THE KINDER GARDEN AND STORYTIME
We believe that there are other ways of planting seeds into the lives of our children. Faith can also be planted into the hearts of many through reading. Carefully chosen picture books can expose children to many valuable lessons.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 5 - BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY
The Book of Deuteronomy teaches us to remember God's goodness and simply 'follow Him'
Scripture to harvest include:
Deuteronomy 7:9
"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands."
Deuteronomy 31:8
"Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord will go ahead of you."
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22-28 - BOOK OF NUMBERS
The Book of Numbers teaches us that God continues to love us in spite of our failures. Keep on trying.
Scripture to harvest include:
Numbers 14:23
"Not one of them will ever see the land I promised. No one who has treasted me with contempt will ever see it."
Numbers 20:6
"But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 'Because you did not trust me enought to demonstrate my holiness to the peoploe of Israel, you will not lead them into the land I am giving them." (Moses learns the importance of listening and following directions)
Psalm 150:6
"Let everything that breathes, praise the Lord."
CLICK ON THE GATE BELOW TO OPEN THE DOOR TO OUR VIRTUAL LIBRARY
AND LISTEN TO MS. KATHY READING THE PICTURE BOOKS
AND LISTEN TO MS. KATHY READING THE PICTURE BOOKS
(AFTER LISTENING, YOU CAN DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING CHARACTER TRAITS (and more) WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Week #5 - compassion ("I Love You More Than Rainbows"); learning to trust ("Katy and the Big Snow)
Week #4 - reverence and purity ("The Bad Seed"); obedience ("Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen"); thankfulness ("In November")
Week #5 - compassion ("I Love You More Than Rainbows"); learning to trust ("Katy and the Big Snow)
Week #4 - reverence and purity ("The Bad Seed"); obedience ("Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen"); thankfulness ("In November")
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTIONS (for adults)
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE READINGS
December 13-19..........Book of Joshua
Joshua shows us that that victory lies ahead-Israel's conquest of the Promised Land
"The Bravest of Us All"
(COURAGE)
December 20-26..........Book of Judges
Judges reminds us that making poor decisions makes God sad but He continues to watch over our journey.
"Brave, Brave Mouse"
(COURAGE)
SCHEDULE FOR 2021 TO BE POSTED LATER
December 13-19..........Book of Joshua
Joshua shows us that that victory lies ahead-Israel's conquest of the Promised Land
"The Bravest of Us All"
(COURAGE)
December 20-26..........Book of Judges
Judges reminds us that making poor decisions makes God sad but He continues to watch over our journey.
"Brave, Brave Mouse"
(COURAGE)
SCHEDULE FOR 2021 TO BE POSTED LATER
MEMORIES OF GOD'S BLESSINGS........BELOW ARE PICTURES AND LINKS FROM OUR VIRTUAL GARDEN PROGRAM 2020
GALLERY OF OUR INDIVIDUAL SHARING EXPERIENCES WITH OUR NEIGHBORS
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #8
PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET
(We regret that we were unable to have our traditional luncheon with parents, grandparents, and friends; however, we hope you will enjoy our virtual celebration below.)
PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET
(We regret that we were unable to have our traditional luncheon with parents, grandparents, and friends; however, we hope you will enjoy our virtual celebration below.)
COME TO THE TABLE
PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET (Welcome to our Virtual Garden Party Celebration. Learn about the King's wonderful feast by clicking on the picture above) |
GARDEN PARTY SCRIPTURE RECITATIONS
(Click on the picture above to hear the sweet voices of our kids reciting the Bible scripture verses from this year's program.) |
MUSIC TIME - "If I Were a Butterfly"
(Click on the picture above for a special presentation of this year's song)
(Click on the picture above for a special presentation of this year's song)
SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE
"Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good." (Psalm 118:11)
"Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good." (Psalm 118:11)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #7
PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN
(Our Sharing Week)
Wednesday, July 29
Click on the pics/images below.
(Remember to have patience as some of the downloads take a few minutes but it's worth the wait:)
CIRCLE TIME
'Parable of the Good Samaritan' (Listen to this favorite and most well known parable that Jesus told. We remind ourselves of the importance of always helping our neighbors even during these unprecedented times.) |
SHARING TIME
(Enjoy watching how the kids have shared vegetables and flowers since 2009. (a total of 34 baskets) DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTION for parents
(Always work hard and do your part to share with neighbors.) |
TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND MIDDLES IN OUR KINDER GARDEN
(Which do you like the best?)
(Which do you like the best?)
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK-CORN. It's time to harvest that yummy corn on the cob |
A SPECIAL MOMENT IN THE GARDEN
(Sharing the legacy of a special garden friend by building a pizza oven in loving memory of Tim UpChurch) |
CRITTER OF THE WEEK - GROUNDHOG
(Thank you Mr. Michael for helping our groundhog find a new home. Click on the picture and see how excited the groundhog was.)
