Curriculum

1. Understandable

The curriculum should always be presented in such a way that every child will both understand what has been taught, remember it, and be able to apply it to his everyday life. It will be such fun that he will be eager to learn more every week. Children learn best when they are having fun, when the lesson is presented creatively (through music, role plays, surprises, games and visual interests) and is appropriate to their age level.

2. Relevant

The curriculum is relevant when a child clearly understands the truth of the story and knows how to apply it to his everyday life.

The way to measure relevancy is to ask 3 questions:

KNOW WHAT? What Biblical story that will be presented?
SO WHAT? What is the Biblical truth that is taught in this Bible story?
NOW WHAT? What can I do to personally apply the Biblical truth in a relevant way in my life today?

3. Life applicable

There are three lesson components, called ZONES.

TONS OF FUN ZONE – Kids are familiar with fun and games and in this time the volunteers have time to build relationships and trust.
SHOW & KNOW ZONE – BIG GROUP - Here we teach the Bible story through drama, videos and creative storytelling
GROW & GO ZONE – SMALL GROUP – Teachers will sit down with relevant age groups and help children learn the real life application and challenge them to apply the Bible story in their lives.

4. Safe

Children grow best in an environment that is spiritually, emotionally and physically safe. Children will feel spiritually safe if they know that they don't have to know the Bible to be able to come to e4J. Children will feel emotionally safe when they are surrounded by leaders and volunteers who are caring towards every child. Children will feel physically safe through adequate supervision.