n;vestigate launch march 2011
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n;vestigate launch March 2011. WHAT ARE 4 – 8s like? They are active They love to chat They have short concentration spans They are active & imaginative They are just learning to read & write Their vocabulary is limited They like routine and repetition They love to ask questions - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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n;vestigate launch
March 2011
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WHAT ARE 4 – 8s like?They are activeThey love to chatThey have short concentration spansThey are active & imaginativeThey are just learning to read & writeTheir vocabulary is limitedThey like routine and repetitionThey love to ask questionsThey learn through personal experience
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SO....THE NEW PROGRAMMEIs based round the Explorer’s life experiences:
Join the journey and n:vestigate:OURSELVES & OUR WORLD
Ourselves
Our Planet
Our Homes
Our Family
Out & About Our Bodies
Our Health
Our Community
Our Food
Our Creativity
God’s Family
Our Favourite Things
Our Holidays Special Places Our Friends
Other Countries
Helpful People
Our Feelings
Celebrations
The Outdoors
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INVESTIGATE....Our Homes:This n:vestigation looks at the importance and variety of homes - exploring what makes them special and happy places to live.
God’s Family:This n:vestigation explores in simple terms what it means to be aChristian.
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THE NEW PROGRAMME..... is based round questions which they investigate: Our Homes:Week 01 – Why do we need homes?Week 02 – What different homes do people live in?Week 03 – How can you welcome visitors into your home?Week 04 – What makes your home special?Week 05 – How can you help around your home?
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THE NEW PROGRAMME..... has a routine for each week to givesecurity
Within each week’s investigation there are activities under five headings:
‘Explore it! ‘Dig deep!’ ‘Get mucky!’ ‘Jump up!’ ‘Zoom in!’
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THE RESOURCE
20 booklets & a Leaders’ Guide
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INTRODUCINGGABBY & BARNEY
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GABBY
• God gives strength• Girl of God• Likes to explore• Likes to share• Determined
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BARNEY
• Encourager• Missionary• Likes to explore• Enthusiastic• Adventurous
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A
.... A story about Gabby and Barney
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.... Getting help from the Bible & the Christian faith
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.... exploring and applying interesting information and
thoughts
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arts, crafts and creative, practical activities
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.... physical activities; games and challenges
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THE RESOURCE -5 POSTERS
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LET’S DELVE IN!
.... a story about Gabby and Barney
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LET’S DELVE IN!
.... exploring and applying interesting information and
thoughts
Using a feely bag...
Play with a train set /road lay out
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LET’S DELVE IN!
....physical activities games and challenges
Green Cross Code Game
Transport Game
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LET’S DELVE IN!
.... arts, crafts and creative, practical
activities
Create a paper boat
Create a paper plate boat
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LET’S DELVE IN!
....getting help from the Bible & the Christian faith
Use your journey bag
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RESOURCE
Journey bag
Party blower
The Bible
Photo
Walkie talkie
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LET’S DELVE IN!
....getting help from the Bible & the Christian faith
Linking story to the themeCreative prayer ideas
Interactive Bible telling
Theme song
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CELEBRATIONG&B stickers each weekAt the end of the investigation get a big sticker with the name of the investigation on itLeader to sign the bookCertificates available
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What awards will the explorers receive?
o A new award system is being planned to launch in July 2011.
In the meantime:o 1 completed investigation = one metal badge/certificate
o 4 completed investigations = 1 Explorer Star
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oBe flexibleoAdapt the timingsoDecide who leads whatoChange the activitiesoAdd your own ‘signature’oCreate your own investigation
oAnd if there is time to spare:oAdd in more games, chat time, meeting with other sections, extra activities.
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oExtra Weeks
oHave a games evening.oDedicate an evening to cooking or craft activities.
oFocus on a seasonal evening with activities related to Christmas, Easter, Mothers Day, Comic Relief day etc.
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o What happens if I am part way through a star?
o How do I fill in the badge form?Section / syllabus
Chosen activity
Signature Date
The Bible Stories of Jesus
Lisa Burns 16th July 2009
N:vestigate
Out & About
V Aitchison 30th Oct 2011
Fingers & Thumbs
J Brown 5th April 2009
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WHAT DOES THE PROGRAMME SEEK TO DO?
Fulfil our mission amongst 4-8 year olds: ‘The word became flesh andblood and moved into theneighbourhood..’ John 1:14 (Msg)
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WHAT DOES THE PROGRAMME SEEK TO DO?
Fulfil our mission amongst 4-8 year olds: Relational ...Relevant ...Responsive ...Restorative ...
... seeing lives transformed and enriched!
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ENJOY!