About Kid Connection
Kid Connection features a large group/small group format which is perfect for multi-age classes. Each week’s session begins with worship time and a Bible story presentation as a large group. Kids then gather in small groups (K-3 and 4-6) to connect with their leaders and dive deeper into the lesson.
The four-year scope and sequence of Kid Connection rotates between Old and New Testament, with years 1 and 3 being Old Testament, and years 2 and 4 covering New Testament. Children learn 117 key stories over the four year period. Lessons are the same for each grade level, which parents love, as it makes follow-up at home easy.
Kid Connection encourages families to grow together in their faith. The monthly “Guess What?” magazine is filled with fun faith-building activities for families, as well as parenting articles and family devotions, which enables parents to connect church and home learning in a fun and effective way.
Download a fact sheet about Kid Connection.
The four-year scope and sequence of Kid Connection rotates between Old and New Testament, with years 1 and 3 being Old Testament, and years 2 and 4 covering New Testament. Children learn 117 key stories over the four year period. Lessons are the same for each grade level, which parents love, as it makes follow-up at home easy.
Kid Connection encourages families to grow together in their faith. The monthly “Guess What?” magazine is filled with fun faith-building activities for families, as well as parenting articles and family devotions, which enables parents to connect church and home learning in a fun and effective way.
Download a fact sheet about Kid Connection.
“The large group/small group format of this curriculum is exciting. This curriculum opens up the opportunity for the Bible lesson to be taught by experienced teachers, while still involving the young volunteers with the crafts and activities.” —Denise from Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
Values & Goals
Values
Simplicity
Great doesn’t have to be complicated! Each lesson is easy to follow and filled with teaching tips so teachers can enjoy the lessons as much as the kids.
Faith
Our lessons are designed to grow faith as kids (and leaders) take one step closer to God each week.
Diversity
God’s diverse family is worth celebrating! The folks who wrote Kid Connection are from a variety of races and cultures—just like the kids you’re ministering to—and the lessons encourage kids to learn about, love and appreciate all people in God’s family.
Community
Kids want to belong—we think church is a pretty important place to know you’re always welcome! Each lesson provides time for kids and leaders to build relationships in a loving, accepting and safe mini-community called a small group.
Family
Ministering to kids is most effective when it’s done in partnership with their families, so we’ve provided you with a simple way to connect with the families of the kids you serve. (But more about that later).
Fun!
Kids should LOVE to come to church! Kid Connection inserts fun without distorting the message to create a learning atmosphere kids can’t resist!
Goals
Simplicity
Great doesn’t have to be complicated! Each lesson is easy to follow and filled with teaching tips so teachers can enjoy the lessons as much as the kids.
Faith
Our lessons are designed to grow faith as kids (and leaders) take one step closer to God each week.
Diversity
God’s diverse family is worth celebrating! The folks who wrote Kid Connection are from a variety of races and cultures—just like the kids you’re ministering to—and the lessons encourage kids to learn about, love and appreciate all people in God’s family.
Community
Kids want to belong—we think church is a pretty important place to know you’re always welcome! Each lesson provides time for kids and leaders to build relationships in a loving, accepting and safe mini-community called a small group.
Family
Ministering to kids is most effective when it’s done in partnership with their families, so we’ve provided you with a simple way to connect with the families of the kids you serve. (But more about that later).
Fun!
Kids should LOVE to come to church! Kid Connection inserts fun without distorting the message to create a learning atmosphere kids can’t resist!
Goals
- To nurture and encourage each child to know, love, and serve God.
- To nurture the faith of children and leaders within a caring community.
- To teach children the story of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.
- To help children understand biblical/Reformed truths.
- To challenge children and leaders to live their faith.
- To equip children to share their faith and serve others in the community.
- To partner with families in the faith nurture of their children.
- To encourage children to make the church’s teachings their own.
- To help children value the rich diversity of people in God’s kingdom.
“What a great curriculum—it gets everyone involved! Our volunteers were excited to try something new and loved this new curriculum!” —Wendy from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
Philosophy
The doctrinal stance of Kid Connection flows from its Reformed/Presbyterian interpretation of Scripture. While intentionally not denomination-specific, it affirms the three ecumenical Christian creeds: Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed. While Kid Connection does not specifically reference any of the doctrinal standards of the Reformed and Presbyterian churches, it is fully consistent with all of them.
A simple, clear presentation of the doctrinal stance of Kid Connection can be found in Q&A: A Summary of Biblical Teachings, a simplified Q&A-style summary of Reformed/Presbyterian doctrine that forms the basis for the doctrinal teaching offered in Kid Connection.
A simple, clear presentation of the doctrinal stance of Kid Connection can be found in Q&A: A Summary of Biblical Teachings, a simplified Q&A-style summary of Reformed/Presbyterian doctrine that forms the basis for the doctrinal teaching offered in Kid Connection.
