Program Overview AGES 3-4 EARLY CHILDHOOD FAITH FORMATION Age 3: God Made Me Age 4: God Made the World
For the Child • Faith concepts presented in active, developmentally appropriate ways • Sustained spiritual engagement with family and the faith community • Faith-based, cross-curricular learning that develops catholic identity • Celebrations of important Catholic seasons and feasts • Scripture and Prayer Faith Nurtured Early Lasts a Lifetime Young children are naturally curious, genuinely open, and filled with a sense of wonder. In addition, they effortlessly give and receive love, which allows them to quickly develop a deep relationship with God and a commitment to the Catholic faith. The God Made Everything Early Childhood Program is built on these understandings and provides teachers, catechists, and parents with everything they need to nurture children’s faith so it lasts a lifetime. Overview Content Learning and Catholic Identity.............. 4 Your Schedule, Your Way.................................... 5 Developed with the Whole Child in Mind........... 6 Age 3 Components............................................. 8 Age 4 Components............................................ 10 Age 3 Sampler................................................... 12 Age 4 Sampler................................................... 18 Family Welcome Guides................................... 24 Music and Movement....................................... 25 Assessment and Classroom Management....... 26 Program Support.............................................. 27 2 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4
For the Parents • Validation of a parent’s role as primary catechist • Support for guiding children to live in the faith • Take-home pages for each lesson, available in English and Spanish • Handy reference guide for lesson reinforcement at home For the Catechist or Teacher • Standards-based instruction and learning • Customizable lesson plans and schedules • Easy 3-step instructions: Centering, Sharing, Acting • Lesson extensions called Enriching the Faith Experience • Opportunities for independent learning and small-group and whole-group instruction • Comprehensive lessons with full scripting for extra support • Full assessment plans, including checkpoints and developmental checklists • Additional plans for prayer services and other liturgical celebrations For the Director or Principal • Program preparation and enrollment ideas • Catechist recruitment and training plans • Evaluation and feedback forms • Program promotion For the Entire Faith Community • Faith-sharing events with our youngest learners • Parish/Catholic school connection points • Multi-grade liturgy opportunities Overview Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 3
Creative Arts Language and Literacy Mathematics Physical Health and Development Science Social and Emotional Development Social Studies Catholic Doctrine, Tradition, and Prayer Content Learning and Catholic Identity Catholic Across the Curriculum Essential faith concepts are taught in tandem with age-appropriate academic content to provide a comprehensive curriculum strong enough to stand on its own with little or no supplemental instruction. With faith formation and kindergarten readiness as key goals, children develop a strong sense of Catholic identity while gaining skills in the following areas of instruction: 4 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4
Day 1: Centering, Sharing A Day 2: Sharing B, Big Book Page for Chosen Chapter Day 3: Enriching the Faith Experience Choice Day 4: Enriching the Faith Experience Choice Day 5: Acting #2 and #3 Day 1: Centering, Sharing A Day 2: Sharing B, Big Book Page for Chosen Chapter Day 3: Acting Parent-Catechist Meeting Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Birthdays Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Feast of All Saints Chapter 8 Thanksgiving Advent Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Christmas Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Aug./Sept. October November December January February March April May June Chapter 14 Valentine’s Day Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Lent Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Easter Chapter 23 Mother’s Day Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Pentecost Father’s Day Last Class/Summer Your Schedule, Your Way Flexible Pacing With 25 core chapters and additional chapters for celebrations and feasts, both the Age 3 and Age 4 programs have a plethora of options for flexible pacing. Below is a general guide for pacing and lesson implementation. One Day a Week Program Read the Catechist Manual. Based on class time and children’s needs, choose elements from the Centering, Sharing, and Acting steps for each chapter to complete the following: Three-Day Program See above for chapter pacing. For each lesson, complete the following: Five-Day Program See above for chapter pacing. For each lesson, complete the following: Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 5
6 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Developed with the Whole Child in Mind Based on Best Practices The developmental needs of three- and four-year-olds help shape the “best practices” approach for learning in the God Made Everything program. RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Early experiences have profound ef fects on learning. Each activity is Christ-centered to awaken children to an awareness of God’s love and our Catholic faith, Tradition, culture, and identity. CHALLENGE Learning advances when children are challenged. The program presents essential faith concepts in a simple and clear way. ENGAGEMENT Young children learn in a variety of ways. This program gives catechists myriad instructional tools including songs, rhymes, chants, finger plays, drawing, dancing, crafting, producing artworks, role-play, games, quiet-time prayer, and reflection. FLEXIBILITY Children learn at varying rates. Lessons can be customized for children who are at early, intermediate, and advanced stages of development.
