GLO (Gods Little Ones)For Children aged 3-6 years
GLO is more than just entertaining your child during the church gathering. We want your child's earliest experiences of church to be positive, and we want to partner with you in helping your child come to know who God is and of His love for them. In GLO, your child will experience a preschool-style program. The program will involve a range of fun activities including free play, games, craft, as well as telling of Bible stories. Children will also have the opportunity to engage in times of prayer and sharing together. |
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The children are cared for by a team of volunteers consisting of one adult leader and several teen leaders. All volunteers have obtained a current and up-to-date Working with Children Check. If you require more information about our Child Protection Policy or our Behaviour Management Procedure, these documents can be found under the resources tab.
There are a few things that you will need to know to ensure the program runs smoothly, so please be mindful of the following:
Before your child can participate in KICKS Kids'Church a registration form must be completed and emailed to the admin or handed to the GLO team leader.
There are a few things that you will need to know to ensure the program runs smoothly, so please be mindful of the following:
- We provide activities, craft and toys for your child, so it is best if your child does not bring toys that cannot be shared by the whole group, or that are likely to get lost or broken.
- Please make sure that your child has been to the toilet at the start of the program. If your child needs to go to the toilet during the program they will be encouraged to use the bathroom (in the Oasis Building) independently.
- If you are required to tend the the needs of your child during the program, one of the leaders will come and get you from the auditorium.
- If your child has any medical conditions, special dietary requirements or allergies, please discuss this with the GLO leader.
- At the end of the church gathering, please be prompt in collecting your child. This reduces their stress and also assists the team to pack up quickly and participate in fellowship
Before your child can participate in KICKS Kids'Church a registration form must be completed and emailed to the admin or handed to the GLO team leader.
If you have any questions about GLO, please feel free to contact our team leader.
Settling your child into GLO:
When settling young children into a new environment, we encourage you to build trust and confidence in your child, and minimise their anxiety by following these helpful steps:
We know it can be tough if your child is unsettled when they separate from you, but the more consistently you follow this process, the quicker your child will feel comfortable, knowing that they are safe and that you will return. If you are concerned about how your child will settle, please speak to the adult leader in the room.
When settling young children into a new environment, we encourage you to build trust and confidence in your child, and minimise their anxiety by following these helpful steps:
- Greet the leaders as you arrive and encourage your child to do the same.
- Find an activity you and your child can do together for around 2 minutes.
- Tell your child that you are going into church, that you love them, and that you will be back. If you suspect your child will need extra support when you leave, now is the time to ask a leader to be with your child.
- Say goodbye and leave the room promptly, even if they become upset. If you prolong your exit, your child is more likely to be distressed.
- Return promptly to collect your child after the gathering.
We know it can be tough if your child is unsettled when they separate from you, but the more consistently you follow this process, the quicker your child will feel comfortable, knowing that they are safe and that you will return. If you are concerned about how your child will settle, please speak to the adult leader in the room.