Wright Track Ministries

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Pre-School Education and Ministries

Advice from Noel & Barbara Wright 

With the onslaught of society's battle for the minds and hearts of our children, nothing can be more important that setting the foundations and planting the seeds of the Christian faith in our children. Our children are a gift and heritage from the Lord. Wright Track Ministries is committed to help you in the creation and maintenance of your Pre-School program. You will find information below to assist pre-school workers as well as supply information, ideas, tools as well as a place for workers to share ideas!

The following is from an article written by Cos Davis. It will serve as a good introduction to the  pre-schooler, his ways and his world. Remember we must meet them on their level and teach in manner that will reach them. This is Biblical. I rest this assertion on the fact that Jesus came to Earth  to die for our sins and so he could communicate to us on our level.

"The Pre-School Sunday School is the foundation upon which the entire Sunday School is built.

Did you ever wonder why a preschooler never seems to tire of the same story or song? Why does he want to do the same thing again and again? It is because he learns from hearing something repeated. The preschooler has little concern for detail. He learns quickly, but not in-depth. Repetition gives him the opportunity to build upon previous learning. Familiar sounds and stories seldom seem to lose their appeal to the preschooler.

The preschooler learns through play. Play is the work of a child. Through play he is learning about people and things in his world. He learns the "give and take" of relationships and acts out roles in which he imagines himself.

Doing is one way a preschooler learns. Allowing a child to take responsibility for what he is capable of doing enhances his confidence. Through doing, he experiences personal satisfaction and develops independence.

The preschooler also learns by doing what others are doing. Imitating is the primary way of learning to talk and to do many other important things.

The preschooler learns through relationships. People provide, by far, the most important avenue through which he learns. Through relationships, he learns about the importance of himself as love is provided or withheld. "I love you and God loves you" is a powerful statement as the teacher demonstrates love in relationships.

The physical senses provide the means through which the preschooler learns about the world God made, and curiosity leads the preschooler to explore the unknown world around him. Therefore, a variety of materials stimulates the curiosity of the preschooler and enhances his sensitivity to the world around him." - Cos Davis - in his book 'Break Through Preschool Sunday School

Books and Resources for Pre-School Workers 

• Break Through Pre-School Sunday School Work  by  Cos Davis, Convention Press.

• Childhood Education in the Church  by  Robert E. Clark, Moody Press.

• Children : The Lively Learners  by  Lawrence O. Richards,  David C. Cook Publishers.

• Sunday School Work with 4's and 5's  by  Helen Young,  Convention Press.

• Love, laughter and Learning  by Melinda Mahan, Clara Mae Van Buren, Convention Press.

• Teaching Pre-Schoolers Laying Foundation for Faith by Thomas Sanders and Mary Anne  Bradbury, Lifeway.

Links to Internet Resources

International Network of Children's Ministries

Child Evangelism Fellowship

Lydia's Children's Department

Reaching and Teaching Children

The Sunday School Marm

Christian Answers Kid Explorers

Veggie Tales

Preschool Teaching and Music Information

Children's Music and other Resources

Tips and Ideas for Pre-School Workers and Ministers