CURRICULUM SAMPLE TEACHING GUIDE CUDDLE TIME BIBLE STORYBOOK AGES 2-3
CHURCH is the primary equipper of parents. PARENTS are the primary disciplers in the home. CURRICULUM D6 connects the church to home and families to one another. D6 curriculum is one of the most effective small group and Sunday School curriculum you can find. D6 is based on the principles of Deuteronomy 6:5-9 love God, love His Word, and teach your children to do the same. D6 Curriculum aligns small group environments at church so the entire family is studying the same theme at the same time. The cool thing is, it doesn t stop at the church worship experience. This one of a kind discipleship curriculum goes beyond the small group experience and helps parents and grandparents reconnect with kids and teens through the use of devotional study guides, Splink, Home Connection, and other take-home resources that help equip the home. D6 Curriculum helps prepare families to make a generational impact. Jennifer Burks Crosspoint Church Trussville, AL WHAT IS A FAMILY? The family is not always an ideal set of parents and kids all doing what God intended. The Bible shows adapted models of generational discipleship. The often quoted and normal secession of teaching flows from father to son and on to grandson as seen in Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. There is not always a godly father or mother as evidenced in Mordecai teaching his niece Esther. Or Paul mentoring Titus, his adopted son in the faith (Titus 1:4). Notice how Timothy s faithful mother and grandmother seemed to carry the whole spiritual parental influence. Regardless of your season of life, God can use you to teach someone in your family or sphere of influence by way of friendships and connections. Models of how Family Ministry Worked in Scripture Models of how Family Ministry Works Today Intended Abraham Isaac Jacob Adapted Mordecai Esther One-Parent Eunice Timothy Adopted Paul Titus Intended Dad & Mom Son & Daughter Adapted Grandparent Grandchild One-Parent Mom Child Adopted Church Member Child without spiritual parent Ron Hunter Jr. Executive Director and CEO Preparing the next generation results in preparing the current one. You know the reputation of D6 and the commitment we have to helping you build believers through church and home. As you walk through the pages of this sample guide, you will discover like thousands of other teachers and churches that the real win occurs when you involve the home in what the church is doing. The fraction 1/168 reminds us that the average student gets only one hour a week in discipleship we say (as does Scripture), It s not enough! D6 curriculum gives you solid lessons for teaching your students how to make wise biblical decisions about everyday life. Then it further helps the parents (and grandparents) reinforce your lessons while at home. See how the teaching guides (at church), devotional study guides (at home), and parenting tools (bonus items) help you implement the most comprehensive discipleship strategy. 2
10 REASONS WHY THOUSANDS OF CHURCHES TRUST D6 1. Comprehensive Discipleship Strategy for All Ages... 4 2. Family Alignment... 6 3. D6 is Deuteronomy 6...7 4. Use in Small Groups / Sunday School Settings...7 5. Resources for the Church... 8 6. Available in Print or Digital... 8 7. Resources for the Home... 9 8. Daily Devotional Study Guide for All Ages... 9 9. Parenting Tools... 9 10. Three Studies in One Package... 10 SAMPLES Week One Teaching Guide and Lesson...11 Week One Student Devotional Tool... 17 One Week of Parenting Tools...24 Pricing and How to Order...26 D6 is a great curriculum that puts the whole family on the same page. It is great knowing that the grandparents and parents are studying the same theme as their children. We are able to see God move not only in church but also in the home as the parents are equipped to spiritually lead their children. Justin Schroeder, Youth Pastor, Columbus, Texas d6family.com 3
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6 YEAR SCOPE & SEQUENCE We love D6 curriculum! Our teachers appreciate the layout of the lessons and the attention placed on God s Word. The Bible content is deep and helps our leaders grow even as they prepare to teach the kids in their class. We value how our parents, teens, and children all learn the same biblical principles plus the intentional resources that help parents drive faith in their own homes all during the week. Steve Greenwood, Children s Pastor, The Donelson Fellowship, Nashville, Tennessee YOU HOW WE COVER THE BIBLE PRINT OR DIGITAL One Size to Fit Your Lifestyle STRATEGY CHURCH + HOME WORKING TOGETHER = GENERATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP AT CHURCH: Teach Family-Aligned Lessons Unparalleled Discipleship and Depth Children s Worship Complements Theme Plan Around Family Themes D6 Digital or Printed Version AT HOME: Devotional Study Guides for Each Age Splink (Free weekly email packed with ideas for parents to find teachable moments with their kids) Home Connection (Each week, a shared theme for all ages keeps every age on the same page. The downloadable, printable guide connects church to home and families to one another.) 5