ACTIVE LEARNING Activity promotes language, cognitive development, and social and emotional development. Young children learn through getting up and moving. With this program, children get up and move, and therefore love to learn! MOTIVATION Children’s experiences shape their motivation. Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition are presented through inviting text, engaging activities, and bright, beautiful art that motivate children. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Young children develop more freely when they have secure relationships with classmates and adults. The activities in the program are designed to create a caring community— helping children know that their parish family is one on which they can rely now and for a lifetime. SELFDISCIPLINE Through guidance and practice, young children can develop the selfregulatory capacities. Integral to this program are routines and an introduction to the rituals of our Catholic faith. Reverent behavior and active listening are modeled and practiced. Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 7
8 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Components At-a-Glance Age 3: God Made Me Ample tools and unparalleled support aid in catechizing three-year-olds in Catholic faith, Tradition, culture, and identity. Cross-curricular integration is built in! Independent Learning Centers & Assessments Learning Centers set children up for success and create excitement around lesson content while observational assessments gauge student retention. Teacher/Catechist Manual This easy-to-follow guide includes comprehensive lesson plans that suit a variety of learning styles, independent learning center options, assessment checkpoints and checklists, and full plans for parent orientation. Child’s Book Inspiring visuals and interactive pages make lessons rich and engaging. A Family Time Lesson is included with each chapter! Joy Alive This downloadable album of praised-filled music reinforces unit themes with delightful lyrics, melodies, and options for dance and gesture. The Great Commandment Social and Emotional Development Gather children. SAY: We are going to hear about the Great Commandment. Read aloud Matthew 22:36–40. SAY: God’s Son, Jesus, tells us to love God and love others. When you come to the Learning Center with a partner, take turns using one crayon to draw a picture of Jesus explaining the Great Commandment. When we share with others and use kind words, we show that we are following the Great Commandment. Model with a volunteer how to take turns sharing a crayon to draw a picture. SAY: When you and your partner have completed your drawing, write your names on it and hang it in the center. Before you leave the center, return the materials where you found them. Have children take part in this activity during center time or free choice time. LEARNING OUTCOMES The children will • listen respectfully to the Word of God. • work with a partner. • practice sharing. • draw a picture. MATERIALS • Bible bookmarked to Matthew 22:36–40 • one crayon • drawing paper God Made Me Assessment Checklist © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • God Made Me Page 3 of 4 AR Literacy and Language NY D S Evidences print awareness and the characteristic of books Demonstrates letter recognition and the names and sounds associated with letters Uses writing tools Differentiates between letters and numbers Recognizes the beginning letter of his or her first name Shows interest in books Derives meaning from stories and information from books and other texts Retells stories Responds to illustrations in books Handles and cares for books appropriately Takes turns listening and speaking Follows multi-step directions AR Science NY D S Expresses wonder and curiosity by asking questions Uses the senses to make observations and comparisons Collects information Records data Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe an object’s size and weight Carries out simple investigations Communicates predictions and observations Uses simple science tools, such as a magnifying glass Shows an awareness that the physical environment changes Assessment T289 God Made M Assessment Checklist © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • God Made Me Page 4 of 4 AR Social and Emotional evelopment NY D S Interacts with peers and adults appropriately Demonstrates self-control Listens to and responds to others Shows kindness Follows classroom rules Responds to requests AR Physical Health and Development NY D S Engages in active play Uses hand-eye coordination Exercises fine and gross motor skills Uses writing and art implements with some control Exhibits balance through movement Participates in activities safely AR Social Studies NY D S Demonstrates knowledge of self now and at a younger age Identifies members of own family Takes turns performing leadership roles Describes common jobs and what people do for work Recalls information about the recent past AR Creative Arts NY D S Uses his or her body to move to music and express oneself Makes visual representations using a variety of media Portrays events, characters, or stories through acting and using props and language Listens to and sings along with familiar songs T290 Assessment Praising God Through Song and Dance JOY ALIVE God Made Me Assessment Checklist © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • God Made Me Page 2 of 4 AR Faith Practices NY D S Demonstrates reverent behavior during prayer Identifies the Church as God’s family Expresses gratitude Prays the Sign of the Cross with appropriate gestures Shows understanding that the Bible is a holy book deserving reverence and respect Recognizes Catholic symbols and uses Catholic gestures Asks for and receives forgiveness Expresses gratitude Prays silently Participates in celebrations of the faith Identifies significant people, places, and events from the Bible AR Mathematics NY D S Counts objects to 10 Recognizes numerals 1–10 Matches groups of objects Compares relative size of objects Recognizes shapes Use non-standard units to measure Distinguishes colors Recognizes and forms patterns Demonstrates awareness of time intervals Distinguishes between numbers and letters T288 Assessment God Made Me Assessment Checklist Page 1 of 4 © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • God Made Me CHILD’S NAME DATE • Photocopy and complete the following Assessment Checklist