Preschool Base Conference - Amazon S3...VBS 2018 Preschool Base Conference Plan 2 cotton, gauze, and...

VBS 2018 Preschool Base Conference Plan

1

VBS 2018 PRESCHOOL BASE CONFERENCE PLAN (2 HOURS) Purpose Statement This two-hour plan is designed to prepare preschool (babies through completed kindergarten) leaders for conducting VBS using LifeWay’s Game On!TM preschool curriculum. Needed Resources

• VBS 2018 VBS Preschool Starter Kit • VBS 2018 Babies–2s Leader Guide (available in Starter Kit) • VBS 2018 Babies–2s Leader Pack (available in Starter Kit) • 3 VBS 2018 Keepsake Books (ONE available in Starter Kit) • VBS 2018 3s–Pre-K Leader Guide (available in Starter Kit) • VBS 2018 3s–Pre-K Leader Pack (available in Starter Kit) • 2 VBS 2018 3s–Kindergarten Rotation Packs (ONE available in Starter Kit) • 2 VBS 2018 Playbooks: 3s—K (available in Starter Kit) • VBS 2018 Kindergarten Leader Guide (available in Starter Kit) • VBS 2018 Kindergarten Leader Pack (available in Starter Kit) • VBS 2018 Eye Black Decals • VBS 2018 Tablecloth • VBS 2018 Whistle Key Chain • VBS 2018 Music for Preschoolers CD (available in Starter Kit) • 5 VBS 2018 Megaphones — Print a number from 1 to 5 on each megaphone. Then print

the following three words randomly on the designated megaphone: 1: Jesus, sheep, important; 2: Lazarus, gauze, anything; 3: Thomas, eyes, true; 4: John, heart, love; 5: Paul, music, praise

• 3 pairs of VBS 2018 Boom Sticks — Inflate and place the 6 boom sticks inside or near the cardboard box locker (see below).

• VBS 2018 Small Inflatable Sports Balls — Print one word on each ball. Football: Schedule; baseball: Prepare; basketball: Coach; soccer ball: Pray.

• VBS 2018 Bookmark • VBS 2018 Parent Guides • VBS 2018 Picture Frame • Item 1: “Handout” (at end of document) — Print and copy 1 per conferee. • Item 2: “Athlete Cards” (at end of document) — Print and cut apart the cards, then place

them inside the locker. • Item 3: “Rotation Racquet Statements” (at end of document) — Print and cut apart. Roll

up each statement and slide it between the strings of a tennis racquet. • Item 4: “Phrases” (at end of document) — Print, cut apart, and place inside the locker. • 3 pieces of paper — Label the first piece of paper Babies–2s, the second 3s–Pre-K, and

the third Kindergarten. • Name tags — Place one name tag in each chair. • Babies–2s Leader Pack Item15c: “Inflatable Game Cube Inserts” (football and

soccer ball only) • 3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Item 6: “Locker Front” — Glue to the front of a standard size file

box or a 10-by-12-by-15-inch Bankers Box®). Tape the left side of the box shut to make a locker that will open and close. Set on a table near the focal wall.

• 3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Item 7: “Bible Verse Cards and Craft Sticks” — Cut apart the cards, scramble, and place inside a Bible, then place the Bible inside the locker. Cut out the Bible verse strips and glue each to a craft stick. Then cut out the heart, music,


2

cotton, gauze, and eyes and glue one to the end of each craft stick. Place the craft sticks inside the locker.

• 3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Items 8a-e: “Daily Points” — Cut out and place inside the locker. • 3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Item 10: “Movement Cards” — Cut apart and place in a sports-

themed gift bag. Place the bag inside the locker. • Kindergarten Leader Pack Item 11: “Verse Pennants” — Cut out and use only the

pennants with the letters G-A-M-E-O-N. Clip the letters to the focal wall string in order as you move through each step of the outline.

• Kindergarten Leader Pack Items 12a-e: “Trading Cards” — Place inside the locker. • Two 5-foot lengths of string — Attach one length vertically to the focal wall. Stretch the

other length between two chairs on one side of the room. • 14 spring-style clothespins — Place alongside the length of string stretched between two

chairs. • 2 plastic cups — Print Yes on one cup and No on the other. Lay the cups on their sides

and tape the mouths of the cups to the edge of the table. (Refer to p. 14 of the 3s–Pre-K Leader Guide for instructions.)

