The Praise Factory is a six year, multi-age children’s systematic theology curriculum for elementary school children. It is comprised of 104 key biblical truths -- called "Big Ideas"-- divided into 16 units, common to a systematic theology. These biblical truths expand the children’s understanding of the same 12 big questions and answers used in the two preschool curriculums and add four additional big questions and answers. Within each 3-week Big Idea, there is an Old Testament, New Testament and Church History/Missions story presented. Each week’s curriculum includes 8 different activities to reinforce the Big Idea concept and story.

Story-related Snack

The snack is actually an integral part of the small group time. Each snack has been created to tie into the story and help encourage discussion. A snack idea is included on each week's planning sheet for each small group. Give thanks for the snack, then begin discussion by having the children tell what the snack has to do with the story before they begin eating. Often the children come up with even better links to the story than were originally intended! While the children are enjoying the snack, the small group leader will lead them in discussion about what they learned during Opening Large Group Time. Discussion for Drama Group should be brief because you will need most of your time to prepare your play for Closing Large Group Presentation.

Description of story-related snack for Big Idea #1, Week 1.pdf