for use at least three times over the course of a year. • Determine the skills for which progress will be recorded. Designate those skills by checking the left column. (For the last marking period of the year, consider assessing all skills.) • Review all the student’s work samples. Mark a level of development for each designated skill. KEY AR = Assessment Recorded (Check the box for each skill to be assessed. Leave the rest blank.) NY = Not Yet (Student does not yet demonstrate progress in gaining this knowledge or skill.) D = Developing (Student is making adequate progress in gaining this knowledge or skill.) S = Secure (Student readily demonstrates this knowledge or skill.) AR Faith Concepts NY D S Chapter 1: Shows understanding that God made him or her Chapter 2: Thanks God for the gift of sight Chapter 3: Expresses gratitude for the gift of smell Chapter 4: Shows understanding that God made textures for us to feel Chapter 5: Thanks God for the gift of taste Chapter 6: Shows understanding that Jesus helped people Chapter 7: Shows understanding that God cares for the world Chapter 8: Thanks God for the gift of water Chapter 9: Shows understanding that Jesus wants us to share Chapter 10: Shows understanding that Jesus loves us Chapter 11: Develops the desire to speak with kindness Chapter 12: Prays prayers of thanks and praise Chapter 13: Prays by singing Chapter 14: Listens to the Sacred Scripture story of Isaac Chapter 15: Participates in celebrations of God’s love Chapter 16: Praise God through movement Chapter 17: Pray Psalm 111:1 Chapter 18: Asks God to bless us and the work we do Chapter 19: Identify elements of God’s creation Chapter 20: Recognize that we grow and change over time Chapter 21: Shows understanding that Jesus had feelings Chapter 22: Prays for him- or herself and others Chapter 23: Thanks God for the ability to learn Chapter 24: Thanks God for the ability to pretend Chapter 25: Shows understanding that God loves him or her Assessment T287
God Made Everything Director Guide AGES 3-4 Online Director Guide Managing the program at the highest level is easy with these step-by-step plans for program planning and implementation. Name © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • god MAde Me • BlAcKline MAsters www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made Me Age 3 • Chapter 11a 11a I speak kindly, just like Jesus. Draw a smile on each child’s face. Draw a dot on each circle. Then color the rest of the picture. God gave us ears to hear. With a red crayon, circle the things that make sounds. Then color the pictures. Name © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • god MAde Me • BlAcKline MAsters www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made Me Age 3 • Chapter 1a 1a Mary and Joseph loved baby Jesus! Color the picture of the three members of the Holy Family. Name © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • god MAde Me • BlAcKline MAsters www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made Me Age 3 • Chapter 18a three 18a Reproducible Worksheets This packet of 50 reproducibles provides children with opportunities to gain key content skills through a Catholic lens. Colors, Shapes, and Numbers Big Book Essential preschool concepts are explored within the context of Catholic life to boost learning and faith! Family Welcome Guides Helps with securing enrollment! Available for parish or school, in English or Spanish, these guides introduce parents to the importance of early faith formation and the value of a Catholic education. Available in 10 packs. Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 9
10 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Components At-a-Glance Age 4: God Made the World Four-year-olds actively pray and learn as they explore the Catholic faith, Tradition, culture, and identity while getting ready for kindergarten! Teacher/Catechist Manual This easy-to-follow guide includes comprehensive lesson plans that suit a variety of learning styles, independent learning center options, assessment checkpoints and checklists, and full plans for parent orientation. Child’s Book Inspiring visuals and interactive pages make lessons rich and engaging. Family Time Lesson is included with each chapter! Joy Alive This downloadable album of praised-filled music reinforces unit themes with delightful lyrics, melodies, and options for dance and gesture. Cooperation Station Social and Emotional Development Gather children. SAY: We are going to hear about the Great Commandment. Read aloud Matthew 22:36–39. SAY: When you come to the learning center with a partner, practice taking turns using one crayon to draw a single picture of Jesus. God’s Son, Jesus, tells us to love God and love others. When we share with others and use kind words, we show that we are following the Great Commandment. Model with a volunteer how to take turns sharing a crayon to draw a picture. SAY: Take turns drawing a picture with a partner. When you have finished, write your names on it and hang it in the center. Before you leave the center, put all the materials back where you found them. Have children take part in this activity during center time or free-choice time. LEARNING OUTCOMES The children will • listen respectfully to the Word of God. • work with a partner. • practice sharing. • draw a picture. • follow multi-step directions. MATERIALS • Bible bookmarked to Matthew 22:36–39 • one crayon • drawing paper God Made the World Assessment Checklist Page 1 of 4 © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • God Made the World CHILD’S NAME DATE • Photocopy and complete the following Assessment Checklist for use at least three times over the course of a year. • Determine the skills for which progress will be recorded. Designate those skills by checking the left column. (For the last marking period of the year, consider assessing all skills.) • Review all the student’s work samples. Mark a level of development for each designated skill. KEY AR = Assessment Recorded (Check the box for each skill to be assessed. Leave the rest blank.) NY = Not Yet (Student does not yet demonstrate progress in gaining this knowledge or skill.) D = Developing (Student is making adequate progress in gaining this knowledge or skill.) S = Secure (Student readily demonstrates this knowledge or skill.) AR Faith Concepts NY D S Chapter 1: Shows understanding that God made all people Chapter 2: Identifies