WEEKLY FAMILY ALIGNMENT When all ages study from D6 curriculum, parents are equipped to disciple their children at home. D6 Devotional Study Guides reinforce the small group experience and keeps your family learning together throughout the week. Small groups may meet any day of the week but this graph shows it on Sunday. All in their own classes but studying the same theme, on their level makes it easy for Dad, Mom, or Grandparents to answer questions at home. Everyday family alignment bringing discipleship home. EXAMPLE OF HOW A FAMILY USES D6 CURRICULUM (see page 27 for a list of all age groups) FAMILY EXAMPLE D6 PRODUCT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Grandfather FUSIONext Sunday School AT CHURCH LESSON AT HOME DEVOTIONAL STUDY Dad FUSION Small Group AT CHURCH LESSON AT HOME DEVOTIONAL STUDY Mom FUSION LifeGroup AT CHURCH LESSON AT HOME DEVOTIONAL STUDY Son Forward Teen Class AT CHURCH LESSON AT HOME DEVOTIONAL STUDY 6 Daughter Daughter (toddler) Complements theme of D6 Curriculum Adventure Guide Elementary Class Cuddle Time Bible Storybook Preschool Elementary Kids Worship AT CHURCH LESSON AT CHURCH LESSON AT HOME DEVOTIONAL STUDY AT HOME DEVOTIONAL STUDY Elements Kids Worship downloadable curriculum for elementary students gives you biblically-based and culturally-relevant lessons equipped with easy-to-use lesson plans, videos, and podcasts to help churches partner with parents throughout the week to drive faith home. This curriculum is available for purchase monthly, quarterly, or annually.
D6 IS DEUTERONOMY 6 Deuteronomy 6:5-9 (ESV) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise... You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Each day they read their Devotional Study Guide (the family is learning the same theme all week) My preschool friends and I study one of those themes for a month. We need more time. WHERE TO USE D6 CURRICULUM LARGE GROUP/SMALL GROUP: D6 curriculum can be utilized in a variety of instructional formats. For those that use a Large Group/Small Group setting, a master teacher can introduce the principle and teach the lesson by covering the Connect, Learn, and Explore segments in the Large Group. The Apply, Respond, and hands-on activity can be effectively done in the Small Group. LIFE GROUP: D6 curriculum is designed with your educational program in mind. The curriculum follows a seven-day cycle, but that cycle can begin whenever you need to fit with your Life Groups. If your Life Groups meet midweek, that works just fine. Even if your Life Groups meet at different times in the week, a schedule can be customized to keep everyone on the same page. Home Connection lets parents know what each member of the family is learning in the D6 curriculum. FREE Weekly email packed with ideas to connect with your kids SUNDAY SCHOOL: D6 curriculum works seamlessly with traditional Sunday School, but with the added bonus of having the entire family kindergarten through grandparents aligned on the same biblical theme each week. This provides greater emphasis on application and response to the principles of the lesson throughout the week, and parents are better equipped to be involved in the discipleship of their children. 7
TE 3-13 TE 1-22 TE 2-16 @CHURCH Square 1 Teaching Guide with Square 1 Teaching Essentials provides everything teachers of two- and three-year-olds need to communicate effectively. ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! TE 2-20 ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! TEACHING GUIDE FEATURES ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! ASK ME WHAT I LEARNED TODAY! GOD created everything! AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND DIGITAL ZHOU DYNASTY BEGINS CLEAR Learning System Connect captures the learners attention and answers the question: Where is this lesson going? Connect helps teachers meet learners where they are and lead them into Bible study. Learn answers the question: What does the Bible say? With sound scholarship and insightful commentary, Learn helps teachers address the points where biblical truth and contemporary life intersect. Explore notes address nuances of the theme or study text such as cultural background, historical context, theological importance, etc. Apply answers an often-unspoken question: What difference does all this make in my life? Apply helps learners see how the biblical truths they have just heard fit into life in the twenty-first century. Respond reminds us that Bible study and life change go hand-in-hand by encouraging learners to take practical action steps this week to apply the biblical principles they have learned to daily life. Timeline In Every Teaching Guide ELIMELECH moved to Moab SAMUEL BORN 1100 BC * condensed chronology End of MYCENAEAN GREECE Beginning of GREEK DARK AGES NAOMI AND RUTH return to Israel Biblical Worldview With every lesson we ask In light of what we studied, how then do I make decisions about life? (How do I approach dating, marriage, children, money, relationships, etc.) D6 DOORPOSTS KEY PRINCIPLES THAT FRAME A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW The Bible is God s Word. God is a personal, spiritual being. God created the universe and everything in it. I am a special creation of God, with