The Morning at a Glance
What happens in KidZone?
Kids are challenged every Sunday in
KidZone to trust God, make wise choices, and build lasting friendships.
Here's what a typical morning in KidZone looks like.
Welcome: Each child is greeted at their classroom by their coach and
small group leader. Kids participate with their small group in an
activity meant to introduce the one TRUTH, or bottom line, we want kids
to walk away with and remember that morning.
Large Group Environment: Shortly after arriving, kids are moved to
their large group environment where they hear the Bible story. We use
costumes, props, and characters from the story - anything that makes
the Bible come to life. We also carve out time each week for kids to
sing as loud as they want and tell God how much they love Him.
Small Group Environment: After participating in worship, kids travel
back to their small group classroom where their leaders help them
understand how the day's bottom line can fit into their everyday life.
Small group leaders on UpStreet are serious about having fun with kids
and passionate about teaching the TRUTH. We want kids to see how God's
word fits into their lives, to learn how to talk to Him, and to build
friendships that will last. Every Sunday they connect with the same
small group of kids and the same small group leader. That way they get
connected and we have the best chance to establish a relationship
that's going to matter when they need it most.
Curriculum
We use
252 Basics, a web-based curriculum for K-5th graders. Based on Luke 2:52, the curriculum is built around our Three Basic Truths.
1. Wisdom: I need to make the wise choice.
2. Faith: I can trust God no matter what.
3. Friendship: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
The Three Basic Truths are amplified through 36 monthly virtues (such
as kindness, generosity and faith) and 150 Bible stories. Every week
there is a key TRUTH or bottom line that we drive home. It's the ONE
THING we want kids to understand and grab onto during their hour in
KidZone.
GodTime (for Kids)
Weekly devotions for kids to encourage them to spend time reading the
Bible and talking to God at home. Kids can find their weekly GodTime
here: GodTime We want our kids to establish a lifelong habit of
spending time with God.