Do Big Things

The song of the month for October is 'Do Big Things'. 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!

Do Big Things
Written by Yancy

Chorus
David was a kid like (March) you (Point out) and me (Thumbs to chest)
God helped him (Point both hands up) to do big things (Right fist pump in air)
(repeat)

Verse
David was a shepherd boy (March) in the B-I-B-L-E (Hold hands like a book)
He always helped his dad and counted the sheep (March), 1-2-3 (Hold up appropriate fingers)
Each and every day, (March) God helped him (Point both hands up) to do big things (Right fist pump in air) (like what?)

Pre-Chorus
He saved his sheep from a lion (Fan hands by face like lion mane)
He defeated a giant (Stand tall w/ hands on hips)
He became the king (Hands in circle on head like a crown)
That’s a big, big thing! (Jump and right fist pump in air)

Chorus
Verse
Pre-Chorus
Chorus

Bridge
Everybody let’s jump three times - 1, 2, 3 (Jump)
Let’s dance and sing - la, la, la, la (Twirl)
 ‘Cause God loves me (Thumbs to chest)
And God will help me (Point both hands up) do big things (Right fist pump in air)

Ending
Big things - really, really big things! (March and/or clap)
God will help me (March and/or clap) to do big things (Jump and right fist pump in air)
Big things - really, really big things! (March and/or clap)
God will help me (March and/or clap) to do big things (Jump and right fist pump in air)
Big things - really, really big things! (March and/or clap)
God will help me (March and/or clap) to do big things (Jump and right fist pump in air)
Big things - really, really big things! (March and/or clap)
God will help me (March and/or clap) to do big things (Jump and right fist pump in air)

Forever and Ever

The song of the month for September is 'Forever and Ever'. 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!

Forever and Ever
Lyrics by First Look team, Music by John Delich

Verse
God (Point to head) made (Point to hips) me (Point to knees) (God made me – repeat motions)
And He loves me (Hug and twist) (And He loves me – repeat motions)
And He wants to be (Pound fists on top of each other) (And He wants to be- repeat motions)
My friend  (Point both thumbs to chest) (my friend – repeat motions)
God (Point to head) made (Point to hips) me (Point to knees) (God made me – repeat motions)
And He loves me (Hug and twist) (And He loves me – repeat motions)
And He wants to be (Pound fists on top of each other) (And He wants to be- repeat motions)
My friend  (Point both thumbs to chest) (my friend – repeat motions)


Chorus
Forever and ever, (Wave hands in the air above head.) He wants to be my friend (Point both thumbs to chest.)
Forever and ever, (Wave hands in the air above head.) He wants to be my friend (Point both thumbs to chest.)
Forever and ever, (Wave hands in the air above head.) He wants to be my friend (Point both thumbs to chest.)
Forever and ever, (Wave hands in the air above head.) He wants to be my friend (Point both thumbs to chest.)

Repeat Verse

Repeat Chorus 2x

Saddle Up!

Round up your Critter's! You don't want to miss the next Critter Street Story Time, Wednesday, September 12th from 9:30-11. The corrals have been built and are ready to go! Fun for everyone! 

Happy September!

It's September in Critter Street! This month our bottom line is: “God loves me.” Our kids will learn how God loves them because He made them, and how He loves them so much that He sent Jesus to be their friend forever!

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

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!