an eternal soul. I am engaged in a spiritual warfare. Sin brought death and destruction into the world. Bad things happen because the world is a sinful place. I cannot save myself, I need a Savior. God offers salvation and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ. God established the home to make disciples and transfer the faith. God established the church to make disciples and transfer the faith. Jesus Christ is the Sovereign Lord of all. d6family.com We use the D6 Curriculum as a strategic part of our effort to equip parents to be the primary faith trainer in their homes. The content and commentary of the lessons are intentionally driven by the Scripture. This trains our parents to have the Word on their own hearts. The additional resources provided with the D6 curriculum equip our parents to impress these truths on their children. I don t know of a better curriculum for intentionally connecting church and home in the context of weekly group Bible study. Brian Stone, Generations Pastor, Katy, Texas 8
@HOME PARENTING & FAMILY TOOLS D6 DEVOTIONAL STUDY GUIDES D6 Devotional Study Guides are unique because they are the only brand of devotional study guides where the entire family kindergarten through grandparents studies the same Bible theme at the same time through the complete story of the Bible. D6 Devotional Study Guides are full-color, interactive, fun, and exciting tools to resource each member of the family and church to connect with God and each other on the same theme. HOME CONNECTION is a one-stop resource for connecting the entire family based on the D6 2nd Generation Curriculum. This downloadable page provides you with * A weekly Bible passage to read together as a family. * Suggestions to help you pray together as a family. * Suggested activities to do to put your faith in action. * Customizable header for your church found at d6teacher.com. Home Connection also lets parents know what each member of the family is learning in the D6 curriculum, providing the theme, Scripture text, and a take-away for each age level. Home Connection is another way parents are informed and equipped to implement Faith at Home. SPLINK Splink is a simple way to link your family together spiritually. Through FREE weekly emails packed with ideas, Splink helps you and your younger children engage in conversation. Whether it s making memories or having fun together, Splink allows you to capture those teachable moments to impress spiritual truths and life lessons on your kids. No matter where you are, there s always time to Splink! 9
OT OLD TESTAMENT ST SPECIAL TOPIC ELEMENTARY THROUGH ADULT RUTH & HANNAH Women of faith influence nations A Choice of Faith Ruth 1:1-22 Faithfulness Is Rewarded Ruth 2:1-23 A Picture of Redemption Ruth 4:1-17 Dedicated to Serve 1 Samuel 1:1-28 TAKE-AWAY: The examples of Ruth and Hannah demonstrate how confident faith in God can impact a person s life and even influence nations. Students will recognize they are placed where they are by God s design and choose to be a positive influence in their world by acting in faith. PRESCHOOL RUTH TAKE-AWAY: Students will learn the truth God Takes Care of Me as they examine the life and story of Ruth. They will be challenged to trust God in every situation and demonstrate belief that He is in control of the world. ELEMENTARY THROUGH ADULT INTEGRITY (ENOCH / NOAH / DANIEL / JOB / JOSEPH) Identifying integrity in heroes of the faith Integrity in Friendship With God Enoch Genesis 5:18-24; Hebrews 11:5-6 Integrity in a Corrupt World Noah Genesis 6:5-9; Hebrews 11:7 Integrity Under Pressure Daniel Daniel 1:8-21; 6:5; 9:1-19 Integrity Under Fire Job Job 1:1-8, 20-22; 27:1-6; 31:1-40; James 5:11 Integrity in Temptation Joseph Genesis 39:1-23; 50:15-21; Hebrews 11:22 TAKE-AWAY: Integrity is a character trait that differentiates extraordinary people from common society. Select heroes of the faith are highlighted for being commended by God for their integrity. Students will value godly integrity and formulate intentional efforts to practice living lives of integrity. PRESCHOOL GOOD SAMARITAN TAKE-AWAY: The parable of the Good Samaritan helps students learn the truth I Can Do What Is Right. Students will learn to distinguish between right and wrong choices to help them establish a foundation to demonstrate integrity as they grow. 10 NT NEW TESTAMENT ELEMENTARY THROUGH ADULT 1 CORINTHIANS Effects of being in Christ Unity in Christ 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 Purity in Christ 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 6:9-11 Content in Christ 1 Corinthians 7:1-40 Freedom in Christ 1 Corinthians 8:1 9:23 TAKE-AWAY: In Christ is a common phrase in 1 Corinthians. The students will investigate what it means to be in Christ and examine some of the effects of that relationship with the goal that they will pursue a personal relationship with Jesus. PRESCHOOL MISSIONS TAKE-AWAY: This unit introduces the truth Everyone Needs Jesus and helps establish a foundation of understanding different cultures and languages. Students will interact with Scripture passages that encourage a mission-minded worldview and discuss ways they can integrate biblical teaching even at their young ages.
