The Wonder Years Birth to 6 years old

The Wonder Years (Birth to 6 years old)

Deuteronomy 6 What children must see and hear every day The love of the Lord The salvation of the Lord (vs 1) The judgment/fear of the Lord (vs 2) • The promises of the Lord (vs 10) • The provisions/gifts of the Lord (vs 11) • • •

The Wonder Years Birth to 6 are the most impressionable years and parents have their total attention “Give me a child until the age of 7 and I will show you the man" Aristotle 90% of a child’s brain development takes place in the first 5 years (CDC) These are the optimal learning years for emotional controls, social skills, language, and motor development

Maximize Your Resources Series: “Growing Kids God’s Way” Books: ”Mrs. Lee’s Stories About Jesus” Music: Bible songs, Character tunes Proverbs Pro 20: 11 “Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right. ” Pro 21: 23 “He that guards his mouth and tongue guards his soul from trouble” Prov 13: 20 “He that walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm. ” Matt 7: 12 “Do unto others as you would have

THE WONDER YEARS The Essentials • Mission statement and plan • Emphasize the family • Respect their individual needs • Discipline attitude not merely actions

The Wonder Years