GodSpace is a resource to help children find their place in God’s space... his world.
GodSpace is built on the foundational truth that knowing God is more than knowing Bible stories. Knowing God is about relationship.
GodSpace is a place for children to engage with God’s word and respond, learning how to talk with God, sing to and for him, and
experiencing God’s love, as you love them.
GodSpace is committed to providing clearly defined lesson plans with choices, including resources that work on the interactive whiteboard,
so that you can tailor the core lesson to best suit your situation.
GodSpace also has underling values in the lessons. (See more details on p. 9)
To do this GodSpace is
a three year curriculum focused on introducing the Bible and the key focus, Jesus, to children.
structured as a yearly program, designed to take children on a journey from little understanding into a deeper experience of God and his
love for us and all people.
Bible based, relationship building, relevant and engaging lessons for children ages 4 to 12 years.
Although GodSpace lessons are designed to lead to set outcomes, ‘spiritual development’ outcomes are often less observable in the short
term. This is because they are value and relationship based, so can only be evidenced in the children’s lives over longer periods of time.
The GodSpace Teacher’s Pack provides materials for all four age groups together:
one comprehensive Lesson Manual with lessons
full colour Lesson Tools visual aids resource
Power Tools CD-ROM audio & visual resource that is compatible with Interactive White Boards
In addition there are optional children’s magazines for each of four levels.
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Using GodSpace at school...
So you’re involved in teaching children about life and faith using the Bible
– good on you!
This is a task in which you partner with God who loves children and wants them to reach their potential, even more
than you do. Make prayer a priority. Pray for the spiritual development of each child. Invite others to pray as well.
If you are teaching in a school, you’re also partnering with the school for the good of the children. Read the school newsletter and website so
you know what’s going on. Your faith, your love of children, your knowledge of the Bible and your life experience means you have something
valuable to offer the school. Go with a servant heart. Be a good representative of your church, the Christians in your community, the Church
and God. Take every opportunity to make yourself known and if possible volunteer for other roles like reading or sports organisation.
Don’t assume that you teach into a vacuum.
The children will already have their own ideas and beliefs even if they have never had Bible teaching before. Effective teachers encourage
their children to express what they think. GodSpace will help you do that. Show respect for the children’s beliefs and opinions and those of
their parents, even when they vary from yours.
When talk turns to violence or evil spirits...
Don’t allow discussion of violence, hell, the devil or evil spirits to continue in the classroom, no matter how interested the children are.
Even if you are careful in what you say, children’s imaginations can run wild and parents complain about such things. Keep the focus positive.
Imagine the school principal and the children’s parents in the classroom with you.
It shouldn’t change what you say, but may change the way you say it. Don’t state things as fact if they are really beliefs. ‘Own’ beliefs by
prefacing them with ‘I believe’. or ‘ground’ them with phrases like ‘The Bible says...’ or ‘Christians believe...’.
Activity choices do matter.
Often, lack of time will mean that you have to make choices about leaving out activities. If you always drop the introductory or application
activities to give full time to the Bible input, children may conclude that faith is irrelevant.
Keep on investing in the children.
Sharing faith with children outside the church is a challenging task, but it’s so worth it! Be assured that you don’t do it alone. Your GodSpace
materials are prayerfully compiled by experienced teachers who love Jesus and love children and they are cheering for your success. May the
children you teach discover God’s love and God’s purpose for living.
GODSPACE
CLASS of 2016
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Made for relationship
Christianity is about relationship. God is a relationship (trinity) who created us in his image as relational beings. The Christian faith is about God reaching
out to all people, inviting them into relationship with him. GodSpace encourages relationship with God and others. The lasting impact of your lessons is
likely to be through your interactions with the children and your love for God, not just the Bible stories you teach.
Children – all unique and wonderfully made
God has made each child unique, with different gifts, abilities and preferences. Some children are quick to understand words, logic or spatial relations.
For others, music, movement or stories are particularly powerful learning tools. Others grasp meaning best from exploring relationships or connecting
with the natural world. Therefore GodSpace lessons include pictures, diagrams, songs, stories, drama, games, puzzles, drawing, discussion and reflection.
Discussions
Stories
Group Activities
Dramas
Drawings
Outdoor Activities
Singing
Reflections
Puzzles
JUST TO NAME A FEW!