members of the Holy Family Chapter 3: Thanks God for the gift of friends Chapter 4: Is inspired to help others as Jesus did Chapter 5: Identifies the Church as God’s family Chapter 6: Identifies the church building as God’s house Chapter 7: Treats the Bible, God’s book, with respect and love Chapter 8: Praises God through song and music Chapter 9: Shows understanding that water is used in church Chapter 10: Shows understanding that Mass is a holy meal Chapter 11: Praises God for the wonders of nature Chapter 12: Thanks God for giving us life Chapter 13: Identifies Jesus as the Light of the World Chapter 14: Thanks God for the gift of color Chapter 15: Thanks God for the gift of weather Chapter 16: Praises God’s for his goodness and love Chapter 17: Thanks God for trees Chapter 18: Praises and thanks God for animals Chapter 19: Shows understanding that God cares for all creation Chapter 20: Hears the Sacred Scripture story of Jesus and the fishermen Chapter 21: Thanks God for forms of life that change Chapter 22: Shows understanding that God is great and powerful Chapter 23: Praises and thanks God for small things Chapter 24: Asks God to bless all children around the world Chapter 25: Thanks God for the gift of laughter Assessment T305 God Made the World Assessment Checklist © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • God Made the World Page 2 of 4 AR Faith Practices NY D S Demonstrates reverent behavior during prayer Identifies the Church as God’s family Expresses gratitude Prays the Sign of the Cross with appropriate gestures Shows understanding that the Bible is a holy book deserving reverence and respect Recognizes Catholic symbols and uses Catholic gestures Asks for and receives forgiveness Expresses gratitude Prays silently Participates in celebrations of the faith Identifies significant people, places, and events from the Bible AR Mathematics NY D S Counts objects to 50 Recognizes numerals 1–50 Matches groups of objects Compares relative size of objects Recognizes shapes Use non-standard units to measure Distinguishes colors Recognizes and forms patterns Demonstrates awareness of time intervals Distinguishes between numbers and letters T306 Assessment Praising God Through Song and Dance JOY ALIVE God Made the World Assessm nt Checklist © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • God Made the World Page 3 of 4 AR Literacy and Language NY D S Evidences print awareness and the characteristic of books Uses writing tools Recognizes and names the letters of the alphabet and the sounds associated with them Shows interest in books Derives meaning from stories and information from books and other texts Retells stories Responds to illustrations in books Handles and cares for books appropriately Takes turns listening and speaking Identifies the parts of a book, such as front cover, back cover, text, illustrations AR Science NY D S Expresses wonder and curiosity by asking questions Uses the senses to make observations and comparisons Collects information Records data Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe an object’s size and weight Carries out simple investigations Communicates predictions and observations Uses simple science tools, such as a magnifying glass Shows an awareness that the physical environment changes Describes the effect of motion on objects, such as toys Assessment T307 God Made the World Assessment Checklist © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • God Made the World Page 4 of 4 AR Social and Emotional evelopment NY D S Interacts with peers and adults appropriately Demonstrates self-control Listens to and responds to others Shows kindness Follows classroom rules Demonstrates problem solving skills in social situations AR Physical Health and Development NY D S Engages in active play Uses hand-eye coordination Exercises fine and gross motor skills Uses writing and art implements with some control Exhibits balance through movement. Participates in activities safely AR Social Studies NY D S Takes turns performing leadership roles Recalls information about the recent past Consults maps and diagrams Describes basic topographical features, such as mountains, oceans, rivers, valleys AR Creative Arts NY D S Uses his or her body to move to music and express oneself Makes visual representations using a variety of media Portrays events, characters, or stories through acting and using props and language Listens to and sings along with familiar songs T308 Assessment Independent Learning Centers & Assessments Creative ideas for independent learning centers and full assessment options are new to the program.
Put an X on the picture that does NOT begin with a. Then color the pictures. Name www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made the World Age 4 • Chapter 1b Aa © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • god MAde the World • reProducible blAcKline MAsters 1b An angel is a messenger of God. Color the picture of the angel. Name © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • god MAde the World • reProducible blAcKline MAsters www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made the World Age 4 • Chapter 1a Aa 1a Jesus is our light. He performed many miracles. Color the picture of loaves and fishes, food Jesus made in a miracle. Name © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • god MAde the World • reProducible blAcKline MAsters www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made the World Age 4 • Chapter 13a Mm 13a Put an X on the picture that does NOT begin with m. Then color the pictures. Name www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made the World Age 4 • Chapter 13b © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 4 • god MAde the World • reProducible blAcKline MAsters Mm 13b Reproducible Worksheets This packet of 52 reproducibles provides children with opportunities to gain key letter recognition skills through a Catholic lens. The Alphabet Big Book Essential literacy concepts are explored with clear connections to the Catholic faith! Family Welcome Guides Helps with securing enrollment! Available for parish or school, in English or Spanish, these guides introduce parents to the importance of early faith formation and the value of a Catholic education. Available in 10 packs. Online Director Guide Managing the program at the highest level is easy with these step-by-step plans for program planning and implementation. God Made Everything Director Guide AGES 3-4 Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 11
