Book Description

God Made Everything Preschool and Kindergarten Program The God Made Everything series is a comprehensive early childhood program designed to nurture and enrich the faith and spiritual lives of children ages three, four, and five. Each developmentally appropriate curriculum is carefully planned so that, at completion, the children are ready to continue their faith journey into first grade and beyond. The God Made Everything series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism. About the God Made Everything Program God Made Everything is a complete early childhood program developed for God's youngest followers. Program features Scripture is integrated into faith content of each lesson Incorporates the spiral curriculum Parent and family resources connect family and faith Colorful art, engaging photos, and music capture young children's attention Variety of prayers invite personal and communal prayer Parish religious education and Catholic school needs are met using the same Student Book God Made Everything Program Components Each developmentally appropriate curriculum is carefully planned so that, at completion, the children are ready to continue their faith journey into first grade and beyond. God Loves Us Catechist's Manuals God Loves Us Student's Books God Made Everything Catechist's Manuals God Made Everything Children's Books God Loves Us Catechist's Manuals Features Faith Focus is introduced and systematically reinforced throughout each chapter Preparing the Faith Experience offers background resources and supports catechists' spirituality Special Seasons and Days section presents lessons on liturgical seasons and saints' feast days Comprehensive children's literature and music lists provide teachers with over 400 additional resource recommendations of age-appropriate resources School and Parish editions available In the first year of adoption, a FREE guide is included with every 25 children's books purchased. God Loves Us Student's Books Student Book Five-year-olds explore God's love as they are introduced to God's goodness shown through words, actions, feelings, people, places, and things. Learning, growing, sharing, and celebrating provide the foundation for each chapter. One special aspect of God's goodness is the focus of each chapter. Features Prayer is integrated throughout, using traditional and guided prayer. Appealing art and graphics capture young children's attention. Summary of the lesson involves parents in each chapter and offers ideas to reinforce learning at home. Family features at the end of each unit offer additional support for parents of young children. FREE with each Student Book A Child's Bible Punchouts in back of book for hands-on activities God Made Everything Catechist's Manuals Catechist's Manual features Flexible scheduling options for parish religious education and Catholic school classes Clear learning outcomes and child development background for teaching success Music 'n Motion CD is supported by professional development articles and guidance in its use Scripture cards that adapt Scripture to make it comprehensible to young children Resources and support for successful Parent-Catechist Meeting God Made Everything Children's Books God Made Me, Age 3 Through this curriculum, three-year-olds understand that God created them and made them good, happy, active, and special. The children's own abilities serve as the central springboard for each chapter. God Made the World, Age 4 Four-year-olds learn that God made living things including people, holy things, the earth, and wonderful surprises. A unique aspect of God's creation is the main focus of each chapter. Child's Book features Active learning reinforces chapter concepts as the children talk, move, play games, color, cut, glue, draw, or create to express themselves and their ideas. Life and faith are celebrated as children have fun learning about special season and days with activities. Family Time is a feature at the end of each chapter that provides essential tools to help parents guide their child and help families live their faith together. The Family Activity Booklet is a free resource provided with additional support and family time fun. Family members can reference activities, poems, and songs learned in the preschool program. Parish religious education and Catholic school needs are met using the same student book.