The Large Group Program is an essential component of many children's ministry curriculum products. During Large Group time children receive effective and creative Bible teaching and learn about the God who loves and created us. When getting started with Large Group Programs, it is important that you concentrate your energy on doing the basics of the Large Group Programs well. The Large Group Teacher and Creative Teaching Helpers need to prepare and rehearse ahead of time, memorize their lines rather than read them, and present their best to the kids so they will understand the Key Concept of each lesson. Simple props, as listed for each program, can be used as you have them available, and music can be incorporated for worship and for transition times as you choose.

Once these basics are running fairly smoothly for you and your team, you may wish to enhance the program with additional production elements. Sometimes the addition of a scene-setting prop or simple sound effect can help focus ...