Children discuss the picture and listen to adapted Scripture: God saw everything he made and called it very good. They connect Scripture to the idea that God made everything in the world, and he lets us make things too. Children learn a finger play called “What God Made,” discuss God’s creation and their own ability to create, and then complete an art project using page 66. They take home their completed project and do the Family Time activities with a parent or other family member. 65 UNIT 4 • CHAPTER 19 • I Can Make Things Name 66 AGE 3 • God Made Me © For more family resources, refer to the Family Activity Booklet and visit www.loyolapress.com/pre-k. Finish the tree. Chapter 19: I Can Make Things In this lesson, the children learned that God the Father made everything and has given us the ability to make things. They thanked God for various things in creation and considered how human beings can improve and beautify the world by taking care of it and by making things. During the lesson, they made a face out of felt shapes, a tree, and a dog. Your Child Children learn through manipulating objects. As they make things with modeling clay, crayons, and glue, they develop coordination and motor skills. They also express their thoughts and feelings and show their talents. Three-yearolds are proud of their accomplishments. Give your child the satisfaction of making something new. Supply him or her with materials and ideas for creative projects. Reflect God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good. (Genesis 1:31) Pray God our Creator, make us good stewards of your creation. Do • On an outing with your child, point out the people you see making things, for example, bakers, florists, or construction workers. • Make sculptures out of aluminum foil or paper. • Let your child help make a meal. • Help your child make homemade gifts. • Read to your child Maisy Makes Lemonade by Lucy Cousins. Show your child how he or she can make useful or beautiful things too. Thank God for the gift of creativity. 12 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Age 3: God Made Me Sampler Age 3 Child’s Book In Unit 4, Chapter 19, titled "I Can Make Things," the children use two double-sided tear-out pages as part of the lesson to learn that “we can make things and contribute to the world God made.” Ca rSon
Tail Tail H AGE 3 • God Made Me © Name Head Head CHAPTER 19 • I Can Make Things H The lesson continues. Children pray a litany of thanks for God’s creation and the ability to make things themselves. To close the lesson, the children make something—a puppy art project—that shows part of God’s creation. Tail © Name Tail H AGE 3 • God Made Me Head Head CHAPTER 19 • I Can Make Things H PONGO AleXi S Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 13
66 AGE 3 • God Made Me © For more family resources, refer to the Family Activity Booklet and visit www.loyolapress.com/pre-k. Finish the tree. Chapter 19: I Can Make Things In this lesson, the children learned that God the Father made everything and has given us the ability to make things. They thanked God for various things in creation and considered how human beings can improve and beautify the world by taking care of it and by making things. During the lesson, they made a face out of felt shapes, a tree, and a dog. Your Child Children learn through manipulating objects. As they make things with modeling clay, crayons, and glue, they develop coordination and motor skills. They also express their thoughts and feelings and show their talents. Three-yearolds are proud of their accomplishments. Give your child the satisfaction of making something new. Supply him or her with materials and ideas for creative projects. Reflect God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good. (Genesis 1:31) Pray God our Creator, make us good stewards of your creation. Do • On an outing with your child, point out the people you see making things, for example, bakers, florists, or construction workers. • Make sculptures out of aluminum foil or paper. • Let your child help make a meal. • Help your child make homemade gifts. • Read to your child Maisy Makes Lemonade by Lucy Cousins. Show your child how he or she can make useful or beautiful things too. Thank God for the gift of creativity. 4 Have the children finish the tree on page 66. They might use paint, crayons, or markers to color the tree, or they might tear green construction paper into pieces and glue them on the page. 5 Gather the children around you. Display Chapter 19 of the God Made Me Big Book. Read aloud the Faith Focus and invite children to answer the question on the page. Take some time to discuss the pages, teaching faith concepts and cross-curricular extensions as you go. • Listen to what the Bible says: [Turn to Genesis 1:31 in the Bible as marked by the Scripture Card.] “God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good.” • God is very good. God lets us make things too. 2 Teach the following poem with motions: What God Made God made the sun and the great blue sky. [Make a circle with arms; separate arms and raise hands.] God made the stars and the moon. [Open and close fingers.] God made lakes and birds that fly. [Flap arms.] God made the little raccoon. [Make circles with fingers around eyes.] God made mountains and green, grassy hills. [Make a peak with hands.] God made the fish in the sea. [Put palms together and wiggle hands forward.] God made flowers like daffodils. [Pretend to smell flower.] But best of all, God made me! [Point to self.] Mary Kathleen Glavich, S.N.D. SHARING [B] 3 Talk about our role in creation. • God lets us make things to make the world more beautiful. We can build bridges and buildings. We can plant flowers and trees. We can make beautiful pictures. • God wants us to take good care of what he has made. How can you care for our world? (Keep it clean. Don’t hurt the flowers or trees.) I Can Make Things CHAPTER 19 T127 65 UNIT 4 • CHAPTER 19 • I Can Make Things Name 2 Have the children make funny faces. Give each child a sheet of paper or cardstock. Have children gather several felt shapes. Model for the children, using the larger circle as a face and adding eyes, ears, a nose, and a mouth. Once children have created their felt faces, help them glue the pieces to the paper or cardstock. Admire all the silly faces, perhaps hanging them on the wall or giving them to the children to take home. SHARING [A] 1 SCRIPTURE Distribute page 65 and talk about the picture. