August in Critter Street: Always There

It's August in Critter Street! This month, preschoolers will be joining Moses on the many adventures his life entailed. As they learn about Moses being found in a basket by Pharaoh’s daughter, his leadership of the Israelites out of slavery, the parting of the Red Sea, and even the manna that falls from heaven, they will be learning that God is always with them. God was with Moses, and He is with them too.  What a powerful statement to tuck inside the heart of a preschooler. God is with him. Always. God is with him on the swing going high in the sky. God is with him at the doctor’s office when the nurse comes in with the shot. God is with him when he’s at home, the park or church. God is always there. We are so excited to write this on our children's hearts! Join us every at Critter Street every Sunday in August!

Below you'll fine the parent cue cards (click on the images for a closer look) with some great home time ideas!

Always There

The song of the month for August is 'Always There'. 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!

Always There
Written by Jenna Kuykendall

Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh (Marching and hands to mouth like yelling)
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh (Marching and hands to mouth like yelling)

Chorus A
When I am afraid (Bring arms in and shake like scared) I’ll trust in You to help me (Pointer fingers pointing up) be brave (Arms up like strong man)
And when I am scared (Bring arms in and shake like scared) I know that You (Pointer fingers pointing up) are always there (Clap)

Repeat Chorus A

Verse 1
Like Moses at the Red Sea (Stand tall. Hands on hips)
His knees were shakin’ while the waves were crashin’ (Hands on knees and move knees in and out)
Round and round and round (Turn round and round)
But he made it to dry ground, (Stop facing forward) and he said

Chorus B
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh I’ll trust in You to help me be brave
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh I know that You are always there

Repeat Chorus A

Verse 2
Like Joshua in Jericho (Stand tall. Hands on hips)
His knees were shakin’ while the people were marchin’ (Hands on knees and move knees in and out)
Round and round and round (Turn round and round)
Then the walls came tumblin’ down, (Stop facing forward) and he said

Repeat Chorus B
Repeat Chorus A (2 times)

Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh (Marching and hands to mouth like yelling)
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, yeah (Marching and hands to mouth like yelling and stop both hands up)

Ready..Set..GO! It's Time to Play!

Ready..Set..GO! The race is on and the finish line is the next Critter Connection play day! Join us Wednesday, August 8th from 10-11:30. Bring your favorite ride-on and a towel to shine it up when we're done!