• 2 drinking straws • 6 table tennis balls • 5 craft sticks • Tennis racquet • Large sports equipment bag — Place all of the resources (except the VBS 2018

Preschool Starter Kit) randomly in the bag. • Timer • CD Player

Room Setup Arrange chairs in three semi-circle groups (one for each age group: Babies–2s, 3s–Pre-K, and Kindergarten). Place the paper with the age group printed on it on the floor in the center of each semi-circle. (Note: The amount of chairs in each group will vary based on the total number of conferees anticipated.) Hang a VBS 2018 Tablecloth on the focal wall. Place a long table near the focal wall and cover with a tablecloth. Display VBS resources, craft packs, and other sports equipment on the table. Optional: Hang a VBS 2018 Super Duper Sized Backdrop on the focal wall. Drape VBS 2018 String Flags around doorways and hang the VBS 2018 Visual Pack posters, VBS 2018 Felt Pennant, and VBS 2018 Removable Sports Decals around the walls and door.

Teaching Steps 1. Welcome (3 minutes)

• Welcome each participant to Game On! Invite them to sit together according to the age group they will teach.

o Give each conferee one VBS 2018 Eye Black Decal and a handout (Item 1) as she enters. (Try to give out each color equally.) Lead conferees to place the decal on their handouts to reference later.

o Invite conferees to make a name tag. • Say: “It’s time to gear up for the big game! Whether you’re the type to root from the

stands, march in the band, cheer on the field, or hustle to the line, it’s Game On!” • Comment: “During VBS, preschoolers will learn what God wants people to do. But, just

like athletes, we should warm up before we begin.”


3

2. Pregame Warm-Up (10 minutes) • Lead conferees to play a charades-style warm-up game.

o Invite two volunteers to play. Give one the football Game Cube Insert and the other the soccer ball Insert (from Babies–2s Pack Item 15c).

o Point out the 6 sections on the tablecloth on the wall. Explain that the volunteers will get to advance their ball one segment for each correct movement guessed (moving from left to right). The goal is to get both balls down the field.

o Lead the first volunteer to draw a Movement Card (3s–Pre-K Pack Item 10) out of the locker and act it out (silently) for the group. Blow the whistle as soon as the correct answer is given and allow the volunteer to advance her ball one space.

o Give the second volunteer a turn. Continue playing until every Movement Card has been used and both balls have moved through each section of the field.

• Say: “Before we gear up and teach preschoolers, let’s pray and ask God to prepare our own hearts.”

• Lead the conferees in prayer. Ask the Lord to help participants as they teach and minister to preschoolers and their families.

3. G is for Get Ready (10 minutes)

• Explain that today conferees will learn about 6 things they can do to prepare for preschool VBS using the acronym G-A-M-E-O-N. Invite them to print each letter in the pennants along the side of their handouts. Say: “Use the space beside each pennant to write your notes.”

o Comment: “G is for Get Ready.” Clip the “G” (from Kindergarten Pack Item 11) near the top of the piece of yarn hanging vertically near the focal wall.

o Ask conferees with YELLOW eye black decals on their handouts to stand. (Ideally, conferees will be scattered throughout the group.) Guide them to say: “G stands for Get Ready.” Invite two conferees to join you at the front and lead the others to sit down.

• Share: “Our first job as coaches is to get our hearts ready to teach.” • Open the locker, hold up the Bible, and say: “The Bible is our ultimate playbook for life.