God has also made each child with the ability to reason and choose. God allows them to explore the world and make up their own minds and we need to
do the same, respecting the children’s opinions even when they are different from ours.
Hands On Bibles
GodSpace is committed to helping children become familiar with the Word of God. It would be
great for them to be able to put their hands on one. You may like to consider approaching your
church about the possibility of purchasing some Bibles for the children. Single gospels or paperback
New Testaments are available at a reasonable price from The Bible Society. We recommend
the Contemporary English Version, or the International Children’s Bible for use with children.
If this is not possible, we have provided each passage (CEV) as a file on the
Power Tools CD-ROM. Ask your church to print the weekly Bible
passage out for each child or make an
overhead for the appropriate lesson.
The Unit Memory Verses are
included in personal memory card
format in the Lesson Tools that
you may copy. They are
also found on the Power
Tools CD-ROM that you
may print and hand out to
each child to learn at home.
Looking
for some
fresh ideas?
Our website has links to other useful
websites with puppet scripts, games
for kids and resources for teachers.
Let us know if you find a good one and
we’ll add it on too!
www.godspace.org.au
See page 8 for more details
Teachers – unique and wonderful too
Individuals have different teaching styles and as well as resourcing in excellent and practical ways, GodSpace is committed to developing and upskilling
teachers through these materials.
Check out the GodSpace website for:
• training for NSW SRE teachers (based on the ICCOREIS SRE training framework).
• opportunities to pray for other GodSpace groups, to be encouraged and equipped in your strategic role with children. Register your prayer requests so
others can pray for you.
GodSpace provides a small teaching tip on each Teachers Notes page to help you develop in the area of group management and teaching principles. You
may also sign up for additional weekly teaching tips. Type in http://eepurl.com/NA8Tr in your web browser.
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Each book contains a five-lesson
unit from each mega-theme.
The Shed characters, Gra Gra the sheep dog, Shaun and
Sally sheep, and a kookaburra named Kookie, host the
Explorers and Adventurers magazines.
1. God’s Way
(Living Jesus’ way is the best way to live!)
This is the practical living out of the Christian way
of life. Jesus said he came to give life and life to the
fullest (John 10:10). Only as we live life God’s way
can we experience life as it was designed to be.
Engaging
the children
Opportunities to involve the children in the learning process
keeps them interested and helps them learn in different ways.
Throughout the Lesson Manual you’ll find the following:
2. Jesus’ Life &
Lessons (Gospels)
Jesus is our Lord and Saviour and his life and lessons
are presented in the gospels. Our number one job as
teachers of children is to introduce them to Jesus.
This can only be done if the children learn about him.
Games
Most children like playing games and suggestions are spread
throughout the book, often in the Start up section. They are also
on the Power Tools CD-Rom. Let us know if you have any different
ones that work well with your group. We’d love to share them.
Memory Verses
Instilling the word of God that they will hopefully draw upon
later in life is a good skill to pass on. A combined list of the
ones suggested in the lessons can also be found on the Power
Tools CD-Rom.
Puppets
Puppets are a great way to communicate to children and we’ve
included a number of scripts in selected lessons. We suggest that
you purchase an inexpensive puppet, use a soft toy or make
one (there’s pattern on the Power Tools – under Extras). We use
the name ‘Fuzzy’ but you can choose your own character’s name.
Singing
There are 22 different songs available for you to use on the CD.
Words are printed in the appropriate magazines but all songs
have Power Points and re-producible words available on the Power
Tools CD-Rom. So too is a list of the Top 10 tips for Teaching Songs.
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3. Followers of Jesus
(New Testament &
modern day followers)
J esus’ disciples and the followers in the early
church provide an exciting example of what it
means to be a friend of Jesus. They are helped by
him to do many amazing things. Their example
has been an inspiration for many Christians.
4. God’s People
(Old Testament)
God chose a people for himself – Israel.
They were to be a blessing to all nations by showing
God’s love and values. Several major figures in the
Old Testament have been chosen as examples of God
working through people.
The semester at a glance...
Easy reference guide to this semester.
Unit 1: Living As God’s Kids
MEGA THEMEGod’s Way
OVERVIEW The purpose of this unit is to provide and build upon the foundations of the
Christian faith. To guide the children on the journey of exploring that God does exist
and created the world, that Jesus was God here on earth, and that they (we) as
children are very precious to God.
