Teacher Bulletin | Volume 11

Appropriate for grades Pre-K, K

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Samuel, God’s Helper

The spiritual development of the young child has at its inception the emotional and social development of the young child. The child’s life-long interest in spiritual matters is impacted by the security and trust built during this dependent stage of life.

The purpose of Samuel, God’s Helper Foundation unit is to introduce the young child to Jesus Christ, the Divine Son of our Heavenly Father through the loving and caring relationships formed with parents, primary early childhood professionals and peers.

For the preschooler between 36 and 60 months of age, this unit is designed as an introduction to the privilege and duty of service to others. It emphasizes how God has a plan for every child’s life and work.