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Stages of Life Development: Early Childhood

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WHO IS GOD? God loves young children very much, even though they can't see Him. He gives them everything that they need. He knows His children and hears their prayers. Faith Questions WHERE IS GOD? HOW DO I INTERACT WITH HIM? God is with little ones always: at school, at home, and even when they sleep. They can pray to Him any- time, anywhere, and know that God hears their prayers. They also interact with God during family devotions, at church, and in Sunday School. WHAT HAS GOD DONE FOR US? God loves His littlest ones and forgives them when they hurt others. He washed away the hurt they cause when He died on the cross and rose again three days later. Preschoolers will be with God forever in heaven one day because of Jesus' saving work for each of them. HOW DOES GOD WORK THROUGH THE CHURCH? God uses the pastor to help preschoolers study God's Word. He reminds them that they are children of God through Baptism, and he even baptizes some of these children. Little ones can praise and worship God together, and they hear His promises at church and in Sunday School. They can serve Him by shar- ing with others. WHO AM I? WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? Little ones are children of God. Their neighbors can include their immediate and extended family, other children at preschool or the playground, and the community helpers they see each day. HOW DOES GOD WORK THROUGH PEOPLE? God uses moms and dads and families to take care of small children. Children can help caregiv- ers by sharing toys with siblings or being patient when they ask Mom or Dad for a snack or something to drink. God uses community helpers to care for little ones through their jobs too. "God uses moms and dads and families to take care of small children." Early Childhood • 3 • cph.org • Copyright © 2019 Concordia Publishing House

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