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Core Values
The values that the AdventureLand teams use in their dedicated outreach and ministry to children include:
Leading Children to Christ: through modeling & teaching
Emotional and Physical Safety: in all aspects of ministry
Teaching Biblical Truth: not just stories, but truths they can count on
Child-Targeted Teaching: programs that are age appropriate
and incorporate diverse learning styles
Intentional Shepherding: where kids know that they are valued
Relevancy and Fun: lessons they won’t forget that they can take home & use this week and next
We
realize that teaching is a partnership with our parents and strive to
support their efforts in leading their children to a life-long
relationship with Christ. You may find the following resources
helpful in these efforts: www.group.com , www.christiananswers.com ,
www.childrensministry.com ,
www.christianbest.com , www.family.org
What do We Teach?
Our curriculum, published by Group Publishing, is called
"FaithWeaver." Each class follows the same Bible topic, but with
age appropriate application. Summer and Fall seasons focus on the Old
Testament. Winter and Spring seasons draw from the New
Testament.
How do we ‘creatively teach the Father’s foundation with fun’?
We use the R.E.A.L. learning approach in our classrooms.
R - Relational:
because learner-to-learner talk involves everyone, enhances
understanding, and builds Christian friendships. Children work in small
groups to explore their understanding at a personal level.
E - Experiential:
because learning by doing and using multiple senses increases learning
and retention tenfold. You'll find water tables, painting, puppetry,
music, parachutes, drama and more.
A - Applicable:
because connecting God's word to the learner's real world moves
learning beyond information to transformation. You child should be able
to answer "so what?" when they leave their class time.
L - Learner-Based:
because addressing how learners learn best focuses not on how much is
taught, but on what is learned. Our teachers strive to use words
appropriate to their specific age level. Our curriculum provides
multiple options to reach different styles of learning.
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