During VBS, preschoolers will learn that God gave us the Bible. Let’s look in the Bible to learn the preschool Bible verse for VBS.”

o Remove the Verse Cards (3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Item 7) from the Bible and explain that the verse is written on these cards, but they will need to be put in order.

o Ask the two YELLOW volunteers to clip the verse words in order on the string stretched between two chairs. Explain that one volunteer may touch only the cards, and the second volunteer may touch only the clothespins. They must work together to put the verse together.

o Thank the volunteers and invite the group to read the verse together: God has given us everything we need. 2 Peter 1:3

• Ask: “What signs or signals do referees or umpires use during a game?” Lead conferees to show you the signal for “touchdown” in football (arms raised straight up overhead) and the symbol for “out” in baseball (right thumb and pumped back over shoulder).

o Invite conferees to stand. Teach the following motions to the verse: ∼ God: point with fingers up ∼ us: point to chest with thumbs ∼ everything: move left arm down by side with palm facing out ∼ need: move right arm down by side with palm facing out


4

o Lead conferees to say the verse and perform the signals or signs. • Explain that preschoolers will use this one verse for the entire week of VBS. • Mention that preschoolers will also get to sing the verse in the song, “Everything We

Need” (Music for Preschoolers CD, track 1). o Teach the motions to the song as directed on p. 49 in the 3s–Pre-K and

Kindergarten Leader Guides. o Lead conferees to sing and do the motions.

• Comment: “God has given us everything we need to help preschoolers learn about Him during VBS. But more importantly, God has given preschoolers everything they need to learn about Him. We can help preschoolers and their families discover wonderful truths during Game On! VBS.”

4. A is for Athletes (15 minutes)

• Clip the next letter (A) on the focal wall string and say: “A stands for Athletes.” o Remove the “Athlete Cards” (Item 2) from the locker. o Ask conferees with the RED/ORANGE eye black decals to stand and say: “A

stands for Athletes.” Invite two conferees to play the game and distribute the “Athlete Cards” to six other conferees. Lead the other RED/ORANGE conferees to sit back down.

• Comment: “Coaches must know their athletes so they can help them be the best they can be. At VBS, coaches (teachers) must know the athletes (children) they teach. Knowing your athletes helps you better know how to teach and minister to them.”

• Give the two RED/ORANGE players each a straw and ask them to stand on the opposite side of the table from the cups. Point out that one cup is labeled Yes and the other is labeled No.

o Read each question, alternating questions between the two players. Allow the player to answer by blowing the ball into the answer cup of their choice. Then ask the conferee holding the matching “Athlete Card” to read the official correct answer from the card.

∼ Can a 2-year-old cut out a heart from a paper plate? (No. Your athletes have unique skill sets! Kids are still developing fine and gross motor skills. Be prepared for a wide range of skills among the children you teach.)

∼ Does a 3-year-old enjoy repetition? (Yes. Practice makes perfect! Preschoolers love repetition. It’s good to repeat activities throughout the week and bring back favorite games and songs.)

∼ Will a 4-year-old sit still for 10 minutes? (No. Preschoolers have short attention spans—roughly one minute for every year of age. Stay flexible and be ready to shorten, repeat, or even skip elements as needed.)

∼ Can a 5-year-old internalize and apply Bible truths? (Yes. Preschoolers can listen to Bible stories, play Bible verse games, ask questions, use the Bible, and sing about God and Jesus. )

∼ Do preschoolers enjoy imitating adults? (Yes. You’re the coach! Eyes and ears are always on you. Preschoolers are always watching and listening. Kids will learn more from your actions than your words. You are always teaching something.)

∼ Are kindergartners experiential learners? (Yes. Get your team “in the game!” Preschoolers are hands-on, experiential learners and they LEARN as they DO.)


5

5. M is for Material (15 minutes) • Clip the next letter (M) on the focal wall string and say: “M is for Material.”

o Ask conferees with the GREEN eye black decals to stand and say: “M stands for Material.” Invite five of those conferees to come to the front to play the game and the rest to sit.

o Comment: “Let’s look at the material we will teach during VBS. All of the Bible stories this year are about Jesus!”