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. God the Father created everything out of nothing. Merely by willing their existence, God called all things into being. Now we, God’s children, are the inheritors of God’s handiwork. The universe and its treasures are ours to use and enjoy. Their care is in our hands. Whenever we beautify the world or make something with its materials, we share somewhat in God’s great act of creation. We experience the joy of using our minds and bodies to bring about something new. 2. Through making things, children improve their handeye coordination and fine and gross motor skills. The children can also express their feelings and thoughts and demonstrate their unique talents. CENTERING 1 Gather the children in a circle for Joy Alive time. Play the Unit 4 song (Track 4). Invite the children to do motions along with you, using Joy Alive pages T254–T255. LEARNING OUTCOMES The children will • explain that God the Father made everything. • show satisfaction in making things. • What are the children doing? (making sand castles, digging in the sand) • What have you ever made out of sand, mud, or clay? • Did you enjoy making a felt face? • It’s fun to make things. Do you know who makes the best things? (God) • What things in the picture did God make? (the sun, clouds, water, sand, birds, tree, children) • [Show the Bible.] The Bible tells us that God made everything—all the animals and flowers in the world. [Option: Show the flower and talk about how well it is made.] T126 UNIT 4 God Made Me Active CHAPTER 19 I Can Make Things 14 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Age 3: God Made Me Sampler Age 3 Teacher/Catechist Manual In Unit 4, Chapter 19, titled "I Can Make Things," the teacher/catechist leads the children through a three-step lesson that incorporates the use of the Child’s Book pages as well as Joy Alive music, Scripture, lively discussion, an interactive finger play, art projects, and prayer. A C A. Clear lesson objectives and catechetical background are included. B. Joy Alive music instruction is at point of use. C. Content area learning icons appear throughout. D. The use of the Big Book is incorporated into every lesson. D B
Tail Tail H AGE 3 • God Made Me © Name 4 Teach the children to make a paper chain. Cut one-inch by two-inch strips of different colors of construction paper. Help children write things they can make or do on one side of the strips, and have them draw a picture on the other side. Then have them roll the first strip and tape it closed to make a circle. Taking another color, have them insert the strip through the circle they made and tape the new one closed. Once each child has three or four links, have the children connect the chains to make one big chain. • Look what we can do! ENRICHING THE FAITH EXPERIENCE Use the following activities to enrich the lesson or to replace an activity with one that better meets the needs of your group. 1 Give the children modeling clay or sand to make simple things, such as mountains and snakes. 2 Have the children make a train out of large cartons or blocks. 3 Hang an old sheet on a wall, with newspapers protecting the floor, or hang the sheet outside. Give the children spray bottles filled with colored water and have them paint the sheet. 5 Make a class “aquarium.” Cut out fish of different shapes and sizes and have children color them using paints, crayons, or markers. Put large blue poster boards on the wall, and as you pin the children’s colored fish to them, have the children tell whether each one is smaller or larger than the one you just pinned. Discuss the many pretty colors in your class aquarium. I Can Make Things CHAPTER 19 T129 Head Head CHAPTER 19 • I Can Make Things H 3 Gather the children in a circle for Joy Alive time. Play the Unit 4 song (Track 4). Invite the children to do motions along with you, using Joy Alive pages T254–T255. Have the children take home their pages and show their family the Family Time section. CHECKPOINT • Were the learning outcomes achieved? • Do the children concentrate well on tasks? 2 Help the children make the dog from Perforated Card H by following these directions: • Fold the card so the dog stands. • Glue on the head by connecting the two blue head circles. • Glue on the tail by connecting the two orange tail circles. • Name the dog and write the name on the dog tag. If you plan to teach Chapter 20 next and wish to use the children’s baby pictures, contact parents (or send notes home) asking them to provide pictures. Explain that the pictures will be used for an art project, so parents may want to provide a copy of the original. ACTING 1 PRAYER Lead the children in prayer. As you mention various things in creation, you might draw them or show pictures of them. • Let’s thank God for some of the things in the world. I’ll ask a question in the prayer, and you answer. • Who made the sun? (God did.) What do we say? (Thank you, God.) • Who made the moon and the stars? (God did.) What do we say? (Thank you, God.) • Who made the mountains and the hills? (God did.) What do we say? (Thank you, God.) • Who made the oceans and the rivers? (God did.) What do we say? (Thank you, God.) • Who made the birds, the fish, and all the other animals? (God did.) What do we say? (Thank you, God.) • Who made you? (God did.) What do we say? (Thank you, God.) • Now let’s clap for God for doing such good work. [Clap.] T128 UNIT 4 God Made Me Active A. Prayer is included in every lesson. B. Observational assessment checkpoints are included in each lesson as well as plans for full assessment. C. Lessons are easily extended through these options that accommodate a variety of learning styles. A C B Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 15
16 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Age 3: God Made Me Sampler Age 3 Big Book: Colors, Shapes, and Numbers As part of the lesson for Unit 4, Chapter 19, titled "I Can Make Things," children explore the chapter faith concepts while learning about the number four. Count the crayons. Draw four more crayons on the table. Then color the picture. Name www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made Me Age 3 • Chapter 19b © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • god MAde Me • BlAcKline MAsters four 19b Thank God before you eat. Make four forks yellow. Then color the picture. Name © All rights reserved. Pre-K Age 3 • god MAde Me • BlAcKline MAsters www.loyolapress.com\pre-k God Made Me Age 3 • Chapter 19a four 19a D CHAPT E R How many paintbrushes are in the jar? What do you see people making in the studio? 38 19 I Can Make Things A B
