Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to Little JAM Sessions Okay Chat unit.
Jeremiah 33:3a (NIV) Call to me and I will answer you.
How do we have conversations with God??
If prayer is new to you, that’s okay! Here’s a guide for one type of prayer using the ACTS method.
Okay, Chat Unit Jesus Session
- Prayer – Hannah
- Worship – Miriam
- Actions -Widow
- Bible – Jesus
- Spirit – Ananias
- Others – Philip and the Ethiopian man
Books on conversations with God can be found HERE on theStoryGraph.
Okay, Chat Unit Art Session
Lots of fun crafts in this unit using different colors and textures, Some crafts are easy and some will challenge your littles. We use our fine motor skills and learn new things.
Okay, Chat Unit Music Session
“Call To Me” is our song for learning about conversations with God. You can help your littles by reviewing the words to the song on the JAM-at-Home activity sheets.
Okay, Chat Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Conversations theme going.
HERE’s fun ways to make music instruments at home. Create your own worship band!!
Little JAM Sessions KidMin choir curriculum:
Caregiver’s companion guide to Summer JAM Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Such a fun summer planned: singing, learning, and crafting our way through the Fruit of the Spirit.
Fruit of the Spirit Jesus Session
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Faithfulness
- Gentleness
- Self-Control
- “Fruit Salad”
Books on the Fruit of the Spirit can be found on theStoryGraph.
Fruit of the Spirit Art Session
Lots of fun crafts in this unit using fruit and the likeness of fruit. Each Fruit of the Spirit is paired up with an actual fruit. We use our fine motor skills and learn new things.
Fruit of the Spirit Music Session
“Fruit Salad” is our song for the Fruit of the Spirit Unit. You can help your kids by reviewing the words to the song on the JAM-at-Home activity sheets.
If you’re looking for some at-home devotions, check out Fam JAM. We have a six-week Superhero study for boys and a six-week Princess study for girls.
Fruit of the Spirit Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Fruit of the Spirit theme going.
Which fruit does you child struggle with most? Which fruit do YOU struggle with?
We are so excited to introduce the Little Superheroes! Little Superhero JAM Sessions is an at-home unit for caregivers and their little boys. Each unit contains six printable weekly booklets with music listening, coloring, stories of men in the Bible, stories of Christian athletes, art projects, mazes, a memory verse and more. Each unit has book recommendations, a music playlist, and this blog community. Our first unit is on Kindness.
Proverbs 19:22a What is desired in a man is kindness.
The Little Superhero JAM Sessions Kindness Unit contains lessons on Forgiving Kindness, Inclusive Kindness, Encouraging Kindness, Faithful Kindness, Unconditional Kindness, and Generous Kindness. It features art based on comic book styles and music from artists such as Danny Gokey, Tauren Wells, Phil Wickham as well as compositions by John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Danny Elfman.
Kindness Unit Jesus Session
Forgiving Kindness – Joseph
Inclusive Kindness – Tim Tebow
Encouraging Kindness – Barnabas
Faithful Kindness – Steph Curry
Unconditional Kindness – The Good Samaritan
Generous Kindness – Clayton Kershaw
Books on Kindness can be found on TheStoryGraph.
Kindness Unit Art Session
Our art projects will be based on superheroes. We will also learn about different comic book stylings.
Each week will have some coloring or mazes or simple artwork and then each week will have a main craft. Instructions and templates are included in your download.
Kindness Unit Music Session
The playlist we’ve created has a lot of great music. Many of the singers are inspiring Christian men. Others sing a message of kindness. And others are from superhero movies by some of today’s great composers. While listening, talk about the music. What instruments did you hear? Was it fast or slow? Was it a solo or a choir or just instruments? Did it sound old or new? How did it make you feel?
Kindness Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Kindness theme going.
Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to Little JAM Sessions Impossible Possible Unit.
Luke 18:27 What is impossible with man, is possible with God.
Much better than Cinderella’s fairy godmother, with Jesus, impossible things were happening everyday! Jesus did many miracles and we are just covering a few. It’s interesting to see that some of his miracles were for provision, some were for healing, and some were for comfort. Most did a combination of these, as well as demonstrating God’s power. We don’t see as many miracles happen so obviously now, but they are still happening. In developing countries where medicine is rare and famines abound, they are more likely to be seen.
Miracles Unit Jesus Session
- Water into Wine
- Lots of Fish
- Healed Leper
- Get Up
- Crippled Woman
- Lazarus
Books on Miracles can be found on theStoryGraph.
Miracles Unit Art Session
Lots of fun crafts in this unit using painting, threading, gluing, and patterns, We use our fine motor skills and learn new things.
Miracles Unit Music Session
“Impossible Possible” is our song for the Miracles Unit. You can help your littles by reviewing the words to the song on the JAM-at-Home activity sheets.
Miracles Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Miracles theme going.
Little JAM Sessions Preschool Ministry Choir Curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to JAM Sessions Six Seven Unit.
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
We realize there are numerous views on how the world began. We believe the Bible so we believe just what the verse says. However, within that realm we also realize that there are many ideas about how exactly that all happened. There are tons of questions like — were the 6 days literal days or actually 6 eras? And we are going to leave those questions out of the preschool conversation. I do, however encourage parents to study this on their own. And with that said, here we go!
Six Seven Unit Jesus Session
- Day 1: Light
- Day 2: Atmosphere
- Day 3: Sun, moon, stars
- Day 4: Land, plants, and rivers
- Day 5: Fish and birds
- Day 6: Animals and people
Books on Creation can be found on Goodreads.
