Little Sprouts Curriculum Guide

Curriculum Overview
The Grounded in Faith curriculum framework runs in a three-year cycle, and the
Little Sprouts curriculum is no exception. In Little Sprouts, children learn the basics
of who God is, that the Word is precious, and begin to develop an understanding of
the world around them that reflects the Lord’s image. Memory work is introduced
at a very simple level, following God’s instruction in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 to “[have
the Lord’s commandments] on your hearts. Impress them on your children.” The
Little Sprouts syllabus is full of opportunities for engaging with God’s Word in
sensory ways, through craft, songs, movement, simple stories, and play, so that
babies and toddlers look forward to going to Bible class and learning about God.
Teachers are encouraged to be excited about what they are sharing with the
children they teach so that their passion for God and His Word is planted in little
hearts every week. Babies and toddlers need lots of security and are learning so
fast, so they will learn a lot about God even from simple lessons. The lessons in the
Little Sprouts syllabus are designed to make it easy for even brand new teachers to
make their classrooms a welcoming and nurturing environment and have fun
sharing God’s love with children.
Over the next few pages, you will find an outline of the units included in the
Little Sprouts curriculum, including a brief summary of each unit, memory work
included, and key learning outcomes for each unit. Further detail about each unit
can be found in the syllabus for each unit (available separately). It is recommended
that children’s ministry leaders familiarise themselves with the curriculum overview
and the full syllabus as it becomes available so that they are able to offer support to
teachers as needed. Teachers are also encouraged to read through the full
curriculum overview so they gain an understanding of where the unit they are
teaching fits in the broader picture of the children’s learning. When it is
completed, the full Little Sprouts curriculum will be made available as a single
volume, complete with curriculum guide, full syllabus, and every lesson plan in the
Little Sprouts curriculum. Teacher’s kits for each unit will also be available
individually as they are prepared.
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