Sunday School Curriculum Comparison Chart |
|
Witness |
Firelight II |
Akaloo |
Seasons of the Spirit |
Come and See Jesus |
One Room Sunday School |
| Publisher |
Augsburg Fortress |
Augsburg Fortress |
Augsburg Fortress |
Wood Lake Books |
Open Book Publishers |
Abingdon |
| Age Levels |
Age 2 – Grade 8 (Ages 2-3, PreK/K, Gr 1-2, Gr 3-4, Gr 5-6, Gr 7-8) |
Age 2 – Gr 6
(Ages 2-3, PreK/K, Gr 1-2, Gr 3-4, Gr 5-6) |
Age 3 – Adult
(Ages 3, PreK-K, Gr1-2, Gr3-4, Gr5-6, Gr7-8, Gr9-12, Adult) |
All
(Ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, Adult, Multi-Age package for 5-12 yr olds) |
Ages 3-11
Lower Level – for non-readers age 3-5
Middle – for beginning readers age 6-8
Upper – for readers age 9-11 |
Ages 3 years through Middle School |
| Description |
- undated, 2yr cycle
- non-lectionary
- teaches the salvation story
- “Faith Traits” – develop Christian character
- “learn from the Bible to live the Good News” |
- undated
- non-lectionary
- explore Bible stories, church seasons and catechism in depth
- can be used in workshop rotation style |
- flexible undated 2-yr cycle
- web-based resources
- relationship focused
- multi-generational learning
- small or large groups |
- dated
- follows 3yr Rev Common Lectionary
- extends learning into congregational life and worship, the home, and daily life-
Seasons website provides weekly connections between current events and lessons |
- undated
- follows 3yr Rev Common Lectionary & Lutheran Lectionary
- designed in response to a demand for solid, back-to-basics Christian education |
- developed by United Methodist Church in U.S.A. |
| Lessons |
- 2 semesters
- 15 (60 min) lessons per semester
- 5 “bonus” lessons per semester |
- 4 thematic units (a unit can be used for 10 – 20 weeks)
- 5 Bible stories/unit (each Bible story may be used 2-4 times using diff multi-sensory experiences) |
- 5 themed units
- 30+ sessions |
- 13 lessons/quarter
- can order for 9-month or 12-month Sunday School year |
- 2 Teacher Resource Books cover the whole church year (Pentecost2 – Christmas1; Epiphany – Pentecost1) |
- 13 lessons/quarter
- can order one quarter at a time
- kit for each quarter includes a reproducible Activities Book, Teacher Book, Class Pack, and Compact Disc |
Teacher
Resources |
- Teacher Guide has 5-page lesson plans for each lesson
- class kits with posters, activities, reproducible sheets, CDs |
- reproducible guide includes all material |
- available on Akaloo website
- teaching tips, downloadable teaching materials including powerpoint presentations |
- each lesson plan has a 2-page prep section; a 2-page class outline; and reproducible activity sheets
- Resource also includes music, posters and a teacher resource/ info/ planning guide |
- Teacher Resource Books include ~6 pages per lesson plan (covers teacher prep, a variety of activities to deliver lesson, and reproducible activity sheets for students) |
- Teacher Book includes “Easy Teach” lesson plans for working with many ages in a single class and spiritual enrichment for the teachers |
Learner
Resources |
- comes in two formats:
Age 2 – Gr 4: booklet of leaflets
Gr 5 – 8: magazine-style booklet |
- learner sheets and home pages on CD |
- games, quizzes, devotions, discussion forums all available on-line
- print-based learner handbooks also available at additional cost |
- reproducible activity sheets, which are part of the Teacher Resource |
- reproducible Take Home Sheets are in the Teacher Resource Book |
- reproducible Activities Book includes sheets for each week, including the Bible story and age-specific activities |
| Cautions |
- sessions can be too long |
- some students find this format repetitive |
|
| Cost |
Planning Guide (for superintendent):
$10.50/semester
Teacher Guide:
$9.75/semester
Learner Resource: $9.00/semester
Class Kit:
$19.50/semester |
Planning Guide (for superintendent):
$13.00 one time
Leader Pack includes music and posters
$64.99/class/unit
Home Pages CD for all ages: $19.50/unit |
Subscription based on size of congregation – go to:
akaloo.org/signup/ |
Congregational Life (for superintendent): $190
Teacher Resource:
$145.00 (9 month pkg)
Multi-Age Teacher Resource: $304.00
** discount if ordered by May 1st |
Leader Planning Guide: $52.95/half
Teacher Resource Book: $52.95/half |
Kit: $72.99 per quarter |
Order
Information |
**Starter Packs are available for these two curricula, which provides some savings
**On-line orders over $150 get free shipping
Augsburg Fortress
Phone: 1.800.265.6397
Fax:1.519.748.9835
www.afcanada.com |
Augsburg Fortress
Phone: 1.800.265.6397
Fax: 1.519.748.9835
www.akaloo.org/ |
Wood Lake Books
Ph: 1.800.663.2775
Fax: 1.888.841.9991
spiritseasons.com
(Sperling’s Church Supply and Augsburg Fortress can supply this) |
Sperling’s Church Supply
Ph: 1.888.838.6626
Fax: 1.519.725.0668 |
Augsburg Fortress
Phone: 1.800.265.6397
Fax:1.519.748.9835
www.afcanada.com |
Who is using
this in the
MNO
Synod? |
mno |
Our Saviour’s
Thunder Bay
807.344.1926
fax 343.4857
www.oursaviours.ca |
Gloria Dei Winnipeg
204.832.4564
gdeiwpg@mts.net |
First Lutheran Church
Winnipeg
Pastormichaelkurtz
@mts.net |
St. Mark’s
Winnipeg
452-4326
st.markslutheran
@mts.net |
mno |
