Critter Street is the Infant and Preschool Ministry of Woodland Hills Family Church.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

June Story and Craft Time!

It's almost here! The next Critter Street Story and Craft Time will be Wednesday, June 1st! Come at 9:30 am for free drinks from the coffee bar, and story time starts at 10. We'll have crafts, snacks and games! We'll be reading the story, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and seeing the changes that happen to him, and learning that change is also happening in you! Don't miss this great time to play with your child, and connect with other Critter Street moms! Click HERE to read about April's event and see some fun pictures of some really great kids! Hope to see you June 1st!

Monday, May 2, 2011

May Small Talk

Here's a review of what we're doing in May!


Bible Story Summaries:

Week 1
Genesis 1:14-19
God made the sun, moon, and starts to fill the sky.

Week 2
Genesis 1:6-10
God separated the waters and then gathered them together to make seas.

Week 3
Genesis 1:9-13
God made dry land. He made vegetation begin to grow on the land.

Week 4
Genesis 1:20-25
God made the sea animals, birds, and land animals.

Week 5
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 20-23
God made people in His own image.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

God Made It All!

The May song of the month is "God Made It All". 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!

God Made It All


Chorus
God made it all, (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)
From the shortest short (Hands low to ground) to the tallest tall (Stretch hands up high)
God made it (Hands like molding clay) and He made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)

Verse 1
He made the birds up in the trees (Flap arms like bird)
He made the fish to swim in the seas (Fish face and swim)
He made the sun to shine down on me (Arms overhead as circle)
God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) and that makes me sing (Cup hands to mouth.)

Chorus

Verse 2
He made my hands, (Wave hands) He made my feet (Stomp feet)
He made my ears, (Point to ears) and He made my teeth (Point to mouth)
He made my heart to go beat, beat, beat (Hands covering heart and go out and in)
God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) and that makes me sing (Cup hands to mouth.)

Chorus

Bridge
Who made the birds? (Hands by shoulders and shrug.) (God made the birds!)
Who made the oceans? (Hands by shoulders and shrug.) (God made the oceans!)
Who made the fish that swim in the ocean? (Hands by shoulders and shrug.) (God made the fish!)

Last Chorus
God made it all, (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all) God made it all (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)
From the shortest short (Hands low to ground) to the tallest tall (Stretch hands up high)
God made it and He made it… (Hands like molding clay)
God made it, and He made it… all! (Hands like molding clay and out to side on all)

Monday, April 25, 2011

May Story and Craft Time!

It's almost here! The next Critter Street Story and Craft Time will be Wednesday, May 4th! Come at 9:30 am for free drinks from the coffee bar, and story time starts at 10. This time the craft is a surprise for the mom's to enjoy! We'll be reading the story, "Are you my Mother?", and going on a scavenger hunt! Don't miss this great time to play with your child, and connect with other Critter Street moms! Click HERE to read about April's event and see some fun pictures of some really great kids! Hope to see you May 4th!

Monday, April 11, 2011

April Small Talk

Here's a review of what we're doing in April!


Bible Story Summaries:

Week 1
Luke 8:42-48
A very sick woman had faith that Jesus can heal her. She made her way through the crowd and stretched to touch the edge of Jesus' cloak. She was immediately healed.

Week 2
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus met His disciples on the top of a tall mountain and told them to go and make disciples of all nations.

Week 3
Matthew 21:1-11
The people shouted "Hosanna! Hosanna!" as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and a colt. The people spread their cloaks and tree branches on the road for Him.

Week 4
Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 23:44-49; Matthew 28:1-7
Happy Easter! Jesus had a special meal with His disciples. He was getting ready to leave but promised to come back. Jesus died on a cross and His friends are very sad. After three days in a tomb, an angel rolls the stone away and Jesus came back, just like He said He would.

Critter Street Story and Craft Time!!!

Critter Street has started a NEW Story and Craft time to be held the first Wednesday of every month! April's theme was Easter, and it was a BLAST! The kids made bunny and egg cards, bounced in the bouncy castle, listned to the story of the "Runaway Bunny", made Easter basket bunny bags, AND went on an Easter egg hunt! SO much fun!!!


The kids also enjoyed yummy bunny cupcakes and carrots, and there were free drinks from the coffee bar too! Judging from the happy smiles, this event was a huge success!



If you missed it, no worries, the next Story and Craft Time is just around the corner! Join us Wednesday, May 4th for a special Mother's Day themed event! We'll be reading "Are You My Mother?", having a fun scavenger hunt, and there will be special crafts for kids AND moms! The coffee bar opens for free drinks at 9:30 am, and the Story and Craft time begins at 10! Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Hosanna Rock!

Easter Sunday children ages 3-5 will sing Hosanna Rock in church! Have fun and practice the song and motions with your child! Listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this screen.

HOSANNA ROCK Lyrics and Hand Motions

Chorus

Hosanna (Put hands to mouth like yelling)

Ho, ho hosanna (Continue put hands to mouth like yelling)

Hosanna (Do the twist)

Ho, ho hosanna (Continue do the twist)

Hosanna (Put hands to mouth like yelling)

Ho, ho hosanna (Continue put hands to mouth like yelling)

Hosanna (Do the twist)

Ho, ho hosanna (Continue do the twist)

Bridge 1

Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms above head)

Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms shoulder height)

Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms with arms hanging down)

Everybody praise the Lord (Wave arms above head)

Bridge 2

So clap your hands (clap)

And wave your arms (wave arms side to side in front of you)

Play the drums (pretend to play drums)

Then rock the guitar (pretend to play guitar)

So clap your hands (clap)

And wave your arms (wave arms side to side in front of you)

Play the drums (pretend to play drums)

Then rock the guitar (pretend to play guitar)

Repeat Chorus

Repeat Bridge 1

Repeat Bridge 2

(first half soft, 2nd half louder)

End with Chorus

Words and music by Yancy

©2010 Dried Rose Music (ASCAP)