson Plan – 2’s & 3’s – March 8th/9th & March 15th/16th
  
  March Week 2 Lesson Plan – 4’s & Clubhouse – March 8th/9th & March 15th/16th
  
  March Weeks 4 & 5 Lesson Plan – March 22nd/23rd & March 29th/30th
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- We continue to GROW! Looking ahead + 10 reasons to serve in Children’s Ministry
  
  Posted at 3:44 pm by Stephanie McDonald
  
  Mar 19th
  
  LET’S CELEBRATE!
  
  Meet our Volunteer of the Week, Eileen Hawkins! Eileen is a Team Leader and has been serving in Early Childhood for over 4 years. You’ll find her in Clubhouse B every other Saturday at 5:45pm. She is dedicated to creating an inviting atmosphere so every child feels welcomed. Eileen is very patient, tons of fun and is an inspiration to all that are around her. Thank you, Eileen, the best is yet to come!
  
  We are overflowing with children! Last weekend we had 426 children, the highest number of kids for us this year, visit our ‘Backyard’. Praise God! Thank you for serving faithfully so all children have an opportunity to hear about Jesus.
  
  Spring is almost here!!! Please look ahead to April and May and make sure you have your serve dates marked on your calendar. It’s extremely helpful to give us a few weeks notice if you have a scheduling conflict. Also, if you request a sub please try and be a sub for someone so it all balances out.
  
  Next month, we will have 10 Easter service at the Orland campus. Please feel free to ask your friends and family if they’d like to serve with you, we LOVE it when you bring a friend. The more the merrier! Please try and notify your coach or myself before the service if at all possible. Thanks!
  
  Here’s 10 reasons people should serve in Children’s Ministry.
  
  1. We were created to serve. (Ephesians 2:10)
  
  2. Jesus modeled serving for us. (Mark 10:45)
  
  3. Kids are the greatest mission field. (Matthew 9:37)
  
  4. God blesses people who serve in children’s ministry. (Matthew 10:42)
  
  5. Jesus ministered to children. (Mark 10:13-15)
  
  6. Easier to build boys than repair men.
  
  7. Serving help us get connected to other people. Service creates community.
  
  8. God uses children to reach parents.
  
  9. Serving brings glory to God. (1 Peter 4:11)
  
  10. Kids are the most receptive to the Gospel.
  
  *From Relevant Children’s Ministry blog post 3/5/14
  
  Thank you again for your faithfulness to serve at Parkview Christian Church. I hope you experience a deep joy from using your gifts and serving the local church. Take good care of you and I look forward to seeing you soon.
  
  Love wins!
  
  Jill Shea
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
- What happens the first 8 minutes + record-breaking numbers!
  
  Posted at 2:03 pm by Stephanie McDonald
  
  Mar 11th
  
  Our Team Makes a World of Difference!
  
  Did you know, research shows people decide in 8 minutes if they will return to a new place during their first visit. We are experiencing phenomenal growth, praise God! YOU are changing lives! We had another record-breaking weekend with 1,111 children attending Parkview Kids last weekend, of that 408 were in our “Backyard”.
  
  Marie Epley, our First Impressions Coordinator, told me last weekend she was walking back to our area with a dad who was returning for the second time and he said his son was SO excited to receive a postcard in the mail after their first visit. That is a HUGE win for us, GREAT job everyone our visitor postcards are appreciated!
  
  As we continue to grow, we need to continually add team members.
  
  When was the last time you asked someone to join our team or try out volunteering with you?
  
  Ask them THIS WEEK.
  
  Put your arm around someone, ask them if they are serving anywhere and invite them to join you in making a difference for Christ.
  
  Let’s celebrate! Meet our volunteer of the week…Bonnie Blazevich!
  
  Bonnie faithfully serves every Sunday at 9:00am. You’ll often find Bonnie welcoming families at the door and helping the three year olds get ready for an irresistible experience in the blue room. She is a joy to work with and puts her whole heart into caring for the children. She is a dedicated and great leader! Thank you, Bonnie, the best is yet to come!
  
  This weekend we need more help on Saturday, March 15 at 3:45pm and Sunday, March 16th at 9am & 11am. We need at least three more adults at these services. If you can come play with us please let me know or go ahead and add yourself into the schedule. THANK YOU.
  
  Make it a great week and I look forward to seeing you soon.
  
  BIG hugs and much love,
  
  Jill Shea
  
  “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Col. 3:12 NIV
  
  Posted in Early Childhood Curriculum
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