Early Elementary
"They know they are
children of God created
in His image."
MONICA KEGLEY
During childhood, kids develop speech and
vocabulary skills, learn how to share, and generate
curiosity about the world around them. It's an
exciting time because children begin reading and
playing with groups of friends, and physical growth
is very visible.
As children transition into the early elementary
stage, they are reading to learn, practicing
coordination, and wanting to grow in their own
relationship with Jesus. Every child develops at
a different pace and can learn from not only their
parents and teachers but also their peers. They are
spending less time with their parents or guardians
and experiencing new challenges while trying
to connect and build relationships with peers. It
is during these years that children will gradually
develop new skills to easily relate to the world
beyond their immediate family. Kids at this stage
show curiosity not only through their actions but
also by asking questions.
Eight-year-old Noah knows that
Jesus died on the cross for him
and for the sins of the world. He
is curious and asks more complex
questions such as "If God created
the world, then who created God?"
He enjoys making new friends, and
feeling included and accepted is
very important. He demonstrates
kindness to his peers by asking
if those who are playing alone
would like to join the game he is
playing. Noah shows respect to
his parents and teacher and wants
to get his work done on time and
do it well. He can be very anxious
and worried if something does
not go as he planned. He is still
developing his understanding of
the Means of Grace. He knows
Jesus died to forgive his sins but
often wonders if Jesus forgives
the same sins over and over.
He often needs reminders that
there is nothing he can do that
will make Jesus love him less.
A Day in the Life
Early Elementary • 1 • cph.org • Copyright © 2019 Concordia Publishing House
