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Elementary – Week 4 – August 2022
Elementary – August, Week 4
August 28th, 2022
AUGUST 28TH ELEMENTARY IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Genesis 12:1-9, 15:1-6 : God Chooses Abram
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Say This:
God has a plan to show love to the world.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, share with them a time recently when they showed kindness—preferably a time when they didn’t think you noticed.
MEAL TIME
At a meal, ask everyone at the table: “What is something we can do as a family to show God’s love to the world?” (Think of ideas either locally or through international organizations, like Compassion International.)
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What is something funny you have heard or seen lately?” If it’s a video, ask them to show it to you when you get to where you are going.
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, we want to join with you in showing others how much You love and care for them.”
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Preteen – Week 4 – August 2022
Preteen – August, Week 4
August 28th, 2022
AUGUST 28TH PRETEEN IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Genesis 12:1-9, 15:1-6 : God Chooses Abram
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Ask This:
When have you made a plan?
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, share with them a time recently when they showed kindness—preferably a time when they didn’t think you noticed.
MEAL TIME
At a meal, make a plan as a family of some ways that you can show God’s love to someone, a family, or an organization in need.
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What is something funny you have heard or seen lately?” If it’s a video, ask them to show it to you when you get to where you are going.
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, we want to join with you in showing others how much You love and care for them.”
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Preschool – Week 3 – August 2022
Preschool – August, Week 3
August 21st, 2022
AUGUST 21ST PRESCHOOL IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
GOD MADE ME
Remember This:
“I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.”
Psalm 139:14, NIV
Say This:
God made everything, and people are the
most special thing God made.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [name of child]! God has given us a new day to think, create, and help—just like Him!”
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, I praise You because we are fearfully and wonderfully made by You in Your image. Help us to think, create, and help like You.”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, look for people who are helping in some way. Talk about how God makes all people in His image and how God helps people. He created people to be helpers just like Him.
BATH TIME
Add bath crayons or bubble bath to bath time. Talk about how God made people in His image. That means God made us creative, like Him. Encourage your child to be creative and draw with crayons or make things with the bath bubbles.
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Elementary – Week 3 – August 2022
Elementary – August, Week 3
August 21st, 2022
AUGUST 21ST ELEMENTARY IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Genesis 3 : The Fall
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Say This:
God loves us no matter what.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, remind them that you think they are amazing and love them no matter what.
MEAL TIME
At a meal, share an age-appropriate example of a time when you did something you felt like excluded you from God’s love, but He showed you otherwise.
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What gets you excited about school? What makes you anxious?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, thank You for loving us no matter what. You see the best of us and the worst of us and You love us so much!”
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Preteen – Week 3 – August 2022
Preteen – August, Week 3
August 21st, 2022
AUGUST 21ST PRETEEN IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Genesis 3 : The Fall
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Ask This:
Who has loved you even when you’ve
messed up?
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, remind them that you think they are amazing and love them no matter what.
MEAL TIME
At a meal, have everyone at the table give an example of a time when you messed up, and someone reminded you that they love you anyway.
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What gets you excited about school? What makes you anxious?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, thank You for loving us no matter what. You see the best of us and the worst of us and You love us so much!”
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Preschool – Week 2 – August 2022
Preschool – August, Week 2
August 14th, 2022
AUGUST 14TH PRESCHOOL IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
GOD MADE ME
Remember This:
“I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.”
Psalm 139:14, NIV
Say This:
God made everything, and people are the
most special thing God made.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! I see one of the most wonderful things that God made. Guess what it is! It’s YOU! God made you wonderful!”
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, when I look at [name of child], I am reminded of Your power and goodness. You made this tiny human and chose me to be their [title]. Thank You, Lord. Thank You.”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, talk about some of the amazing things God has made, like gigantic whales, trees that grow food, and the sun way up high. Then, talk about another wonderful thing God made . . . people!
BATH TIME
During bath time, say: “[Name of child] is wonderfully made by God.” Say this again, inserting names of people your child knows as well as community helpers: “[Name of person] is wonderfully made by God.”
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Elementary – Week 2 – August 2022
Elementary – August, Week 2
August 14th, 2022
AUGUST 14TH ELEMENTARY IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Genesis 1–2 : Creation
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Say This:
God made us to take care of each other.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, ask them: “What is your absolute favorite thing to eat for breakfast?” (It’s okay if it’s pizza. Remember this. It will come in handy one morning when your kid needs a little extra care.)
MEAL TIME
At a meal, ask everyone at the table: “Who is someone you’ve met lately who either needed a friend or needed help?”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid about the upcoming school year: “What do you hope is different about this school year? What do you hope is the same?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, help us see what is going on in the lives of the people we encounter each day, and to help and care for them when they are in need.”