(Thank you Mr. Michael for helping our groundhog find a new home. Click on the picture and see how excited the groundhog was.)
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE.
"Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 19:19)
"Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 19:19)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK#6
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED
Wednesday, JULY 22
(click on the individual pics/images below for this week's fun in the garden)
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED
Wednesday, JULY 22
(click on the individual pics/images below for this week's fun in the garden)
CIRCLE TIME
PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED (Come to our Kinder Garden this week and learn how great things grow from small beginnings) |
GARDEN TIME
(Dig into God's goodness, and experience great JOY) |
DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTION FOR PARENTS
(The smallest of deeds can make the biggest difference.)
(The smallest of deeds can make the biggest difference.)
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK-BEETS
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BEET RECIPES
(What can I do with a few beets?) |
MUSIC TIME
(Keep practicing our "Butterfly Song" with Ms. Hope)
(Keep practicing our "Butterfly Song" with Ms. Hope)
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field."
Matthew 13:31
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field."
Matthew 13:31
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #5
PARABLE OF THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD
Wednesday, July 15
(click on the individual pics/images below for all the fun)
OPENING CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. KATHY
PARABLE OF THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD (This is also called our "That's Not Fair!" Parable |
TIME TO HEAR FROM THE KIDS
"WHAT DOES BEING FAIR MEAN?" (We asked the kids and volunteers to tell us what they thought being fair meant.) |
GARDEN TIME FUN WITH MS. NANCY, MS. LINDA, AND MS. TERESA.
(Digging for potatoes in our garden.) |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK WITH MS. TERESA
(Now it's your turn to go to the garden and dig for potatoes) |
MOVEMENT
(Play this game of "THAT'S NOT FAIR" Musical Chairs |
MUSIC TIME
"Jesus Love Me" Our favorite song to sing in the Kinder Garden each year. |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"Work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically."
Romans 12:11
"Work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically."
Romans 12:11
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #4
PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND WEEDS
Wednesday, July 1
(Click on the individual pictures/links below)
PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND WEEDS
Wednesday, July 1
(Click on the individual pictures/links below)
OPENING CIRCLETIME
(Click on the picture above and visit a wheatfield with Ms. Kathy. Learn about the hidden meaning of The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds.) |
GARDENTIME WITH MS. LINDA, MS. MARGIE, MS.KIT, AND MS. KATHY
(Click on the picture above and come to our Kinder Garden to look for wheat and weeds and see what's growing.) |
COMPOSTING WITH MS. NANCY AND MS. NAIDA
(Click on the image above and hear about composting in the Community Garden) |
GETTING THE KIDS INVOLVED WITH HERMAN THE WORM AND MS. HOPE
(Click on the image of Herman above and learn how to make your own compost bin at home) |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK-YELLOW SQUASH WITH MS. LINDA AND MS. KIT (Click on the image above and watch how to pick yellow squash) |
CRITTER OF THE WEEK WITH MR. MICHAEL
(Click on the picture above to see what special critter was visiting our garden week.) |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"God will reveal who His children are."
Romans 8:19
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR INDIVIDUAL GARDEN AND CREATION EXPERIENCES WITH US. BELOW IS OUR GROWING GALLERY OF YOUR PICTURES. ALWAYS SHARE WITH US.
1. Mac is excited to show Grandmother Katy his garden. 2. Mac is proud of the cucumbers growing in his own garden. 3, Bella Grace and Peyton make homemade bird feeders. 4, Birdnest with eggs in the Ritchie's backyard, including a cowbird egg. 5. Enjoying the Virtual Program with the family at dinner. 6. Enjoying the Virtual Program on the TV every Wednesday morning. 7 and 8. Experiment results from Week#3. 9. Meredith is excited about the carrots growing in her garden at home. 10. Charlotte is going on a cucumber hunt. 11. The baby birds from Pic#4 hatched. GOD CREATION IS WONDERFUL!! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US.
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #3
PARABLE OF THE VINE AND BRANCHES
Wednesday, June 24
OPENING CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. KATHY
Click on the picture above and come to the vineyard and learn about the Parable of the Vine and Branches. |
GARDEN TIME
Click on the picture above and help us look for vines in our very own garden. |
MUSIC TIME
Click on the picture above ro watch some of our Kinder Gardeners learning our song, "If I Were a Butterfly" |
CREATION/SCIENCE TIME WITH MS. PRISCILLA
Click on the picture above to hear how we are like the plants and need to be connected to God always to bear much fruit. |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK WITH MS. NAIDA AND MS. NANCY
Click on the picture above to go on a hunt for cucumbers in our garden and learn about how they climb and how we should pick them. |
CRITTER OF THE WEEK WITH MR. MICHAEL
Click on the picture above to see a special friend who visited our garden this week. |
WHAT'S GROWING IN THE GARDEN?