AIM
• To help the children to understand how important they are to God, that they may have
a personal relationship with God and encourage them to live as God’s kids.
LESSONS
1
2
3
4
Welcome to GodSpace
Who is Like God? (Colossians 1:15-17)
Kids Are Important (Psalm 139, Luke 18:15-17)
God, Like the Best Dad Ever
(Luke 15:11-24)
5 Living As God’s Kids (1 Corinthians 1:30)
Unit 2: Jesus’ Love For Us
MEGA THEMEJesus’ Life and Lessons
OVERVIEW Jesus came to live among humanity to reveal God’s true nature to humankind and
give an accurate picture of God. His image of being a ‘good shepherd’, especially
being prepared to lay down his life, is a loving indicator of the God who knows,
protects, cares for and guides his people.
AIM • T o explore the idea of ‘shepherd’ as an image of a loving God who gives guidance,
care and protection and to remember and celebrate the Easter events, in which the
Good Shepherd gave his life for us, his sheep, and rose again to bring us back to God.
LESSONS
6 One Who Cares (John 10:1-5, Psalm 23)
7 Jesus, The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)
8 Jesus Shows His Love (Luke 23:1-56)
9 Jesus Is Alive! (Matthew 28:1-10)
10 Easter Celebration (Luke 24:13-49)
Unit 3: Peter, a Rock
MEGA THEMEFollowers of Jesus
OVERVIEW One of Jesus’ closest friends was Simon, Peter. This unit focuses on Peter’s life after Jesus
had ascended into heaven. A new community of faith, the Christian Church, was to
emerge and Peter took on a lead role. Peter’s story is a model of transformation; it is
proof of what Jesus wants to do in each of our lives.
AIM • To show how important Jesus was to Peter and to impress upon the children that
with God’s help we can all do amazing things for God.
LESSONS
11 Simon Peter, a Rock (Various)
12 Trusting Jesus’ Power (Acts 3:1-12)
13 God’s Bigger Plan (Acts 10)
14 Peter’s Amazing Escape (Acts 12:3-18)
15 Peter’s Message (Acts 4:5-22)
Unit 4: Stronger With God
MEGA THEMEGod’s People
OVERVIEW Looking at four Old Testament characters we will see how they each drew on God’s
strength and faced difficult circumstances, which became significant parts of the
history of God’s people.
AIM • To demonstrate examples from Bible of ordinary people who drew strength from
God to do extraordinary things and to encourage the children to trust in God to give
them the strength to live life to the full.
LESSONS
16Abraham - Stronger by Faith (Genesis 12-17)
17Joshua - Stronger to Lead
(Joshua 1:1-5, 5:13- 6:20, 27)
18 Gideon - Stronger When Weak (Judges 6-7)
19 Esther - Stronger to Serve (Esther 1-8)
20 Jesus - Strongest of All (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
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Using the Lesson Manual
Unit Outlines
Lesson Outlines
Lesson Outlines are divided into two parts:
A Teacher’s Notes page, followed by Activity Ideas for each of the different age groups. The
lesson plans contain a number of options for you to choose from. Lesson plans have a pre-selected
25-30 minute core lesson shown by the in the choices boxes.
For those who have more time, or prefer to make other choices, there are other activity suggestions.
Remember you may glean from all age levels and adapt as appropriate for your group.
Lesson Notes
Activity Ideas
The Manual provides Unit Outlines to
explain the thinking behind each unit,
content and concepts to be explored by
the unit, and how the following lessons
will meet the unit aims. There are four
units in each GodSpace book.
Required Resources
Depending upon your activity selection
you will need a number of resources. There
are 6 frequently required resources. These
are represented by symbols in the lesson
plans, i.e.:
Each lesson comes with it’s own set of
Teacher’s Notes.
This is the curriculum page. It provides
an overview of the content of the lesson,
aims, learning outcomes, teaching tips,
and space for your own notes.
Remember that the learning outcomes may
not always be immediately measurable.
Combined/Large Group
The Bible
Power Tools
CD and
a CD Player
Children’s
Magazine
Memory
Verse Activity
(or print outs of the weekly
Bible passage found on the
Power Tools CD)
Chalk / white
board & chalk
or white board
markers
Fuzzie
(Our puppet character)
or your puppet
All other resources are described in a list
below the ‘frequently used resources’.
