Resources

UCF Organizational Resources

On-line Resources

Sunday School Resources
The website offers resources for Christian Educational professionals and teachers. The front page of the site offers planning ideas, teaching ideas, a clear goal statement, belief statement, and philosophy statement. There are links to lesson plans for both the Old and New Testaments which include teaching ideas, biblical truths, activities, printable handouts, memory verses, and various games. The resources also include information on biblical people, time lines, and life styles. There is clip art and a number of coloring pages included with the lessons. Under the teacher planning section, subjects covered include teaching techniques, semester schedules, crowd control, and outreach.

Children's Bible Stories
The website offers bible stories for children as retold by a number of different authors. Stories included are from both the Old and New Testaments, and an e-mail list subscription is offered to receive a new bible story each week. The site is easy to navigate with a clear listing of stories and topics available. Each story has graphics and easy to read text. It appears most suitable for pre-school children.

Calvary Chapel Curriculum
The website provides a comprehensive list of Christian Education lessons and supporting materials which are downloadable and printable from the site. There are 161 Old Testament lessons available in .pdf format which include a memory verse, games, a biblical story, various activities for the learner, and pictures to color. In addition there are 161 New Testament lessons also available in the same format and with the same content as the Old Testament offerings. Each course is numbered, with a title, bible book and verse to reference. A training manual is also included via a link on the offerings page.

Music for Children
The website is designed to assist educators in teaching simple musical concepts through familiar children's songs. The site includes sheet music of children's standards such as Old MacDonald, Bingo, When the Saints, and Ten Little Fingers. Each song provides sheet music and worksheets for 'name that note', and keyboard fingering. Some simple instructions for teaching are also provided, as well as links to other resources. This page fits into a philosophy of a well rounded Christian Education experience for each child, including music and the arts.

Art Resources
The website is intended to provide valuable art links for teachers and other educators. The site includes articles from teachers and other professionals highlighting the impact of art on learning. Included on the page are lesson plans for Diego Rivera and Impressionism. There are other resources also available on the site. This page also fits into a philosophy of a well rounded Christian Education experience for each child, including music and the arts.

Christian Ed Newsletter
The website is a link to sign up for the Childhood Ministry e-news. This is a free e-mail newsletter designed to keep the Christian educator up to date on the latest trends, ideas, and leadership. It is geared mainly for those teaching pre-school through sixth grade. An archive of past newsletters is also available.

Promise Land On-Line
The website is a resource page associated with the Willowcreek Community Church near Chicago, Ill. The page is well done with many features to assist the Christian Educator. Included on the site is an e-news sign up, links to curriculum and support, links to teaching materials, music and video, conferences offered (including workshops, seminars, and meetings in various parts of the USA), tools for educators, and music charts. There are also other materials and offerings for training. While much of the material does require payment, the quality is very high, and the offerings very effective.

Teen Mania
The website introduces the ministry of Teen Mania in reaching young people and assisting them into a deeper spiritual maturity. The group partners with churches in working with young people across the USA. The site offers information on conferences, mission opportunities, and youth camps. There is also a sign up to receive a newsletter called 'The Voice' as well as areas for chat and a forum. This site is geared more toward the youth and young people in the church.

On-line Bible Training
The website is a ministry school located in Australia. The school offers free on-line Christian training for adults interested in furthering their knowledge of the bible and Christian issues. The materials are excellent learning tools for personal knowledge and growth. Included on the page are statements of vision, beliefs, affiliation, faculty, and course listings. The site is somewhat cumbersome to navigate, but the materials are varied and complete. There is a registration process to become a student, and courses are graded. This site appeals to adults wishing more in depth biblical learning.

American Red Cross Onondaga-Oswego County Chapter
The website provides information for training courses of interest to child care providers. Courses include: CPR, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, AED, Babysitting Training, Workplace Safety, and Disaster Preparedness. Information on each course as well as local contacts are available to schedule training.

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