TEACHING GUIDE SAMPLE Date keeps everyone aligned. This is the biblical truth we want to imprint on the heart of each child. It will be emphasized many ways throughout the unit. Don t just memorize but apply the verse. This is a list of ALL needed items for the lesson. Square 1 Teaching Essentials is packed with fun and creative resources to enhance the learning experience. This is what we, the editors, want all the teachers to know and infuse into their teaching. It is vision, explanation & information to grow & challenge the teacher. Important tips for lesson. Classroom management tips listed here. Choose which one you re doing & what you ll need is here for easy access. Timeline included in each OT and NT lesson to show what world events are occurring in that time. Helps students see the Bible as a part of world history. 11
SQUARE 1 TEACHING GUIDE SAMPLE CONNECT helps the teacher launch the lesson and get the group involved. CONNECTION POINTS are transition statements to help teachers smoothly move from one section to the next. 12
SQUARE 1 TEACHING GUIDE SAMPLE Write these on the doorposts of your house (Deuteronomy 6:9). D6 Doorposts call out foundational truths of a biblical worldview. Sometimes this will be a Bible story, other times, when the content is more abstract and conceptional, it will be a fictional application story featuring a family and the life-lessons they are learning. 13
SQUARE 1 TEACHING GUIDE SAMPLE Color copies of crafts can be seen at www.d6teacher.com For such a young age group, repetition is vitally important to learning. Songs turn what could be monotonous into something fun and memorable. EXPLORE creates fun, hands-on opportunities for the teacher to challenge children to continue to think on things discussed in the LEARN section. 14
SQUARE 1 TEACHING GUIDE SAMPLE Even the youngest children can learn why God s Word is important. APPLY connects what they ve just learned to their lives. 15
SQUARE 1 TEACHING GUIDE SAMPLE RESPOND addresses actions we can take and attitudes we can have toward God, ourselves, others, and the world around us. 16
CUDDLE TIME BIBLE STORYBOOK SAMPLE DEVOTIONAL TOOL FOR THE HOME Look for this symbol on the front of each product to quickly see what age group it is intended for. 17
CUDDLE TIME BIBLE STORYBOOK SAMPLE Intended to be used in the home, each quarter, Cuddle Time Bible Storybook helps create natural opportunties for families to continue the learning that begins with the lesson introduced at church. Tips are provided for each story to help parents keep the conversation from the lesson alive at home. Each story includes a hidden item to be found just for fun! 18
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CUDDLE TIME BIBLE STORYBOOK SAMPLE Play fun find it games with children to keep them engaged. 21
CUDDLE TIME BIBLE STORYBOOK SAMPLE That doesn t mean I ll get all new toys, It means I won t have to live without the things I really need. 22
CUDDLE TIME BIBLE STORYBOOK SAMPLE or eat French fries each night in my bed. It means I can know, without a doubt, God takes care of me! 23
Big picture snapshot to connect church with the home PARENTING TOOLS SAMPLE At-a-glance reminder of what your kids learned 3 ways to reinforce the Bible lesson/theme throughout the week Customizable for your church. Available online at D6teacher.com Home Connection is available as a reproducible handout, digital delivery, or download at D6Home.com OT Unit: Women of Faith, Lesson 1 D6 Family Theme: A CHOICE OF FAITH Objectives: Know: Ruth chose to leave her people and false gods to embrace her mother-in-law Naomi, the Israelites, and God Almighty. Think: Have the mindset that others needs are as important as my own. Do: Commit to God and serve those around us in need. READ: LISTEN TO GOD Read Ruth 1:1-22. Difficult circumstances and grief come to every family. A young Moabite woman made a choice in faith to leave behind her ungodly culture and embrace God and her widowed mother-in-law. 24 PRAY: TALK TO GOD We stay committed to loved ones even when they are struggling. Pray that you and your family would be aware of those around you that are hurting. Pray that
PARENTING TOOLS SAMPLE Delivered to your inbox every TUESDAY! 3 Ideas to start spiritual conversations with your kids based on the weekly theme. Easy, fun activities to link kids to God s Word. Ways to fulfill God s command to talk about His Word throughout each day. Simple follow-up questions to ask. 25
PRICING CURRICULUM PRINTED CURRICULUM PRODUCT HOW PRICE ITEM ISBN CODE MANY EACH TOTAL SQUARE 1 (2-3 Years) Square 1 Teaching Guide 201 $7.99 INCLUDES TEACHING GUIDE Square 1 Teaching Essentials IN PRINT AND PDF FORMAT 202 $61.99 Cuddle Time Bible Storybook 203 $5.29 Kids Cards 205 $4.59 DIGITAL CURRICULUM For digital prices, please visit www.d6family.com + = BASED ON DEUTERONOMY 6:5-9 WORKING TOGETHER GENERATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP 26
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