A. Questions help children explore key concepts. B. Action-packed scenes build Catholic faith and identity. C. A faith focus is clearly stated to make each scene meaningful within the context of faith. D. Two reproducible worksheets reinforce faith concepts and academic content. zero We can make things and contribute to the world God made. 39 Number 4 four C Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 17
18 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Age 4: God Made the World Sampler Age 4 Child’s Book In Unit 1, Chapter 2, titled "God Made My Family," the children use two double-sided Child’s Book pages as part of the lesson to learn that “God’s plan is for family members to live and grow together in love.” Children sing a song and role-play with cutouts. Then they discuss the picture on this page to learn about how family members show love for each other. Children listen to Scripture about the Holy Family, connect the idea of the Holy Family with their own families, and then complete an art project using page 6. After the lesson, children take home their completed project and do the Family Time activities with a parent or other family member. 5 UNIT 1 • CHAPTER 2 • God Made My Family Name 6 AGE 4 • God Made the World © For more family resources, refer to the Family Activity Booklet and visit www.loyolapress.com/pre-k. Chapter 2: God Made My Family In this lesson, the children learned that God the Father gave them families. Families vary—some are large, some small; some have just one parent; some include grandparents. Family members try to help one another. Your child made a picture as a gift for your family. Display it in a prominent place. Ask your child to name the people in the picture on this page. Your Child Children need to know about their family background. Tell your child stories about yourself and other relatives, including grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Reflect [Jesus] went down with [Mary and Joseph] and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. . . . And Jesus advanced [in] wisdom and age and favor before God and man. (Luke 2:51–52) Pray Loving God, help our family grow in love and holiness. Do • Talk with your child about the ways each member of your family helps the others. Point out how your child contributes to the family. • Visit or call family members. • Go through a family album with your child or, if you don’t have one, start one. • Plan a family night once a week. • Develop in your child the habit of praying for family members each night before going to bed. • Read to your child All Kinds of Families by Norma Simon. Talk about the people who are part of your family. Together ask God to bless each person in your family. Draw flowers in Jesus’ hand.
2 3 8 AGE 4 • God Made the World © “Don’t cry, my dear,” said Kitty’s mom. “It’s no catastrophe.” Tom purred, “Don’t worry. I’ll go back and see where it can be.” Mom gave Kitty cuddles, and Dad made her some tea. He said, “We’ll find your mitten. Just you wait and see.” Through some catalogs they looked. One mitten no one sold. They looked all through the rag bag and found one that was too old. Tom came back with empty paws; no mitten could he find. “I’ll knit a mitten,” Mother said, “and make it the same kind.” 4 1 UNIT 1 • CHAPTER 2 • God Made My Family 7 A Kitten’s Tale Kitty Cat and brother Tom came home one day from school. Mr. Cat was cooking. Mom was working with a tool. “Oh, no!” meowed poor Kitty Cat. “It seems I’ve lost a mitten.” Her whiskers twitched. Her eyes filled up. She cried. Poor little kitten. So a mitten for her kitten Mother sat and knit. When Kitty tried it on, she found it was a PURRfect fit. “Oh, thank you, Mom,” she said at once, giving her a hug. Then ready for a catnap, Kitty curled up on the rug. Name The lesson continues. Children make a book, read it, and connect the ideas to the chapter’s faith focus. To close the lesson, the children sing a song. If the teacher chooses to enrich the lesson, the children draw family portraits and make a class book. 2 8 AGE 4 • God Made the Wo rld “Don’t cry, my dear,” said Kitt y’s mom. “It’s no catastrophe.” Tom purred, “Don’t worry. I’ll go back and see where it can be.” Mom gave Kitty cuddles, and Dad made her He said, “We’ll find your mitte n. Just you wait and see.” 1 A Ki tten’s Tale Kitty Cat and brother Tom cam e home one day from school. Mr. Cat was cooking. Mom w as working with a tool. “Oh, no!” meowed poor Kitty Cat. “It seems I’ve lost a mitten.” Her whiskers twitched. Her ey es filled up. She cried. Poor little kitten. Name 9 UNIT 1 • CHAPTER 2 • God Made My Family By Jo Rdan Ready to Order? Contact Customer Service at 800-621-1008 or customerservice@loyolapress.com 19
20 God Made Everything: Ages 3 and 4 Age 4: God Made the World Sampler Age 4 Teacher/Catechist Manual In Unit 1, Chapter 2, titled "God Made My Family," the teacher/catechist leads the children through a three-step lesson that incorporates the use of the Child’s Book pages as well as Joy Alive music, role-play with cutouts, Scripture, lively discussion, a reading activity, art projects, and prayer. 