Click on the picture above to go on a tour of our Kinder Garden and see all the fun things that are growing.
Click on the picture above to go on a tour of our Kinder Garden and see all the fun things that are growing.
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"I am the vine; you are the branches" (John 15:5)
"I am the vine; you are the branches" (John 15:5)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #2
PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE
Wednesday, June 17
PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE
Wednesday, June 17
OPENING CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. KATHY
(Click on the picture above for our lesson for Week #2) |
GARDEN TIME
(Click on the picture above for fun in our garden) |
SCIENCE TIME WITH MS. TERESA
(Click on the picture above to learn how to do a fun science project with carrots this week.)
(Click on the picture above to learn how to do a fun science project with carrots this week.)
SPECIAL SNACK WITH MS. LINDA
(Click on the picture above to learn about a yummy snack using those broccoli stems.) |
VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK
(Click on the picture above to hear more about harvesting some carrots this week.) |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE VERSE
"See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth." (James 5:7b)
(Remember to practice learning your memory Bible verses.)
"See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth." (James 5:7b)
(Remember to practice learning your memory Bible verses.)
VIRTUAL KINDER GARDEN WEEK #1
PARABLE OF THE FARMER SCATTERING SEED
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
OPENING CIRCLE TIME
(Click on picture above to listen to this week's lesson) |
GARDEN TIME
(Click on picture above to check out the garden and plant some seeds) |
DIGGING DEEPER DEVOTION
(Parents, click on picture above to learn more)
(Parents, click on picture above to learn more)
MUSIC TIME with Ms. Hope
(Click on image above to start learning our song) |
CRAFT TIME
(Click on image above to learn how to plant more seeds at home.) |
MEMORY SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
"The farmer plants seeds by taking God's word to others." (Mark 4:14)
"The farmer plants seeds by taking God's word to others." (Mark 4:14)
THIS WEEK'S VEGETABLE OF THE WEEK
(Click on the onion above for tips on how to harvest this week)
(Click on the onion above for tips on how to harvest this week)
EACH WEEK PRIOR TO OUR SUMMER PROGRAM WE FEATURED A VEGETABLE FROM OUR KINDER GARDEN AND OFFERED TIPS ON HOW TO HARVEST IT.
Check out all the vegetables we have already harvested.
MAY 10-19
BROCCOLI
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest |
CAULIFLOWER
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest |
MAY 3-8
SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
APRIL 26 - MAY 2
LEAF LETTUCE
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
Click on the above pic for tips on how to harvest
APRIL PLANT DAY
(because of the pandemic situation, we were unable to gather with the children this year; however, we had 6 faithful volunteers who practiced 'social distancing' and helped us get the garden planted for this summer.
(because of the pandemic situation, we were unable to gather with the children this year; however, we had 6 faithful volunteers who practiced 'social distancing' and helped us get the garden planted for this summer.
WINTER PLANT DAY IN MARCH
After today, we have asparagus, sugar peas, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, lettuce, beets, carrots, and potatoes planted in our garden.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS SUMMER'S PROGRAM,PAIR-OF-BULLS (Garden Parables) IS STILL OPEN.
Forms are available on this website under the Parents' Page or in the church office.
Forms are available on this website under the Parents' Page or in the church office.
I BELIEVE IN CHILDREN
....There is faith in their eyes,
Love in their touch
And hope in their attitude.
....I thrill with them at life's joy's
Run with them through tall grasses
And bow with them in worship.
....They are the fragile dream of yesterday,
Life's radiant reality of today
And the vibrant vision of tomorrow.
(taken from www.handprint.org.)
....There is faith in their eyes,
Love in their touch
And hope in their attitude.
....I thrill with them at life's joy's
Run with them through tall grasses
And bow with them in worship.
....They are the fragile dream of yesterday,
Life's radiant reality of today
And the vibrant vision of tomorrow.
(taken from www.handprint.org.)
Our Mission Statement
We believe that it is never too early to introduce a child to God's amazing love through a hands-on experience of growing and tending a garden. A strong foundation of faith can be built upon this very early exposure to garden experiences as related to scripture and Biblical teachings of obedience, patience, hard work, dependence on God, tolerance of others, humility, kindness, generosity, prayer, and praise.
We believe that it is never too early to introduce a child to God's amazing love through a hands-on experience of growing and tending a garden. A strong foundation of faith can be built upon this very early exposure to garden experiences as related to scripture and Biblical teachings of obedience, patience, hard work, dependence on God, tolerance of others, humility, kindness, generosity, prayer, and praise.
Mt. Sylvan Core Values
TRADITION GENEROSITY CARE OUTREACH GROWTH