Choosing the Right Curriculum
This blog will help outline what each curriculum includes and ways that it can be used in a church, school, or a community setting. CrossTrain Kids currently offers a comprehensive K-8 curriculum, preschool aged curriculum and a Life Skills Unit. Which one is right for you?
CrossTrain Kids K-8 Curriculum
Purpose: Designed for schools aiming to provide a structured, in-depth CTK experience from kindergarten through eighth grade. This curriculum is designed to be taught over a school year with 6 units and 18 lessons. Additionally, the curriculum can be used in a church for a year-round Sunday school program. Our goal is for this curriculum to become a lasting part of a school or church's culture, providing ongoing support for children and staff.
Features:
Comprehensive materials that lay the foundation for CrossTrain Kids implementation
6 units and 18 lessons
Integrated art, YouTube linked music, hands on projects and activities
Pre- and post- assessments to support learning and teaching
Engaging CrossTrain unit videos
Teacher manuals, written lessons, and supporting presentations
Ideal For:
Private schools, churches, and homeschooling cooperatives looking for a full curriculum solution that teaches children how to be physically, emotionally and spiritually well.
CrossTrain Kids Preschool Curriculum
Purpose: Created to provide an easy to implement hands-on learning curriculum for early childhood education. This curriculum has different modes of teaching the content that includes animated videos for older children and visual slide show presentations for younger children.
Features:
Hands-on activities, YouTube linked music, and creative projects
Easy-to-follow slide shows and videos designed for young learner
Unit overview videos for parents to foster the home and learning connection
Ideal For:
Preschools, private daycare centers, and early childhood programs seeking a structured yet Christ-centered approach to learning about physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.
CrossTrain Kids Life Skills Unit
Purpose: Simplified, flexible curriculum that delivers essential CTK teachings in a condensed format. The Life Skills Unit was created to meet the needs of schools and churches that want to teach it in a shortened and visual format. It can be used as a unit in catechism/confirmation class, religion class, monthly SEL topics, or Vacation Bible School. This is most suitable for middle school aged students but can be adapted and used with older children as well.
Features:
6 comprehensive yet condensed unit lessons
Easy-to-implement structure suitable for pastors, teachers, counselors or parents
Printable resources and adaptable lesson guides
Large and small group discussions, hands-on activities, and YouTube linked music
Ideal For:
Churches, Sunday schools, and private schools looking for a streamlined approach. This could also be used as a home school curriculum.
Programs with limited teaching time or condensed schedule.
Bundle & Save Over 20%!
Interested in all three packages? Save over 20% when you purchase our Bundle Package that includes the Preschool, Life Skills, and K-8 package!
Stay Up to Date!
Updated materials will be available for purchase each year to keep the curriculum fresh and engaging for children. Our aim is for this curriculum to become a lasting part of a school or church's culture, providing ongoing support for children.
If you would like further information on which curriculum is the best fit for you, email sam@crosstrainkids.com to schedule a time to connect!
