Birth through Kindergarten
Intro
Welcome to Starting
Point! It is our goal to create the most fun and safe environment possible
for your child to learn about God and have their “starting point”
with Him. Our ministry includes children from Birth through Kindergarten.
We use cutting edge curriculum designed specifically for each age group
that include dynamic activities, games, and songs. Our leadership team
is made up of gifted teachers who love Jesus and love children. Come
see us this Sunday!
I’ve never been to Starting Point before. What do I do when I get there on Sunday?
When you arrive at Turning Point, park in the far west parking lot and
come in that entrance. Starting Point is your first right when you enter.
Walk up to the right side of the desk under the sign that says “Guest
Check-In”. A member of our Starting Point leadership team will then
assist you with the check-in process. Save time by printing off our
Guest Information card
(Click here), for each child, and bring
it with you on Sunday. If you have any questions before Sunday, please
e-mail our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Carrie Wiley, at
carrie@myturningpoints.com.
What do I need to know about your Security Procedures?
All members of the Starting Point
leadership team have had a background check. We ask that parents and
guardians do not come behind the check-in desk as a way of securing
the classrooms so that only team members who have had a background check
will work behind the desk. We use security tags that have that week’s
randomly assigned security number on it. That number will match your
child’s name tag and bag tag. We use that number to match the nametag
when you come to pick up your child. We also use that number to
flash on the worship screen in the Worship Center in case of emergency
or problems in the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns
about our security procedures, please e-mail the Children’s Ministry
Coordinator, Carrie Wiley, at
carrie@myturningpoints.com.
What curriculum do you use for this age group?
We use age-appropriate video curriculum
from Saddleback Church in California. We are currently in a series entitled
“Soul Food”. Children are learning about how “tasty” the things
of God are. To help your children learn more about their weekly lessons,
download the Family Interaction Guide and follow along each week!
I saw my child’s picture
up in his/her classroom. How can I get a copy of that picture?
My child’s picture is not
in their classroom, but I would like it to be. When is the next photo
shoot?
We will take new pictures on a quarterly basis. The next
shoot will be on Sunday, August 12th beginning at 9:15 and
will last until the start of the service at 10:30. There is no
charge for your child’s picture to be hung in their classroom.
I am interested in joining
the Starting Point Leadership Team. What do I need to do?
To become a member of the Starting
Point Leadership Team, simply fill out a Leadership Application
(click
here) and turn it into the Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Carrie
Wiley or the Children’s Ministry assistant, Melanie Griffith, at the
church office. They will then give the information you need to fill
out a background check application and assuming no reports from the
check, we will add you to the Leadership Rotation. For more information
about becoming a team member, email Carrie Wiley at
carrie@myturningpoints.com.
Starting Point Classroom Rules
- Honor your Teacher
- Respect your Neighbor
- Keep your Shoes on
- Share
Sunday Morning Classroom Schedules
Nursery and Crawlers:
10:15 – Welcome!
10:40 – Prayer, Snack/Story Time
10:50 – Game and Praise
11:00 – Nursery Praise Curriculum
Video
11:oo – Free play
11:30 – Change Diapers, Play,
cuddle, and love on kids
11:50 – Straighten Room
12:00 – See you next week!
Walkers and Two’s:
10:15 – Welcome!
10:30 – Prayer, Snack/Story Time
10:40 – Age Appropriate video
lesson
11:00 – Game and Praise
11:15 – Story Time
11:25 – Free Play
11:30
– Check/Change Diapers, Watch extra Video, Play, cuddle,
and love on kids
11:50 – Straighten Room
12:00 – See you next week!
3’s and 4’s
10:15 – Welcome Activity
10:35 – Introduce Memory Verse
and/or the Lesson in a Word
10:40 – Craft
11:00 – Lesson (video, prayer,
story, and review)
11:25 – Snack Time & Potty
Time
11:35 – Play Time
11:45 – Group Activity &
Wrap Up (clean up, Video, Games, Sing)
12:00 - See you next week!
5’s and Kindergarten
10:15 – Welcome Activity (coloring
sheets, play doh, etc)
10:30 – Promote (object lesson,
story, memory verse, practice
10:55 – Praise (Video – Sing
This)
*this would be a good time for a potty break*
11:05 – Process (Video – Picture
This, Hear This, and Do This)
11:30 – Play Time
11:45 – Group Activity &
Wrap Up (clean up, Video, Games,
12:00 – See you next week!
Upcoming Special Events:
“Our Love is Loud”
Children will learn about worshiping
God with all of areas of their life. We will have fun arts and crafts,
songs, activities and games, and much much more!
August 17th – 6:00-9:00
p.m.
August 18th – 9:00-5:00
p.m.
August 19th – 10:30
a.m. Sunday Morning Service
$5 per child – Birth through
5th grade
To sign up, fill out an Autumazing
Registration card at the Starting Point check-in desk or print and fill
out the form and turn it in with your $5 registration card to Carrie
Wiley on Sunday or at the church office during the week. (click here)
