CURRICULUM
The Praise Factory is a family of curricula created by Connie Dever, wife of Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Teach, Take & Tell (for 2’s and 3’s); Big Questions and Answers for little people (for 3-5’s); and The Praise Factory (for K-5th grade) introduce the children to sixteen major biblical truths, common to a systematic theology. As the children progress through the curricula, they learn about these truths in greater depth. The children learn Bible stories (and even church history and missionary stories in The Praise Factory grade school curriculum) that reflect these truths. A wide variety of songs, games, crafts and other activities are included, making learning understandable, memorable and fun!
- Praise Factory Family of Curriculum (Overview)
- Praise Factory Activities
- Praise Factory Games (Preschoolers)
- Praise Factory Games (Elementary)
*For more detailed information refer to CHBC Children's Ministry Guide
*Refer to the Quarterly Lesson Guide to see what we are studying now.
Praise Factory resources can be used by churches, schools, home schools, Vacation Bible Schools, camps and families.
- View and download these resources (Praise Factory website)
Having good curriculum is only part of the equation; finding it and implementing it also have to be considered as well as teacher training in both curriculum and classroom management. Here are some helpful hints as you think through these factors:
*For more detailed information refer to CHBC Children's Ministry Guide
- Creating & Choosing Curriculum
- Teacher Training & Support
- Classroom Management (Preschoolers)
- Classroom Management (Elementary)
In addition to Praise Factory, we have used other curricula in a variety of applications: Sunday School, VBS, Backyard Bible Club, etc.
- Truth 78 (formerly Children Desiring God)
https://www.truth78.org/products
(Spanish) Truth 78 Spanish Language webpage
- Christian Schools International
http://www.csionline.org/curriculum-development
- Treasuring Christ
https://lifebiblestudy.org/product-category/kids/
Other curricula that we have not used but have heard about from other churches
- Gospel Project
https://www.gospelproject.com/
- The Gospel Story (range of curricula developed by Marty Machowski)
http://stores.newgrowthpress.com/kids-books/
BIBLE MEMORY
“I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11). Read over our 6 year Bible Memory Program designed to help our CHBC Kids hide God’s Word in their hearts. The program was designed for children but provides a good basis for a Bible memory plan for adults as well.
- View and download Bible Memory Program
- Another wonderful resource for Bible Memory is Children Desiring God's Fighter Verse family of products
BOOK & BIBLE RESOURCES
Shepherding children comes with it's own challenges and opportunities for parents and teachers. There are a wide variety of resources and materials that help in this rewarding yet daunting task. Here is a list of resources we've found helpful, how they are used and where you can find them.
RESOURCES FOR KIDS IN WORSHIP SERVICES
Helping children participate in worship services is a key goal of ours and of many churches and families. Below are some resources which may help:
- Parenting in the Pew: written by our Pastor for Families; tips for parents in helping kids listen and learn from a sermon
- Resources for Children in Church Services, from Truth 78 (formerly known as Children Desiring God)
- CHBC Children's Bulletin (adapted from Green Run Baptist Church in Virginia Beach)
- CHBC Youth Bulletin (developed by our Pastor for Families)
- On-line Children's Bulletin resources:
http://www.childrensbulletins.com/