• Open the locker and say: “I have some items here that need to be sorted. Each item has something to do with the Bible story or Life Point.”

o Show the Trading Cards (Kindergarten Leader Pack Items 12a-e) and explain that one card goes with each Bible story.

o Hold up the craft sticks (3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Item 7) and explain that each stick represents a Bible story and can be used as a bookmark or Bible passage marker for the Bible story each day.

o Display the Daily Points (3s–Pre-K Leader Pack Items 8a-e) and explain that there is one main point, or central Bible truth, for each day.

o Distribute the items randomly to conferees around the room. • Give each of the five GREEN volunteers a megaphone labeled 1 to 5. Say: “M is also for

megaphone. Let’s use the megaphones to learn the material we will teach.” o Lead each volunteer to read the clues on her megaphone and say them through

the megaphone. o Explain that the name is the main character of the Bible story, the second word is

a clue about the Bible story, and the third word is part of the daily point. • Help conferees identify the trading card, craft stick, and daily point that match the clues

on that day’s megaphone. o Megaphone clues:

∼ Day 1: Jesus, sheep, important ∼ Day 2: Lazarus, gauze, anything ∼ Day 3: Thomas, eyes, true ∼ Day 4: John, heart, love ∼ Day 5: Paul, music, praise

• Discuss each day’s material. Collect all of the items along with the megaphone and lead volunteers to sit down after you have discussed their day.

o Day 1 ∼ Trading Card: Jesus ∼ Craft Stick: cotton ball ∼ Daily Point: I am important to God. ∼ Comment: “Our first Bible story is about the parable (or story) of the lost

sheep. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus cares about them.”

o Day 2 ∼ Trading Card: Lazarus ∼ Craft Stick: gauze ∼ Daily Point: Jesus can do anything. ∼ Say: “Our second Bible story is about Jesus bringing Lazarus back to life.

Preschoolers will learn that Jesus gives us hope because He can do anything.”

o Day 3 ∼ Trading Card: Thomas ∼ Craft Stick: eyes


6

∼ Daily Point: The Bible is true. ∼ Comment: “Day 3 is about Thomas. Thomas said he would not believe

Jesus was alive unless he saw Jesus and touched His hands. Preschoolers will learn that Thomas saw and Thomas believed.”

o Day 4 ∼ Trading Card: John ∼ Craft Stick: heart ∼ Daily Point: Jesus loves me. ∼ Say: “John was one of Jesus’ disciples. He saw many of the things Jesus

did. Preschoolers will learn that John wrote down the things Jesus said and did.”

o Day 5 ∼ Trading Card: Paul ∼ Craft Stick: music note ∼ Daily Point: I can praise God. ∼ Comment: “The last Bible story is about Paul and Silas singing songs and

praising God while they were in jail.” 6. E is for Equipment (25 minutes)

• Clip the next letter (E) on the focal wall string and say: “E stands for Equipment.” o Ask conferees with the BLUE eye black decals to stand and say: “E stands for

Equipment.” Invite three of them to come to the front to play a game. The others in the group may sit back down.

o Say: “Whatever sport you play or activity you participate in, you need specific equipment. Kids in the marching band need a uniform and an instrument. Kids in soccer need shin guards and a soccer ball. Coaches for VBS need equipment, too. Each age group has its own specific equipment or resources.”

• Show the equipment bag and explain that each piece in the bag needs to be separated into its proper age group.

o Invite one of the BLUE volunteers to remove items from the bag. Ask the other two volunteers to sort the items into the correct age group.

o Explain that the volunteers will have one minute to distribute the equipment to the appropriate age group (center of the semi-circle chairs).

o Start a timer and lead the volunteers to sort. Remind conferees that some resources are used by more than one age group. (Multiple copies of these resources are included in the equipment bag.)

o Call time after 1 minute and allow volunteers to return to their seats. • Briefly explain each piece of equipment:

o Babies-2s: • Leader Guide

∼ Spiral-bound flipbook of Bible and theme-related activities—Teachers can pick and choose a few activities to do each day or repeat activities throughout the week.

∼ Two age groups: Babies–Younger 1s and Older 1s–2s ∼ Music, snack, and recreation ideas

• Leader Pack ∼ Bible Verse Markers ∼ Activities ∼ Books ∼ Enhanced CD filled with music and printable teaching helps


7

• Keepsake Book ∼ Activities to do each day to help kids connect with the Bible, while

creating a memory book at the same time. ∼ Designed for Babies–2s, but can be used in the other two age

groups as well. o 3s–Pre-K and Kindergarten:

• Leader Guide ∼ Get Started ∼ Overview ∼ Schedule & Rotation Options ∼ Coaching Tips ∼ Teacher Tips ∼ Continue the Connection ∼ Days 1-5 Teaching Plans ∼ Supplies ∼ Activity based decorations ∼ Music and Motions