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Activity Ideas include a “Required
Resources” section and three lesson
segments.
start up a short ‘hook’ or introduction.
Sometimes these relate to the big idea
of the lesson.
get into it the body of the lesson, the
time when together you ‘get into’ the
Bible and/or content of the lesson.
go for it time to reflect on, and think
about what they have just learned.
The magazines are often the stimuli for
responding to the material covered.
These outlines are designed for large group/
assembly style presentations for each
lesson. We are aware that many people
present this way each week.
Option Box
Lesson plans have a pre-selected
30 minute core lesson shown by
 in the choices boxes.
Support Material
Magazines
Lesson Tools
We see the need to provide magazines that the children can ‘own’. They are designed to review the
lesson, and help the children work towards the learning outcomes.
Explorers Magazine
The Explorers Magazine offers an A4 double-sided, tear out
activity sheet catering for the pre-reader or emergent reader. They
are designed to be completed with the teacher’s help, not as a ‘do
alone’ activity sheet.
Adventurers Magazine
The Adventurers Magazine is designed for early readers and you still may
need to clearly explain (read) each activity for the children.
The activities reinforce the lesson content and concepts helping the children
adventure deeper into GodSpace.
Navigators &
Voyagers Magazines
The Navigators Magazine is used to revise or as a
stimuli for responding to the material covered in the
‘Get into it’ section.
The Voyagers Magazine is provided to help the
children think through their own beliefs, feelings and
responses to what has been taught in the lesson.
The magazine may also be used throughout the lesson
plan to help with group discussions.
Answers for Magazine Activities
A number of the answers for the Magazine activities are listed in the back of the Lesson Manual,
and a complete list is on the Power Tools CD-Rom.
Power Tools CD-ROM (See page 8 for how to use)
Lesson Tools is your visual aids resource
booklet.
It contains support material for your
lessons with games, start up activities,
response stimuli, dramas and cut out
story telling pictures.
ABBREVIATIONS
In the lesson outline pages Lesson Tool
resources are written in an abbreviated
form, i.e. LT followed by the Lesson Tools
page number. e.g. LT p28 (Lesson Tools
booklet, page 28)
Accompanying the book are two double
sided A3 size Story Telling Backgrounds. To
ensure the longevity of these poster sized
pages, it is recommended that you either
cover them in clear plastic Contact paper,
or even better, ask your church to have
them laminated for you.
Offering more choices, the Power Tools CD provides the songs for all age groups.
The CD-ROM contains
weekly Bible passages
words of all the songs to photocopy or reproduce on a data projector
(NB. Remember to follow copyright requirements and register with CCLI any words that you copy)
‘Extras’ page with reproducible activities sheets for fast finishers
additional lesson tools and pictures
Power Point Presentations for use with a data projector & Interactive White Board
all the story telling pictures to enlarge and print or create your own presentation
answers to the magazine activities
PC users – depending on your operating system your web browser may automatically run
Power Tools or look for ‘index.html’ in the file names and click.
Mac users – click Power Tools CD icon, find ‘index.html’, click to run.
Does not require the internet in order to work.
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What’s on the Power Tools?
Many activities that can be used on the interactive white board.
As well as being a CD that plays the songs you can also use the Power
Tools in the classroom with the interactive white board. So put the
Power Tools into your computer to discover the wealth of additional
resources you have available to you.
Check out the different ‘goober’ characters across the bottom of the page that will direct you to the different resources available to you.
You’ll find all the Lesson Tools plus some extras, all the song words and weekly Bible passages that you may print out, Power Points to tell
stories, Power Points of the songs that can be played directly through an electronic board – with sound! There is a letter that can be adapted
to send home to parents to inform them of the topics being covered this semester. And more. Take your time and discover all that’s there.
PC users – depending on your operating system your web browser may automatically run
Power Tools or look for ‘index.html’ in the file names and click.
Mac users – click Power Tools CD icon, find ‘index.html’, click to run.
NB:You do not need to be on the internet to make it work though it will send you to an internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox)
– that’s how computers work with CD-Roms.
* Keep in mind, with so many different computers (your own and those at school) and the diverse software programs available these days
(including software updates that may change your settings and therefore effect the way the CD-Rom is read) it seems that the Power Tools
do not always work as we desire – but be assured everything is there.
