Brite Monthly – Preschool: April 2025

This Month’s Biblical Theme Is: Jesus Loves Us

Throughout the last days of His life, Jesus proved over and over again that He loves us. Jesus was betrayed by His followers, beaten and died a cruel and torturous death. When He died, He took all of our sin on Himself and paid the ultimate price for our sins. As God, death would not defeat Him. Jesus rose from the dead! If we believe in Him for our salvation, we can be with Him forever! Jesus not only forgave us like He did Peter but wants us to have eternal life with Him. Jesus loves us!

Monthly Memory Verse: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son. (John 3:16)

Peter’s Denial (Matthew 26:47–75)
After Jesus was arrested, Peter was recognized and asked if he knew Jesus or was a follower of Him. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times just as Jesus said he would.
Brite Idea: Jesus loves us no matter what.

Jesus Put on Trial (Matthew 27:1–2, 11–26)
Jesus is put on trial before Pilate. Even though He is not found guilty, He is still sentenced to the cross.
Brite Idea: Jesus loves us so much He took our place.

Jesus’ Death and Resurrection (Matthew 27:28–66; 28:1–10)
Jesus dies on the cross and proclaims “It is finished.” Three days later, Jesus rose just as He said He would.
Brite Idea: Jesus died and rose again.

Peter is Restored (John 21)
Jesus went to see the disciples as they were fishing. Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him three times. Peter was restored from denying Jesus and told to take care of God’s people.
Brite Idea: Jesus gives us grace.

This month’s Unit Title is: True or False?

 

Have you ever been questioned about your faith? This theme helps kids know the truths about God in a fun True or False way. To decorate, cover your space this month in eggs, jelly beans and PEEPS™! Make giant peeps or garlands out of eggs. Fill vases full of glittery eggs. Consider having a month-long competition where kids can guess how many jellybeans are in a jar. Announce the winner of the jar at the end of the month.

Check out our Pinterest page for more ideas at True or False?

This Month’s Leader Training Topic is: Connecting while Responding and Correcting

TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) offers some ideas that can increase connection even while correcting a child. As connection with a safe adult increases, the child’s felt safety will also increase. For more information on TBRI, see this link:  https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/

Throughout the month, we’ll explore the following topics:

  • Week 1: Power of Yes
  • Week 2: Connect Before You Correct
  • Week 3: Practice Doing it Right
  • Week 4: Listen
Teaching Kids about the Gospel

The Gospel is the good news. God wants everyone, even preschoolers, to know this good news.

Here’s the Gospel in four words: God, Us, Jesus, Trust.

God

God is a loving God who is all-powerful and great. He knows and sees everything, and rules over everything. God created all people in His image, and we are special to Him.

Us

But we have sinned, and our sin separates us from God. What is sin? Sin is anything we think, say or do that disobeys God.

Jesus

God loves us so much, He sent His one and only Son, Jesus. Jesus came to save us by dying on the cross for our sins. Jesus rose again three days later and is alive!

Trust

God gives salvation, rescuing us from our sin, to everyone who places their trust in Jesus as their Savior. What is trust? It means that we rely on what Jesus did.