June: Made by God

It's June in Critter Street! Our theme this month is, “Made by God.” This month our preschoolers will learn about everything, and everyone that is made by God! You'll find the monthly parent cues below, just click on the pictures to enlarge them. See you soon!

Made by God

Our song for June is "Made by God.". Enjoy singing this song with your child! The lyrics and motions are here, and you can play the song from the music player at the bottom of this page. 

Made by God

Everything and everyone was made by God

Chorus
Everything (Right arm out) was made by God (Right arm point up to beat)
Everyone (Left arm out) was made by God (Left arm point up to beat)
Everything (Right arm out) and everyone (Left arm out)
Everything (Right arm out) and everyone (Left arm out) was made by God, (Both arms point up to beat) yeah! (Fist pump)

Verse 1
The trees... swingin' in the breeze (Hands in circle over head and sway)
The breeze... blowin' by the sea (Both hands move out to side in waves)
The waves... crashin' on the beach (Swing arms forward forcefully)
Everything and everyone (Left arm out) was made by God (Both arms point up to beat)

Chorus

Verse 2
He made you, (Point out) He made me (Thumbs to chest)
And all the people in my family (Put fingers up one at a time like counting)
And all the families in history (Wide sweep of arms up and then down to sides)
Everything (Right arm out) and everyone (Left arm out) was made by God (Both arms point up to beat)

Repeat Chorus

Bridge
The trees... swingin' in the breeze (Hands in circle over head and sway)
The breeze... blowin' by the sea (Both hands move out to side in waves)
The waves... crashin' on the beach (Swing arms forward forcefully)
Everything (Right arm out) was made by God (Right arm point up to beat)
He made you. (Point out) He made me (Thumbs to chest)
And all the people in my family (Put fingers up one at a time like counting)
And all the families in history  (Wide sweep of arms up and then down to sides)
Everyone (Left arm out) was made by God (Both arms point up to beat)

Chorus 2 times

Everything (Right arm out) and everyone (Left arm out) was made by God (Both arms point up to beat)
Everything (Right arm out) and everyone (Left arm out) was made by God, (Both arms point up to beat) yeah! (Fist pump)
 

May! Helping Hands

It's May in Critter Street! Our theme this month is, “Helping Hands.”  This month, we are sharing four stories from the Bible where someone used their hands to help others. Our preschoolers will learn how everyone helped each other in the early church. You'll find the monthly parent cues below, just click on the pictures to enlarge them. See you soon!

Woo Hoo!

Our song for May is "Woo Hoo! I Can Help You". Enjoy singing this song with your child! The lyrics and motions are here, and you can play the song from the music player at the bottom of this page. 

Woo Hoo! I Can Help You 

CHORUS
Woo Hoo! (Pump arm up - fist in air) I can (Thumb to chest) help you (Point out)
I can help (Both thumbs to chest) and I really, really (run fast/march) want (plant rt foot) to (plant rt foot)
Woo Hoo! (Pump arm up - fist in air) I can (Thumb to chest) help you (Point out)
I can help (Both thumbs to chest) and I really, really (run fast/march) want (plant rt foot) to (plant lft foot)
VERSE 1
I have two helping hands (Wave hands in air)... (one, two)
They have nothing to do (Drop hands and look sad)... (boo, hoo)
Big (Reach up) or small (Drop down) is there anything at all (Hands by shoulders in shrug) I can do? (Thumbs to chest) For you. (Point both hands out)
CHORUS
VERSE 2
I can help find your shoes (Stomp your feet)... (one, two)
Or, I can help clean your room (Pretend to clean)
Big (Reach up) or small (Drop down) is there anything at all (Hands by shoulders in shrug) I can do? (Thumbs to chest) For you. (Point both hands out)
REPEAT CHORUS (2X)
BRIDGE
Is there anything I can do? (Hands by shoulders in shrug)
'Cause I really, really, really wanna (run fast/march) help (plant rt foot) you (plant left foot)
Is there anything I can do? (Hands by shoulders in shrug)
'Cause I really, really, really, really, really wanna(run fast/march) help (plant rt foot) you (plant left foot)
Is there anything I can do?
'Cause I really, really, really wanna (run fast/march) help (plant rt foot) you (plant left foot)
Is there anything I can do?
'Cause I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, wanna (run fast/march) help (plant rt foot) you (plant left foot)
CHORUS (2X)

April!