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Preteen – Week 2 – August 2022
Preteen – August, Week 2
August 14th, 2022
AUGUST 14TH PRETEEN IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
Watch this monthly preview video to explore what your children will be learning this month
MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Genesis 1–2 : Creation
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Ask This:
How do you know when someone loves
you?
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, ask them: “What is your absolute favorite thing to eat for breakfast?” (It’s okay if it’s pizza. Remember this. It will come in handy one morning when your kid needs a little extra care.)
MEAL TIME
At a meal, ask your kid: “When someone loves you, what are some ways that you know it? How do they show it?”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid about the upcoming school year: “What do you hope is different about school this year? What do you hope is the same?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, help us see what is going on in the lives of the people we encounter each day, and to help and care for them when they are in need.”
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Babies – August 2022
MONTHLY FOCUS
GOD MADE ME
Remember This:
“I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.”
PSALM 139:14, NIV
Say This:
“Baby, God made you! God made your nose and your eyes and your tummy
and your toes. God made you wonderful!”
Sing the following to the tune of “Where Is Thumbkin” with the baby as you
rock or change him/her.
“God made [child’s name].
God made [child’s name].
Yes, He did.
Yes, He did.
God made [child’s name].
God made [child’s name].
Yes, He did.
Yes, He did.”
Do This:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your baby’s room, pick them up and say: “Good morning! I see my wonderful [name of baby]!”
FEEDING TIME
While feeding your baby, think of all of the wondrous things God has made—including the life-giving people in your life. Spend some time thanking God for those who come to mind.
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your baby and pray: “God, thank You for making [name of baby]. They are truly wonderful!”
BATH TIME
As you give your baby a bath, say: “You are wonderfully made by God.” (Repeat.)
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Toddler – August 2022
MONTHLY FOCUS
GOD MADE ME
Remember This:
“I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.”
Psalm 139:14, NIV
Say This:
God made everything, and people are the
most special thing God made.
Do This:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! I see something wonderful that God made . . . YOU!”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, take turns naming things you see that God made. Then, look at each other and say: “God made you!”
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for making this amazing world for us to live in and enjoy. Most of all, thank You for making [name of child]. They are truly wonderful!”
BATH TIME
Add toy animals and toy people to bath time. Line them up, bathe them, name them and make their sounds. Talk about how God makes all animals and people. Then say: “God loves them, and God also loves you!”
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Preschool – Week 1 – August 2022
Preschool – August, Week 1
August 7th, 2022
AUGUST 7TH PRESCHOOL IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
GOD MADE ME
Remember This:
“I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.”
Psalm 139:14, NIV
Say This:
God made everything, and people are the
most special thing God made.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room, say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! God made the sun. God made the stars. God made the animals. And God made . . . YOU!”
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for making this amazing world for us to live in and enjoy. Most of all, thank You for making [name of child]. They are truly wonderful!”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, take turns naming things you see that God made. Then, look at each other and say: “God made you!”
BATH TIME
Add toy animals and toy people to bath time. Line them up, bathe them, name them and make their sounds. Talk about how God makes all animals and people.
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Elementary – Week 1 – August 2022
Elementary – August, Week 1
August 7th, 2022
AUGUST 7TH ELEMENTARY IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
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MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Matthew 22:34-40 : Greatest Commandment
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Say This:
Love God by loving others.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, share your favorite memory from the past few months.
MEAL TIME
At a meal, ask everyone at the table: “What are some ways you’ve seen how much God loves you by how others have treated or cared for you?”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What was your favorite thing the past few months?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, help us to love the people we encounter each day, and to show them how good and kind you are by the way we treat them.”
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Preteen – Week 1 – August 2022
Preteen – August, Week 1
August 7th, 2022
AUGUST 7TH PRETEEN IN-HOME EXPERIENCE
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PARENTS
Watch this monthly preview video to explore what your children will be learning this month
MONTHLY FOCUS
EPIC : A LOVE STORY FOR THE AGES
BIBLE STORY
Matthew 22:34-40 : Greatest Commandment
Remember This:
“Here is what love is. It is
not that we loved God. It is
that he loved us and sent
his Son to give his life to
pay for our sins.”
1 John 4:10, NIrV
Ask This:
Love God by loving others.
Extra Activities:
Do This:
MORNING TIME
As your kid starts their day, share your favorite memory from the past few months.
MEAL TIME
At a meal, ask everyone at the table: “What are some ways you’ve seen how much God loves you by how others have treated or cared for you?”
DRIVE TIME
While on the go, ask your kid: “What was your favorite thing the past few months?”
BED TIME
Pray for each other: “God, help us to love the people we encounter each day, and to show them how good and kind you are by the way we treat them.”