Kingdom Kids

Nursery

We have a nursery available for families with young children. We currently do not have teachers/assistants for this class. Infants must be supervised by parent/ guardian at all times. There is also an overflow room equipped with video footage of the service, so parents can watch the service while taking care of their little ones.

Readiness for graduation to Lifegivers: Age 1 & Walking

*Many little ones are not ready to be dropped off at class at a year of age. We advise that a parent/guardian be available to help them transition during their first weeks in the Lifegivers class.

Lifegivers

The Lifegivers are the wonderful toddlers at HOW whom we all love to pick up and cuddle! They are learning to talk, interact and enjoy exploring their environment. This stage can also be exhausting for their parents, who are trying to keep up with them, and for their teachers as well! As precious little one, we welcome them into HOWCC! It can be difficult to bring young children to any organized setting. Our primary goal for families with infants and toddlers is for both parents and children to be blessed when they come to church.

Goals:

a.)   Learn to worship

b.)   Learn to pray

c.)   Enjoy being at church

*Lifegivers should be changed before being dropped off. Parents must complete a short form that will let the teacher know when child’s last meal and changing time was. Parents will be contacted if their child needs a diaper change. All their bags, sippy cups and pertinent supplies must be labeled.

Readiness for graduation to Builders:

- Age 3 (by September 1 of calendar year)
- Settle themselves

- Sit still for intervals of more than 5 minutes at a time

Builders

The 3 – 4yr old young ones are learning to formulate ideas, are testing their environment and are very active. What a wonderful time to start imparting biblical truths and sharing the love of Christ with them!

Goals
We help these young ones to enjoy being at church, to be comfortable praying, and to enjoy studying the Word of God. For the Builders to understand and practice these basic principles:

a.)  God is real

b.)  God is with me all the time

c.)   I can talk to God and He hears me and helps me

d.)   Prayer & Worship

e.)   Working in groups

Builders who are not potty trained should be changed before being dropped off. Parents will be contacted if their child needs a diaper change. All their bags, bottles and pertinent supplies must be labeled.

Readiness for graduation to Ambassadors:

- Age 5, going to K & 1st Grade (by September 1 of calendar year)Working in small groups

- Obeying rules and following direction

- Working in small groups

Ambassadors

Our 5-6 year olds are on a roll! They are learning to read and write, they ask lots of questions, and have lots of ideas of their own! This is a time of their lives when we must solidify their biblical knowledge and show them how to apply the Word of God practically in their lives.

Goals
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For the Ambassadors to understand and practice these basic principles:

a.) God loves me as my heavenly Father.

b.) God’s Word teaches me the truth about how to live.

c.) If I ask Jesus into my heart, then I will become a child of God.

Readiness for graduation to Governors:

- Age 7

- Going to 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade (by September 1 of calendar year)

- Good Reading Skills

Governors

The 7-9 year olds are little men and women! They understand who they are, what they like to do. This age is ideal to begin to make solid decisions to live for God!

Goals:


For the Governors to understand and practice these basic principles:

a.) Make a commitment to be a Christian and understand the concept of salvation.

b.) Be comfortable using the Bible to gain direction

c.) Understand who God is, and how to have a relationship with Him.

d.) Understand what it means to be relevant to society.

Readiness for graduation to IGNITE:

-Age 10

- Going to 5th Grade and above (by September 1 of calendar year)

- Good reading and writing skills

- Taking responsibility for choices

-  Developing peer leadership skills