• Leader Pack ∼ Bible story pictures ∼ Posters ∼ Games ∼ Enhanced CD filled with music and printable teaching helps

• 3s-Kindergarten Rotation Pack ∼ Missions ∼ Music ∼ Arts and Crafts ∼ Recreation

• Playbook: 3s–K ∼ 16-page booklet includes Bible stories, activities, and games ∼ “Personal Stat” page is perfect for a VBS photo ∼ Parent letter to help continue Bible-learning at home

• Show the Preschool Starter Kit and explain the components: o Babies–2s Leader Guide, Leader Pack, Keepsake Book o 3s–Pre-K Leader Guide, Leader Pack, Playbook: 3s–K o Kindergarten Leader Guide, Leader Pack, Playbook: 3s–K o 3s–Kindergarten Rotation Pack o Craft Pack samples o Eye Black Decals, Self-Inking Stamp, Boom Sticks, Team Tags, Sticky

Foam Shapes • Say: “Let’s dig into some of the equipment right now.” • Invite conferees to find the TEACHER DEVOTION for Day 1. (Page 9 of 3s–Pre-K and

Kindergarten Leader Guides—Remind leaders that the teacher devotions for Babies-2s are on the Enhanced CD.)

o Emphasize that the devotions are written for teachers to help them get ready to teach.”

o Read the first paragraph of the devotion: ∼ Yep, I’m one of those: last to be picked for any playground or P.E. game;

prefers books to balls; doesn’t know a tight end from a split end. You, too? Don’t walk off the field just yet—you are the one God chose for your


8

position on the VBS team! He recruited you to help kids discover how precious they are to Jesus!

• Ask conferees to find the GROUP TIME plans for Day 1 in the 3s–Pre-K and Kindergarten Leader Guides and read through the components.

o Point out the margin notes that specify pack items and instructions. • Invite conferees to find the TEACHING PICTURE for Day 1 in all three leader packs.

o Highlight the Bible story printed on the back of the pictures. o Invite each age group to find one other pack item used on Day 1. Lead conferees

to share the item with the large group. o Invite each age group to find a book in its leader pack.

∼ Babies–2s Pack Item 16: Friends Love Each Other ∼ 3s–Pre-K Pack Item 11: Sort the Sport Book ∼ Kindergarten Pack Item 14: Who is Jesus?

• Invite conferees to take a few minutes and read through the TAKE-HOME PIECE for each age-group:

o Babies–2s: Keepsake Book o 3s–Kindergarten: Playbook

7. Halftime or 7th Inning Stretch (5 minutes)

• Say: “It’s half time … or time for the 7th inning stretch, depending on which sport we’re talking about!”

• Invite 5 volunteers to stand at the front of the room • Remove the VBS 2018 Boom Sticks from the locker. Give four of the volunteers one

boom stick each. Lead: o one volunteer to be the drum major o one to pretend to play a flute o one to pretend to play a trumpet o and one to pretend to play a trombone

• Give the last volunteer two boom sticks and guide him to pretend to play the drums. • Play “The Jesus Loves Me Song” (Music for Preschoolers CD, track 3) and lead the

volunteers to march in place and pretend to play their instruments. • Invite the remaining conferees to stand, march around the room, and pretend to play an

instrument as they listen to the song. Allow them to return to their seats when the song is over.

8. E is for Equipment Continued (10 minutes)

• Point to the focal wall string with the letter pennants and say: “We’re not finished with the letter E yet.”

o Ask conferees with the BLUE eye black decals to stand again. Ask them: “What did we say earlier that the “E” stands for?” Lead the group to answer “Equipment.”

o Invite four volunteers to come to the front to play the next game. The remaining BLUE group members may sit back down.

o Give each volunteer one “talking” tennis ball. Demonstrate how to hold the ball and squeeze it so that the mouth opens. Point out the rotation written on the back of each ball.

• Invite additional conferees, one at a time, to come up and choose a paper roll from the tennis racquet.

o Guide them to unroll and read the clue aloud. Ask them to determine which rotation the clue describes (Team Arts & Crafts, Team Music, Team Missions, or


9

Team Recreation) and to feed the clue into the mouth of the corresponding tennis ball.

