Time for Tots
Time for Tots was developed by Mrs. Kari Hahm, the music teacher, and Mrs. Beth Gross, the preschool teacher, at Zion Lutheran in Hartland, to facilitate families as they raise their children to be ready for their walk of life with Jesus.
Time for Tots is a program at Zion Lutheran Church in Hartland designed for caregivers and their children. Through simple Bible stories, children learn of their Savior’s love for them, while also enjoying social play, music, a snack, art and gym/outdoor time. It is geared for caregivers and their children ages 5 and under, but older siblings are always welcome. This class meets from 9:00-10:30am on Thursdays from September 4th – April 23rd. Zion kindly requests a $30 donation per family to cover materials. Families are welcome to register at any time during the year.
Zion loves programs that involve BOTH the grown-ups and the child. They want to strengthen your relationship with Jesus AND your child. They want to give you experiences you can share together whether you are mom, dad, grandparent, nanny – all caregivers!
When is Time for Tots?
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. is spent as free play. Adults enjoy coffee and conversation as we watch our kiddos play. The intent is to give you support with other adults who are going through the same situations you are. The children then have opportunities to socialize with kids their own age. Babies and Toddlers have not reached the developmental stage of cooperative play. They still play alongside (parallel play) other children. But they are fascinated to watch any child around them. Children aged 2 ½ – 5 are eager for friends to interact with.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. is our structured time of the morning. The adults and children snuggle up together for our Circle Time which includes songs and stories centered around the Bible. We love kids! We know that sitting still is not often on their agenda. We plan for that.
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. – We then share a snack that we often try to match the theme of the lesson. Think adorable food. Finally we create art that the kids can bring home to reflect on what they learned as well as share with every single person they know.
10:10 – 10:30 a.m. we get to RUN! Zion is blessed with a playground specifically designed for early childhood. We also have a gleaming gym filled with a variety of age appropriate toys. We’d love nothing more than to send you home with a child who cannot wait for their nap.
10:30am Time for Tots comes to a close for the day, but don’t forget to take home your child’s craft and a copy of the day’s Bible story. Let friends and family know what a great time you had.
New attendees are always welcome throughout the year!
Please register for Thursday mornings, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Tots runs September 4th through April 23rd. New attendees are welcome throughout the year
They ask for $30 per family for each semester to help cover materials.
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