Playgroups

Playgroup began on Monday, September 12 at 9:30 am.  Registration is open for anyone who would like to attend.  Please feel free to join us anytime throughout the year.  Brochures are available on the welcome table at Peace.  Please share them with family or friends who might be interested.  A registration form can also be downloaded below.

Playgroups…

• o   Foster rich social experiences for children.
• o   Encourage children to explore their own interests while gaining opportunities to partake in diverse play and learning experiences.
• o   Provide parents with the opportunity to share philosophies and experiences related to child rearing.
• o   Are fun!

Activities are designed to be readily accessible to two year olds.  We regularly have children from newborn to four.

Our philosophy focuses on providing an environment that fosters opportunities for young children to develop social skills of sharing, helping, and interacting with each other with the support of their parents and teachers.  Ultimately, it is our objective that children see themselves as special individuals created and loved by God.

Typical Playgroup Schedule

9:30 – 10:10 Free Play

A time for children to pursue their own interests as well as broaden their experiences.  Favorite activities include playdough, a dollhouse, and a kid-size kitchen and tool bench.

10:10 – 10:15 Clean Up

Everyone helps move the toys out of the way for the following activities.

10:15 – 10:25 Snack and Story Time

Small snack and beverage are provided by parents on a rotational basis.

10:25 – 10:40 Craft

An age-appropriate project.  Throughout the session, we will use a variety of media.

10:40 – 10:50 Group Activity

A time for children to experience more structured group activities that will foster cooperation, friendship, and respect.

10:50 – 11:00 Circle Time

A time for songs, fingerplays, and announcements.

Come learn about the love of Jesus with us on Monday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00!

Questions, comments, ideas?  I would love to hear from you!

Program Director: Amanda Varblow

Email: amanda@varblow.net

If Dexter schools have a snow day, we will not meet.

Sunday School

The Sunday School students are looking at “The Story” of God acting in History to restore people to His family. These 31 units are drawn from the Bible and tell the Story in Chronological order to help students gain a greater understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith.

    Sunday School teachers for 2011 – 2012 are:

        Pre Kindergarten & Kindergarten: Lisa Melvin and Barb McCreadie

        1st & 2nd Grades: Sue Zalucha

        3rd Grade: Jane Harlow

        4th, 5th & 6th Grades: Kevin Knapp

The Sunday School youth are colleting aluminum pull tabs from cans for Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor. The money received for the recycled pull tabs helps support the Ronald McDonald House by Mott’s hospital.

All Pro Dads

All Pro Dads, a breakfast for Dads and their kids is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 10:00. This program developed by Tony Dungy and Family First is designed to help Dads connect with their kids and talk with them about important things in life. Dads from the community are welcome to come with their kids.