We are on our fourth year with Grow Kids and second year with Grow Students. We love, love, love Grow and the people who help us understand how to use this curriculum effectively. When I have questions or an issue, I receive a response and follow-up support almost immediately. I have also had several strategy Zoom calls when I have needed help working through an element or figuring out a tweak for an age group. These appointments are easy to schedule and available to all subscribers. The people at Grow are kind, care deeply about their product, and understand what it's like to be on the front lines of ministry. They accept feedback and have consistently improved the Grow experience each year that we have used it.I am a former elementary educator. I have seen a huge shift in the needs of students and the attention span of students. Grow has allowed me to get the kids moving during our lesson, integrate elements that hold their attention, and teach to a variety of learning styles. We are not simply watching a video or giving a sermonette, we are approaching a Big Idea from six different directions to be sure that the kids understand. The lessons are so customizable that you can move, delete, or alter things so that they fit your group - we are a small church and find this easy to do!Finally, our church is in New England. We need to work hard to offer spaces and experiences that people will prioritize in their week, as it is not assumed that families attend church each Sunday in our area. If you are looking for a Bible study or a sermonette-style curriculum, Grow is definitely not for you. It is dynamic and interesting, and you will hear students laughing and asking questions to dig for understanding. During a given Sunday, we will have deep moments of reflection and quiet prayer, but we also might do jumping jacks while memorizing scripture, move between four corners of the room to respond to polling questions, or teach a Bible story in full robot character. Yes, you might be incorporating a YouTube clip or referencing something from Disney. Almost all of these kids are watching these very same things at home! And while I would not say there are liberal teachings in Grow, I would say that this curriculum is the one you want if you have found others to be too restricting. There is diversity and loving acceptance represented in these lessons, without anything being overtly stated. Our kids need to be able to connect with what they are learning on Sunday mornings, and Grow has allowed us to make that leap with ease. The material is relevant and our students are not left wondering, "What does this have to do with me and my everyday life?" They understand, because the creators of Grow have spelled it out for them.We have students returning week after week (the youngest kids literally running into classrooms!) and our volunteers are happy because teaching with Grow is clear and easy to follow. We are so happy that we switched to Grow, and look forward to seeing what's still to come!
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