Six Seven Unit Art Session
Save your child’s craft each week and at the end they can put them all together. Just punch holes in the top of each and thread them with yarn or ribbon to make a Creation Banner.
Six Seven Unit Music Session
“God Made the World” is the name of the Six Seven Creation Unit’s song. You can help your littles by reviewing the words to the song on the JAM-at-Home activity sheets.
Six Seven Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Six Seven Creation theme going.
Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to our KidMin choir Family Unit.
Galatians 3:26 For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God, through faith.
Family is messy, am I right? You didn’t pick your parents and your kids didn’t pick you. Family can be a traditional nuclear deal or it can be a big ol’ blend of all sorts of components. But here’s the thing, God loves you. He loves your child. He loves every single person in your family. Whether your family includes steps or halves or adoption or abuse or crazy in-laws with weird political views or incarcerated members, whether they all get along or you’ve been estranged for many years, whether they loved you how you needed or they didn’t, whatever your situation, whatever your child’s situation, God loves you. He wants you to be part of his family and, unlike humans, he won’t fail at it.
Family Unit Jesus Session
- Mother’s Prayers
- Sibling Rivalry
- Sibling Uniqueness
- Adoption
- Step Families
- Father Leads by Listening
Books on Family can be found on the Story Graph.
Family Unit Art Session
Whether or not Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the mix, we have some card-making days. But, we also have some other family crafts like building houses with shapes, some origami, and making a family tree.
Family Unit Music Session
Every family is so different and so special! That’s why our song is called “Special Family.”
Family Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Family theme going.
Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to Little JAM Sessions Easter Unit.
I Corinthians 15:4 He was buried and he was raised again on the third day, according to the scriptures.
In this unit, we cover the three years of ministry during the Life of Jesus, right up to his death and resurrection. This could be, like, a ten-year unit, but we kept it to six weeks. Jesus did so much in those few short years.
Jesus Did What? Unit Jesus Session
- Disciples
- Healing Miracles
- Miracles of Provision
- Comforting Miracles
- Palm Sunday
- Easter
Books on the Easter can be found on the Story Graph.
Jesus Did What? Unit Art Session
We have some really fun crafts in this unit. Here are some more great Easter crafts.
Jesus Did What? Unit Music Session
This is a busy time of year with some kids traveling and some kids visiting so we do lots of review and dance parties in this unit. Our song is “Hosanna, He is Risen.” It focuses on both Palm Sunday and Easter and can be sung on either.
Jesus Did What? Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to learn more about the Life of Jesus.
Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to Little JAM Sessions Jump for Joy Unit.
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice.
Jump for Joy Unit Jesus Session
- Sing for Joy
- Hopeful Joy
- Clap for Joy
- Joy in Trouble
- Healthy Joy
- Joy in Sharing Good News
Books on Joy can be found on the Story Graph.
Jump for Joy Unit Art Session
Because this often unit lands in the Spring, we will be doing Springtime crafts with flowers and bugs. We will celebrate nature and God’s beautiful creation. Click on this site for a ton of great nature crafts for you to do with your littles.
In this Joy unit, we will celebrate nature. God created the Earth and set us in charge of it. What a great responsibility we have been given! For some ideas on how to explain and celebrate the importance of caring for God’s creation with your children, click here.
Jump for Joy Unit Music Session
Joy is a great unit to sing, clap, and dance. Our song is simply titled “Joy” and is a reminder to sing for joy in good and bad.
Jump for Joy Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Joy theme going.
Do you struggle finding joy in Jesus? You’re certainly not alone. HERE is an article with some helpful thoughts.
Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to Little JAM Sessions Love Unit.
I John 4:11 Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Love Unit Jesus Session
- Love Is
- Love Makes Time
- Love Gives
- Love Serves
- Love Touches
- Love Speaks
A note on week 5. We will be discussing healthy touch such as high fives and hugs. We ask that you speak with your child about the difference between safe and unsafe touch. Here is a great article on exactly how to do that. I love how they term it safe and unsafe rather than good and bad to keep the focus off of the child feeling shame.
Books on Love (including Chapman’s book) can be found on the Story Graph.
Love Unit Art Session
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day coming up, we focus on heart-shaped crafts. Want to do more love crafts at home? Here’s some great ideas.
Love Unit Music Session
I love music! In this unit, our song is “Languages of Love.” We sing about the five love languages.
Love Music Playlist
Here are some fun videos to keep the Love theme going.
Little JAM Sessions preschool ministry choir curriculum: Caregiver’s companion guide to Little JAM Sessions Christmas Action Unit.
Luke 2:11 A savior has been born to you, he is the messiah, the lord.
This unit is all about Christmas. We meet characters along the way that introduce us to the themes of advent.
Action Jesus Session
- Prophecy
- Mary and Joseph say Yes
- Hopeful Wisemen
- Peace-bringing Angels
- Joyful Shepherds
- Love of Jesus
Books on the Nativity can be found on the Story Graph.
Action Art Session
Christmas is such a fun time to do crafts. We will be working on fine motor skills with gluing and folding and threading.
Christmas is a super-busy time, so if you need some things to keep your littles entertained, Here is a website with lots of fun ideas. And below are 3 helpful sites about having more Jesus and less stress with preschoolers at Christmas.
Action Music Session
The Nativity song, titled “Gift to You,” focuses on giving gifts of love, joy, hope, and peace.
Action Music
Here are some fun videos to keep the Nativity theme going.