It's April in Critter Street! Our Bottom Line this month is, “Jesus wants me to tell others about Him.”  We want them to get excited about telling others about Jesus and how much He loves them. We’re encouraging preschoolers to, “Go tell everyone, everywhere about Jesus.” You'll find the monthly parent cues below, just click on the pictures to enlarge them. See you soon!

H-E-L-P, Help!

Our song for April is "H-E-L-P, Help!". Enjoy singing this song with your child! The lyrics and motions are here, and you can play the song from the music player at the bottom of this page.

H-E-L-P, Help! 

CHORUS
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)
And I know He loves me so, (Hug yourself and sway) whoa-oh (Jazz hands up and around out to side)
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)
So I want to tell my friends (Point around to all your friends)
Whoa-oh! (Jazz hands up and around out to side) Whoa-oh! (Jazz hands up and around out to side) Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up)

VERSE
God sent His son to u-us (Hold hands like holding a baby and rock)
To be a friend for us (Holds hands with friends and swing arms)
So we can show the world He cares (Circle arms above head to make the world)

I, I will tell my friends (Hands to mouth like yelling)
That Jesus loves them (Hug yourself and sway)
And we can always ask Him for (Both hands pointing up and swaying)

CHORUS

BRIDGE
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)

CHORUS (w/Ending)
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)
And I know He loves me so, whoa-oh
H-E-L-P, (Pump right fist) help! (Hands to mouth like yelling)  Jesus can help (Both hands pointing up) me (Thumbs to chest)
So I want to tell my friends (Point around to all your friends)
Whoa-oh! Whoa-oh! Whoa-oh! Whoa-oh-oh! Whoa-oh-oh! Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh! (Jazz hands up and around out to side on each Whoa-oh! Start spinning to make it more fun.)
Jesus can help! (Both hands pointing up and land strong with hands up on help)

He's With Me

Our song for March is "He's With Me". Enjoy singing this song with your child! The lyrics and motions are here, and you can play the song from the music player at the bottom of this page.

He's With Me

VERSE
I’ve got a good, good friend (Marching strong)
Do you know who (Stomp both feet and point out) I’m talkin’ about? (Thumbs to chest)
When I’m up, (Both hands up) He’s up;
When I’m down, (Both hands and head hang down) He helps me turn it around (Twirl)

PRE-CHORUS
No matter where, (Right arm out) no matter when (Left arm out)
Jesus is there (Both hands point up) and He’s my friend (Thumbs to chest)

CHORUS
Oh yeah! (Fist pump) He’s with me… always with me (March and thumbs to chest on beat)
Oh yeah! (Fist pump) He’s with me… always with me (March and thumbs to chest on beat)
Oh yeah! (Fist pump) He’s with me… always with me (March and thumbs to chest on beat)
I’m not alone! I’m not alone! (Both hands up and sway while marching)    

REPEAT VERSE, PRE-CHORUS, CHORUS

Use motions above for matching words…

BRIDGE  (back and forth between BGV and LV)

{drums and BGV only}
BGV:    Oh yeah! He’s with me… always with me
    Oh yeah! He’s with me… always with me

LV:    I’m not alone!

{drums and BGV only}
BGV:    Oh yeah!  He’s with me… always with me

LV:    I’m not alone!         I’m not alone!

{drums and BGV only}
BGV:    Oh yeah! He’s with me… always with me
    Oh yeah! He’s with me… always with me

LV:    I’m not alone!         I’m not alone!

ENDING
Oh yeah! He’s with me… always with me.  Oh yeah!

March: Time to Celebrate!

This month, we celebrate the most amazing day in history--the day Jesus rose, defeating death and allowing us an eternal relationship with God. Wow! What a reason to Celebrate!!! Our bottom line this month is "Jesus wants to be My Friend Forever!" Join us as we Celebrate all month long! You'll find the monthly parent cues below, just click on the pictures to enlarge them. See you soon on Critter Street!

February!

It's February in Critter Street! Our bottom line this month is "Jesus Loves Me"! We can't wait to love on our sweet Critter Street kids this month! You'll find the monthly parent cues below, just click on the pictures to enlarge them. See you soon!

God's Love Don't Stop!

Our song for February is "God’s Love Don’t Stop"! Enjoy singing this song with your child! The lyrics and motions are here, and you can play the song from the music player at the bottom of this page!