6 AGE 4 • God Made the World © For more family resources, refer to the Family Activity Booklet and visit www.loyolapress.com/pre-k. Chapter 2: God Made My Family In this lesson, the children learned that God the Father gave them families. Families vary—some are large, some small; some have just one parent; some include grandparents. Family members try to help one another. Your child made a picture as a gift for your family. Display it in a prominent place. Ask your child to name the people in the picture on this page. Your Child Children need to know about their family background. Tell your child stories about yourself and other relatives, including grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Reflect [Jesus] went down with [Mary and Joseph] and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. . . . And Jesus advanced [in] wisdom and age and favor before God and man. (Luke 2:51–52) Pray Loving God, help our family grow in love and holiness. Do • Talk with your child about the ways each member of your family helps the others. Point out how your child contributes to the family. • Visit or call family members. • Go through a family album with your child or, if you don’t have one, start one. • Plan a family night once a week. • Develop in your child the habit of praying for family members each night before going to bed. • Read to your child All Kinds of Families by Norma Simon. Talk about the people who are part of your family. Together ask God to bless each person in your family. Draw flowers in Jesus’ hand. • [Pick up the Bible and find Luke 2:51–52 as marked by the Scripture Card.] Listen to what the Bible tells us about Jesus and his family: “[Jesus] went down with [Mary and Joseph] and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. . . . And Jesus advanced [in] wisdom and age and favor before God and man.” 7 PRAYER Use each child’s name to pray a litany of thanks for families. (“For [name]’s family . . . ”) Have the children respond, “We thank you, God.” 8 Direct the children to finish drawing the bouquet on page 6. 6 SCRIPTURE Have the children look at page 6. Discuss the Holy Family. • Does anyone know the family in the picture? (the Holy Family: God’s Son, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) • God’s Son, Jesus, loves us and showed us how to live. Jesus belonged to a family as you do. His mother was Mary, and the father in his family was Joseph. They all loved one another very much. • What do you think Jesus did to show Mary and Joseph that he loved them? (He helped them, obeyed them, and gave them gifts.) • This is the Riley family. The members of the family love one another. They care for one another. Each member does many things to help the family. 3 Suggest or have the children suggest what each member of the Riley family does to help the family. Have the children stand and pantomime the actions. Examples: • Mr. Riley: drives the family to church, cooks, washes clothes • Mrs. Riley: irons clothes, cuts the grass • Patty: sets the table, folds the clothes • Joe: puts away the clothes, feeds the dog 4 Ask the children what they do to show love for their family members. SHARING [B] 5 Distribute page 5 and talk about the picture. • What families do you see in the picture? (human beings, birds, rabbits, squirrels, butterflies, ducks, fish) • The little squirrel belongs to the squirrel family. The fish belongs to the fish family. The children in the picture belong to a human family. You belong to a family too. God Made My Family CHAPTER 2 T13 5 UNIT 1 • CHAPTER 2 • God Made My Family Name SHARING [A] 1 Let the children tell about their families. [Option: Show a family photo and tell about it.] Say: • God the Father gave each of us a family. Who are the people in your family? • What are some things that you do together with your family at home? • Who cooks the meals? • Where do you go together? • Isn’t God good to give us people to live with? 2 Introduce the Riley family (Cutouts: #1, father; #2, mother; #3, Patty; #4, Joe). CENTERING 1 As the children enter the room, help them find their name tags. Gather the children in a circle for Joy Alive time. Play the Unit 1 song (Track 1). Invite the children to do motions along with you, using Joy Alive pages T266–T267. 2 Have the children play house in small groups. Allow them to choose their own roles. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. Ideally, God’s love is communicated to children through their parents and other family members. Reflecting on their families enhances children’s sense of identity as individuals and as part of a family. It prepares them for taking their place in the wider family of the Christian community. 2. Children may enjoy talking about their homes and families, the only world many children have known before beginning preschool. During discussion, be sensitive to the needs of children who come from nontraditional families. Remember too that some children are looking for someone to accept them and give them attention. LEARNING OUTCOMES The children will • explain how family members love and help one another. • state that God’s Son, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are the Holy Family. • express appreciation for what individual family members do for them. • express a desire to show love and concern for their family members. T12 UNIT 1 God Made People CHAPTER 2 God Made My Family A A. Clear lesson objectives and catechetical background are included. B. Joy Alive music instruction is at point of use. C. Cutouts also appear in the back of the Teacher/ Catechist Manual. D. Prayer and Scripture are woven into each lesson. E. The use of the Big Book is incorporated into every lesson. B C D 4 1 UNIT 1 • CHAPTER 2 • God Made My Family 7 A Kitten’s Tale Kitty Cat and brother Tom came home one day from school. Mr. Cat was cooking. Mom was working with a tool. “Oh, no!” meowed poor Kitty Cat. “It seems I’ve lost a mitten.” Her whiskers twitched. Her eyes filled up. She cried. Poor little kitten. So a mitten for her kitten Mother sat and knit. When Kitty tried it on, she found it was a PURRfect fit. “Oh, thank you, Mom,” she said at once, giving her a hug. Then ready for a catnap, Kitty curled up on the rug. Name 9 Gather the children around you. Display Chapter 2 of the God Made the World Big Book. Read aloud the Faith Focus and invite children to answer the question on the page. Take some time to discuss the pages, teaching faith concepts and cross-curricular extensions as you go. ACTING 1 Distribute pages 7 and 8, “A Kitten’s Tale,” and have the children fold them in half to make a book. To review how family members help one another, read the book while the children follow the pictures. Then discuss the story: • What did Mrs. Cat do for her family in the story? (She hung a picture, comforted Kitty, helped look for the mitten, and knit a mitten.) • What did Mr. Cat do for the family? (He cooked, made tea for Kitty, and helped look for the mitten.) • What did Tom do? (He went out and looked for the mitten.) • In a family, everyone cares for everyone else. Kitty’s family tried to help her. They tried to make her feel better. • What did Kitty do for someone in her family? (She thanked her mother and gave her a hug.) How do you think her mother felt? (happy) T14 UNIT 1 God Made People E
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