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 community setting. CrossTrain Kids currently offers a comprehensive K-8 curriculum, a 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 six units and 18 lessons. Additionally, a church can use the curriculum 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 that can be adapted to the age you are working with
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 are looking for a full curriculum solution that teaches children 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 teaching modes, including 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 learners
Unit overview videos for parents to foster the home and learning connection
Written lesson plans for those who want to teach from a paper format
Ideal For:
Preschools, private daycare centers, and early childhood programs seek a structured yet Christ-centered approach to learning about physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. It can be used with the K-8 curriculum to supplement more visual options for younger elementary-age learners.
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, or religion classes, as well as for monthly SEL topics or Vacation Bible School. This is most suitable for middle school to high school-aged students, but could also be considered at the college level.
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:
This could be used as a homeschool curriculum by churches, Sunday schools, High Schools, Colleges, and private schools looking for a streamlined approach.
Programs with limited teaching time or a 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!