God's Love Don't Stop

Written by Heath Baltzglier and John Delich


CHORUS
God’s love (Point both fingers up) don’t stop (Both hands out in stop position) no matter what (Cross hands in front of body and shake head no)
God’s love (Point both fingers up) goes on and on, and on and on (Roll fists and forearms over each other to left and right)
And it doesn’t ever stop! (Jump and put both hands out in stop position)

VERSE
It’s wider than my arms can reach (Stretch arms out wide)
It’s higher than a tall, tall tree (Stretch arms up tall)
It’s longer than a choo, choo train (Arms like a choo-choo and march)
It’s deeper than a big fish tank (Pretend to swim like a fish)

PRE
God’s love (Point both fingers up) goes on and on, and on and on (Roll fists and forearms over each other to left and right)
And it doesn’t ever stop! (Jump and put both hands out in stop position)

REPEAT CHORUS, VERSE, PRE, CHORUS

BRIDGE
Wider! (Arms out) Higher! (Arms up) Deeper! (Touch toes) Longer! (Arms to front and back)
Wider! (Arms out) Higher! (Arms up) Deeper! (Touch toes) Longer! (Arms to front and back)
Wider! (Arms out) Higher! (Arms up) Deeper! (Touch toes) Longer! (Arms to front and back)
It doesn’t ever stop (Jump and put both hands out in stop position)

REPEAT CHORUS

ENDING
God’s love (Point both fingers up) goes on and on, and on and on (Roll fists and forearms over each other to left and right)
And it doesn’t ever stop! (Jump and put both hands out in stop position)

(C) 2012 Amber Sky Records

Happy New Year!

It's January, and a brand new year, in Critter Street! Happy 2013! This month our bottom line is "I can talk to Jesus." Our goal this month is that our preschoolers would know that in any situation they can talk to Jesus. That they can tell Him when they need help, when they are scared, and when they are thankful. There is always time to talk to Jesus. Below you'll find the monthly parent cues, just click on the image for a closer look!

 

Hey, I Can Pray!

The song of the month for January is "Hey, I Can Pray". Have fun singing this great song with your child! Below you will find the lyrics and hand motions, and you can listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this page!

Hey, I Can Pray!

Dance around during intro

CHORUS
Hey! (Right arm fist pump up) I can pray (Praying hands in front) everyday, (Both arms out to make T) and I say, “I love You.” (Both hands pointing up)
And, when I pray, (Praying hands in front) then I say (Both arms out to make T) “Thank You, Jesus” (Both hands pointing up)
Hey! (Right arm fist pump up) I can pray (Praying hands in front) everyday, (Both arms out to make T) and I say, “I love You.” (Both hands pointing up)
And, when I pray, (Praying hands in front) then I say (Both arms out to make T) “Thank You, Jesus” (Both hands pointing up)

VERSE 1
I can talk to Jesus (Point thumbs to chest on beat) when I wake up (Stretching arms like just woke up)
I can talk to Jesus (Point thumbs to chest on beat) in my car, or at my school (Hands on steering wheel moving back and forth)
And when I talk to Jesus, (Point thumbs to chest on beat) I know He can help me  (Both hands pointing up)
When I talk to Jesus, (Point thumbs to chest on beat) I’m always thankin’, (Right arm fist pump up) always sayin’ (Left arm fist pump up)

REPEAT CHORUS

VERSE 2
I can talk to Jesus (Point thumbs to chest on beat) when I sing and dance and play (Dance around)
I can talk to Jesus (Point thumbs to chest on beat) every minute (Right arm out to make one side of T), every day (Left arm out to make other side of T)
And when I talk to Jesus, (Point thumbs to chest on beat) I know He can help me (Both hands pointing up)
When I talk to Jesus, (Point thumbs to chest on beat) I’m always thankin’, (Right arm fist pump up) always sayin’ (Left arm fist pump up)

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE (BGV shouts and Lead Vocal backline) – Use equivalent motions above
Hey!            Hey!
                I can pray
Hey!            Hey!
                Thank You, Jesus
Hey!        Hey!        Hey!        Hey!
                         In my car, or at my school
Hey!    Hey!    Hey!    Hey!    Hey!    Hey!    Hey!    Hey!
         I can pray           Every minute, every day
       
REPEAT CHORUS (as Ending)