If you having difficulties on a PC then follow this path.
Go to My Computer, right click on Power Tools icon, go to Open, go to the file ‘e’ index (where ‘e’ is the Internet Explorer icon) and Home page opens.
More information can be found on the GodSpace website. Look under ‘Resources’.
If you encounter a problem with the CD-Rom go to updates news on the GodSpace website. If we have become of any problems we’ll put a
message there. If nothing is mentioned then please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] so we can try and address it.
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GodSpace Values
Within the education policies of our schools are commitments towards developing the
values of our society. GodSpace lessons strongly affirm Christian values and we’ve listed
below the values incorporated in this semester’s lessons. These are underlying values
within but not the focus of the lesson.
Underlying Value Lesson Title
Welcome to GodSpace Who is Like God? Kids Are Important
God, Like the Best Dad Ever
Living As God’s Kids
One Who Cares
Jesus, The Good Shepherd
Jesus Shows His Love
Jesus Is Alive!
Easter Celebration
Simon Peter, a Rock
Trusting Jesus’ Power
God’s Bigger Plan
Peter’s Amazing Escape
Peter’s Message
Abraham – Stronger by Faith
Joshua – Stronger to Lead
Gideon – Stronger When Weak
Esther – Stronger to Serve
Jesus – Strongest of All
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Lesson 14
Lesson 15
Lesson 16
Lesson 17
Lesson 18
Lesson 19
Lesson 20
Cooporation
Respect
Inclusiveness
Character
Significance
Acceptance
Leadership
Compassion
Hope
Christian Celebration
Responsibility
Confidence
Patience
Trust
Commitment
Reliability
Doing Your Best
Consequences
Obedience
Excellence
Available from GodSpace
When parents ask the school or you about
what their children will be learning in
SRE/RI classes, there is a double sized DL
postcard available now that you can give
to them.
Email [email protected] for more details.
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How to Order
As of November, 2015 we have updated our ordering process.
You have three options to choose from.
1.Order online via the GodSpace website (under ‘order’)
Price List
ITEM
SMALL
ORDERS
BULK
ORDERS
Teacher’s Resource Set
$45.00
N/A
Power Tools
$25.00
N/A
Story Telling
Background Sheets
$2.00
$2.45
(less than 50)
N/A
$2.35
(50 or more)
Adventurers Magazine
$2.45
(less than 50)
$2.35
(50 or more)
Navigators Magazine
$2.45
(less than 50)
$2.35
(50 or more)
Voyagers Magazine
$2.45
(less than 50)
$2.35
(50 or more)
Sample Pack
$50.00
N/A
Incl.Lesson Manual, Lesson Tools & Power Tools (CD-Rom)
Pay at time of order to get a 5% discount (available until September 30, 2016)
2.Order using our interactive form available from the GodSpace website
(under ‘order’). Complete the form and print to email, fax or post back to us.
3.Ring 1300 GODSPACE (1300 463 772) to request a form to be emailed or
posted. Unfortunately orders can no longer be taken over the phone.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only available to those who are updating
or replacing previous CD-Rom
Explorers Magazines
Preschool/Kindergarten – Ages 4 to 6
Infants – Ages 6 to 8
Lower Primary – Ages 8 to 10
C redit will be given for unused Green One (2016) books in good condition returned
up until 29 April 2016. Customer is responsible for all postage costs.
Upper Primary – Ages 10 to 12
Includes Teachers Resource Set + background sheets
+ 1 of each magazine
Order payment
Prices at November 2015. Subject to change without notice.
Postage will be added
All orders (including international customers) to be paid before being despatched
from the warehouse.
Postage and handling costs will be added to order. See GodSpace website (under ‘order’)
for Payment Policy.
