In the Oak Leaf Kids Preschool environments each month, preschoolers learn a new memory verse. One of my favorite things is to have a 3 year old run up to me and recite (with hand motions, of course) their memory verse.
Even at the early age of 2 or 3, children can begin to learn truths about their Heavenly Father. This early memorization does not turn up void. Psalm 119:11 says, "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." How absolutely valuable it is to help our young ones to learn His words. Each month, preschoolers take home a new memory verse card and parents are encouraged to help their child learn this at home.
The curriculum that we utilize in the Oak Leaf Kids environments is called First Look from the reThink group. We want, by the time a child is five years old, to believe: God Made Me, God Loves Me, and Jesus Wants to be My Friend Forever.
Some of the verses preschoolers have been learning are:
“Let the little children come to me.” Luke 18:16, NIV
“God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son.” John 3:16, GNT
“My God will meet all your needs.” Philippians 4:19, NIrV
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid.” Deuteronomy 31:6, NLT
“Nothing can separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:39, NIrV
“God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NLT
Each year that a preschooler comes to church, they have the opportunity to learn 12 verses. Most preschoolers spend about 3 years in the Desert & Jungle...thats 36 verses of scripture learned before entering kindergarten!
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