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Palmetto offers age appropriate Sunday School for both children and adults. For our children, we have a team of dedicated teachers that enrich our children each Sunday. Each classroom is staffed by four “permanent” staff who commit to teach for the entire session. We believe that this commitment is important to provide the continuity and professionalism necessary for this important task.

• The Ark (pre-Kindergarten)
• Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
• 3rd through 5th Grade
• 6th Grade and Higher

If you are unsure of which class is best for your child, please contact our Christian Education chair, Natalie Doss.

THE ARK (0-4 years old)                                                                                                     God Loves Me Curriculum
All children in The Ark will be introduced to God's love. Babies are cuddled while toddlers are gently encouraged to join the "circle." The God Loves Me curriculum provides a short age-appropriate story followed by a simple prayer. The children learn to fold their little hands and bow their heads in prayer. Learning through play, the children will participate in a movement/art/music activity about the story heard. Never underestimate the mind of a two-year-old!
  
K-2nd GRADE
We Believe Curriculum
The children will study Old Testament stories of God's people as they encounter God in creation, the law, and covenant relationship. Each lesson is comprised of 4 parts:  Assemble (God calls us together), Bible Study (we hear God's Word), Claim (we respond to God's Word), and Depart (God sends us into the world). This is our "crafty" bunch! The teachers keep them busy with arts and crafts, movement and drama, and songs and music; all related to the lesson taught. Let the fun begin!
 
3rd-5th GRADE
We Believe Curriculum
Using the same curriculum as the k-2nd class (see above), but for older children, this group follows a similar format. Each child is encouraged to bring his/her own Bible to class each Sunday. The teachers will begin to teach the children how to locate the scriptures being taught. 

6th-12th GRADE
Instant Bible Studies by Burns and DeVries
Consisting of detailed outline formats, each study lists a topic, the aim, the key verse and the biblical basis of the study. Our youth will discuss daily living topics such as attitude, family, seeking God, and influence. Discussions will be facilitated by adult teachers. The children in this group are also encouraged to bring their own Bibles each week. Building Christian friendships through fellowship is a primary focus.