The Fruit of Your Labor

Posted March 30th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary

You probably won’t realize many salvation decisions in your class because your students are so young. In fact, at times you may wonder if you are accomplishing anything at all. But be assured that you are planting seeds of faith by teaching God’s Word. Over the years, others will water those seeds and they they […]

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Those First Four Years

Posted March 23rd, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary

In the book, Childhood Education in the Church, V. Gilbert Beers states: “…by the time a child is four, the basic foundations of life have been laid.” As a teacher, you have an incredible opportunity to mold and shape these young minds that are developing at a very fast rate. Teach them as unto the […]

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For Greater Durability

Posted March 16th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Laminating teaching visuals that are going to be used for more than just hanging decoration on the wall provides greater durability and thus flexibility with how it can be used. The more durable it is, the more likely a teacher will be to allow his or her students to interact with it because there will […]

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Rewards for Students

Posted March 9th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Classroom Tips, Pre-Primary, Classroom Tips, Primary, Classroom Tips, Middler, Classroom Tips, Junior, Classroom Tips

We all like to receive rewards for what we have worked hard for and accomplish. However, if you give out rewards, remember that it is important that the reward is rightfully earned and not given out just for simply trying. For instance, when a student recites his memory verse, make sure they have worked hard […]

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Food Caution

Posted January 26th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary

We do not often think of food as a possible hazard at Sunday School, but certain foods may cause allergic reactions or present a choking problem. Even though twos and threes eat solid foods, many foods are still choking hazards for them. Any food that is hard, round, slippery, tough, or sticky can be a […]

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Planting Faith Survey Winners

Posted February 22nd, 2008 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary

Congratulations to the winners of our Planting Faith Survey contest.
Christine Wheeler, a 2s & 3s teacher from Bible Baptist Church in Saco, Maine, won a set of RBP Bible story children’s puzzles.
Donna Foy, a Pre-Primary teacher from First Baptist Church in Lock Haven, PA, won a new combination flannel board and pocket chart.
Thank you to […]

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The Value of Play

Posted August 13th, 2007 in 2s and 3s, Classroom Tips

Have you ever said to yourself (or maybe even out loud!), “The children in my 2s and 3s class want to play in Sunday School. I know at their age that is natural, but isn’t it a waste of time?”
While the central focus of Sunday School is certainly to learn God’s Word, play serves a […]

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Getting to Know Your 2s and 3s

Posted August 10th, 2007 in 2s and 3s, Classroom Tips

Do you ever wonder why two-year olds have trouble playing with each other? Do you question the reason some three-year-olds talk continuously while others hardly talk at all? As a 2s and 3s teacher, you will gain valuable knowledge from becoming familiar with your students’ age characteristics. Observe your students and think about their characteristics […]

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2s & 3s: Easing Those Good-bye Tears

Posted June 28th, 2007 in 2s and 3s, Classroom Tips

A child wraps her arms tightly around her mother’s neck. Another child plasters his body around his dad’s leg as if he is permanently attached. What great threat is looming? It’s the impending departure of Mom or Dad.

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2s & 3s Samples

Posted June 26th, 2007 in 2s and 3s, Curriculum Overview

Click link to view samples of the new 2s & 3s curriculum. Right click on link and select “Save As…” to download the sample.
King James Version

Teacher Book:

Introduction
Cycle Overview
Lesson

Teaching Resources:

Doll Figures
Doll Vinyls
Flannelgraph
Patterns
More Patterns
Teaching Pictures

Take Home Cards:

Take Home Cards

Student Book:

Introduction
Activity

Charts and Seals:

Charts and Seals

New King James Version
Teacher Book (NKJV):

Introduction
Cycle Overview
Lesson

Teaching Resources […]

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