Mail PO Box 572 Penrith NSW 2751
Pick Up Unit 7/55 York Road, Penrith
Fax 02 4732 1225
Phone1300 GODSPACE (1300 463 772)
+61 2 9868 9235 (for international calls)
Email [email protected]
Web
www.godspace.org.au
Need assistance?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 9868 9235 (Leave a message which will be followed up ASAP)
AVAILABLE JUNE 2016
Coming next semester:
Green Two (with Christmas)
More details on the curriculum available on the website www.godspace.org.au
UNIT 1 MEGA THEME:
Followers of Jesus
UNIT 2 MEGA THEME:
God’s Way
UNIT 3 MEGA THEME:
God’s People
UNIT 4 MEGA THEME:
Jesus’ Life and Lessons
UNIT NAME:
Jesus: Active and Alive
UNIT NAME:
The Golden Rule
UNIT NAME:
Kids Can
UNIT NAME:
Christmas Visitors
1 The Spirit of God
6 God’s Rule – Love
11 Kids Can Listen & Respond
16 Visited by Angels
2
3
7 The Golden Rule
17 Visited by Shepherds
John 14:15-17, 25-27, 16:7-13, Acts 1-2
The Spirit Leads – Philip
10
Exodus 20:1-17
1 Samuel 1, 3
Acts 8:26-40
The Spirit Works with Volunteers to Do Good
8 Payback With Love
12 Kids Can Make a Difference Exodus 2
13 Kids Can Do Great Things
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Love Your Enemies
14Kids Can Point Others to God
10 Living the Golden Rule
15 Kids Still Can!
Ephesians 4:1-6 Galations 5:22-26
4 The Spirit of Prayer
– Contemporary Story
5 God’s Spirit in People
Various Passages
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Matthew 7:12
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Matthew 5:38-42
2 Chronicles 34
Matthew 5:43-48
Matthew 7:12
Luke 1:5-45; Matthew 1:18-23
Luke 2:1-20
18Visited by Wise Men
Matthew 2:1-12
19Good News Celebration
(Assembly)
20 Christmas Celebrations
Multi-aged
or Assembly style lessons
For those who are responsible for large groups and/or assembly style
lessons you will find a lesson outline as well (though you are more than
welcome to put together your own using the other four lessons).
Where there are a number of teachers/leaders we recommend that you share the responsibilities around. It’s also good to take advantage
of this time to give the children different tasks to allow them the opportunity to develop skills and confidence in leading and sharing.
When working with large and/or multi-age groups, it’s good to change activities with a well thought through transition. E.g. verse of a
song, a quick quiz, memory verse revision, someone sharing a personal experience.
POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS
On the Power Tools you will find Power Points that can be used to tell the story. An outline is provided but we would
encourage you not to read it word for word but rather familiarise yourself with the story and the progression of the
pictures so that you can engage the children as you tell the story.
Pause at different points and ask them to predict what might happen next. Ask them how they might respond/react? Ask questions that
are opened ended, i.e. there could be different answers, not just yes/no answers.
Have a break in the story if it’s appropriate, to do a reading or sing a song. Put the words on the same power point.
Using power points requires more technical accessories (e.g. a computer, data projector, screen, smart board, extension cords, power paks, etc.)
It is important to check your resources before you start and to have a back up activity planned and prepared in case something goes wrong.
REVISION GAMES & MEMORY VERSES FOR INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS
On the Power Tools there is a Power Point revision game plus interactive memory verses for each unit (should work for
PC and Mac’s using Office 2011). You will need to read the instructions beforehand to make yourself familiar with each
one.
Again, keep in mind that they are to be aids in your lesson and we encourage you to engage the children in participating in the playing of
the game. Questions for revision are found on the Power Tools (Extra Lesson Tools or under each Power Point Game) though you may want
to design your own – or have the children make them up.
SPECIAL EVENT/END OF YEAR ASSEMBLIES
Special Events such as Easter, Christmas, and Education Week, provide a wonderful opportunity for groups to work
together to present a powerful example of unity as you present the gospel message. If you are considering doing that,
then ensure that you speak with other teachers and leaders about it to plan it together.
See ICCOREIS’ guidelines for assemblies. www.iccoreis.asn.au/resources/teaching-sre/
In a school setting the coordinator needs to negotiate with
the school about the best time and place to run such an activity.
Plan ahead at least six–eight weeks so that all the participants have
time to practise items, dramas, readings, etc.
If you are in need of a speaker consider first someone within your own
group or approaching other churches or schools within your region
and offer to work in partnership in planning similar programs where
you can share resources and speakers (e.g. someone from your group
goes as the speaker to other groups and vice-versa). Sometimes people
find it easier to speak in front of another group rather than their own.
Check out our website (www.godspace.org.au) for other suggestions.
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