~ 4 choices per day (arts & crafts) ~ Split-track CD (music) ~ The Hesskew Family (missions) ~ 5 Bible story games (recreation) ~ 4 craft packs (art) ~ Play-by-Play Motions (music) ~ Cool Off Campaign (missions) ~ 15 Theme Games (recreation)

o Mention that Snack Rotation Cards are sold separately and include preschool-friendly (and gluten free) snacks.

o Allow conferees to look through a VBS 2018 3s–Kindergarten Rotation Pack. 9. O is for Organize (10 minutes)

• Clip the next letter (O) on the focal wall string and say: “Our next letter is O. O stands for Organize.”

o Ask conferees with the PURPLE eye black decals to stand and say: “O stands for Organize.”

o Toss the inflatable sports balls to four of the people standing and ask the rest of the group to sit back down.

• Comment: “Part of your job as a coach is to organize your team. The more you organize at the beginning, the better the game will be. Let’s look at some things you can do to be organized.”

• Ask the conferee holding the football to read aloud the word written on it. (schedule) o Say: “An organized coach knows how much time is in the game. She knows

when it’s half time or when she has two minutes left. Familiarize yourself with your church’s schedule.”

o Briefly talk through the schedules for each age group. ~ Babies-2s:

• Activities • Recreation • Snack • Rest Time • Repeated Activities and Departure

~ 3s-Pre-K: • Intro Activities • Group Time • Bible-Learning Activities • Rotation Activities • Closing Group Time

~ Kindergarten: • Worship Rally (Or Intro Activities) • Group Time • Bible-Learning Activities • Rotation Activities • Closing Group Time

• Ask the conferee holding the baseball to read the word written on it. (prepare) o Say: “An organized coach is prepared for the game. Here are some things to

remember as you prepare before VBS.”


10

o Open the locker and remove the “Phrases” (Item 4). Give the “First Half Phrases” to the volunteer still holding the football and give the “Second Half Phrases” to the volunteer holding the baseball. ~ Lead the one with the “First Half Phrases” to read the first phrase out

loud. Guide the other volunteer to read through the “Second Half Phrases” and choose the one that finishes the sentence.

• Read through each … day’s teaching plans • Meet with … other teachers • Designate a … “Lead” teacher • Make a list of … supplies • Prepare items from the … Leader Pack • Print … CD-ROM items

• Ask the conferee holding the basketball to read the word written on it. (coach) o Say: “An organized coach … coaches. She does the job. Here are some

things you can do to be a great coach during VBS.” ~ Set up Bible-learning activities in different areas of the room and let kids

move freely from activity to activity. ~ Be ready to begin as soon as the first child walks into the room. ~ Build relationships with the kids in your group. ~ Be flexible. Adjust your plans to provide the best experience possible. ~ If kids get restless, move on to the next activity. ~ Remember that all Bible-learning activities may be repeated throughout

the day or week. o Invite conferees to turn to the person sitting beside them and share with

another way to be a good coach during VBS. o Allow conferees to share answers, as time allows.

• Ask the conferee holding the soccer ball to read the word written on it. (pray) o Say: “An organized coach prays. Here are some prayer tips. For several

weeks before VBS, pray on: ~ Monday for your church ~ Tuesday for your Pastor ~ Wednesday for the VBS teachers ~ Thursday for the VBS helpers ~ Friday for the kids who will attend ~ Saturday for the families of the kids

o Ask friends to pray for your specific class. o Hold up a VBS 2018 Bookmark and say: “You can also give a bookmark to

your family and friends as a reminder to pray for the children and families who will attend.”

10. N is for Next Steps (10 minutes)

• Clip the next letter (N) on the focal wall string and say: “Our last letter is N. N stands for “Next Steps.”

o Ask conferees with the BLACK eye black decals to stand and say: “N stands for Next Steps.”

o Comment: “Your job as a coach doesn’t end when VBS is over. There are many ways you can continue to reach preschoolers and their families.”

o Point out the resources as you explain them: ~ Encourage parents to use the VBS 2018 Playbook: 3s–K.


11

~ Use the VBS 2018 Keepsake Book to document the things preschoolers did and learned at VBS.

~ Provide VBS 2018 Parent Guides for parents. ~ Suggest parents download the VBS app on their smartphones or tablets

and interact with the content alongside their children. ~ Send notes, call, or visit each child after VBS. ~ Consider taking a small gift such as the VBS 2018 Music for Preschoolers

CD for children to enjoy all of their favorite VBS songs for years to come! ~ Place a picture of the child from the week in a VBS 2018 Picture Frame.

Then, deliver it to the preschooler’s home. 11. Two-Minute Warning (5 minutes)

• Blow the whistle and say: “This is our official two-minute warning!” • Ask conferees to read the completed phrase on the focal wall string. (GAME ON) • Quickly walk back through each letter. Lead conferees to shout out two things they

should remember about each letter. Offer suggestions as needed: o G – Get Ready:

~ God has given us everything we need. 2 Peter 1:3 ~ One preschool verse for the week

o A – Athletes: ~ Preschoolers enjoy repetition. ~ Kids can internalize Bible truths.

o M – Material: ~ Stories about Jesus, Lazarus, Thomas, John, Paul ~ Stories about sheep, gauze, eyes, heart, music

o E – Equipment: ~ Leader guides ~ Leader packs

o O – Organized: ~ Prepare ~ Pray

o N – Next Steps: ~ Keepsake and Playbook booklets ~ VBS 2018 Music for Preschoolers CD

• Lead conferees to do the wave. Start on one end of the room and ask conferees to stand up, raise their arms overhead, and sit back down quickly, one after the other.

o Lead them to say “Game On!” as they do the wave together. • Close in prayer. Thank God for the conferees and for their willingness to get in the game

during this year’s Vacation Bible School. • Play “Game On!” (Music for Preschoolers CD, track 7) as conferees exit.

Item 1. Handout

Preschool VBS 2018 Conference

Isfor___________________________________________________________________

Isfor___________________________________________________________________

Isfor___________________________________________________________________

Isfor___________________________________________________________________

Isfor___________________________________________________________________

Isfor___________________________________________________________________

Item 2. Athlete Cards

Q: Can a 2-year-old cut out a heart from a paper plate?

A: No. Your athletes have unique skill sets! Kids are still developing fine and gross motor skills. Be prepared for a wide range of skills among the children you teach.

Q: Does a 3-year-old enjoy repetition?

A: Yes. Practice makes perfect! Preschoolers love repetition. It’s good to repeat activities throughout the week and bring back favorite games and songs.

Q: Will a 4-year-old sit still for 10 minutes?

A: No. Preschoolers have short attention spans—roughly one minute for every year of age. Stay flexible and be ready to shorten, repeat, or even skip elements as needed.

Q: Can a 5-year-old internalize and apply Bible truths?

A: Yes. Preschoolers can listen to Bible stories, play Bible verse games, ask questions, use the Bible, and sing about God and Jesus.

Item 2. Athlete Cards

Q: Do preschoolers enjoy imitating adults?

A: Yes. You’re the coach! Eyes and ears are always on you. Preschoolers are always watching and listening. Kids will learn more from you.

Q: Are kindergarteners experiential learners?

A: Yes. Get your team “in the game!” Preschoolers are hands-on, experiential learners and they “learn” as they “do.”

Item 3. Rotation Racquet Statements

Preschool Music CD

4 choices per day The Hesskew

Family

5 Bible Story Games

Play-by-Play Motions

4 craft packs

Cool Off Campaign 15 Theme Games

Item 4. Phrases

First Half Phrases

Read through each …

Meet with …

Designate a …

Make a list of …

Prepare items from the …

Print …

Second Half Phrases

… supplies.

… CD-ROM items.

… leader pack.

… day’s teaching plans.

… “lead” teacher.

… other teachers.

Preschool Base Conference - Amazon S3...VBS 2018 Preschool Base Conference Plan 2 cotton, gauze, and...

Documents

Transcript of Preschool Base Conference - Amazon S3...VBS 2018 Preschool Base Conference Plan 2 cotton, gauze, and...