Unpacking the New VBS 2014 Starter Kits
They are here! We are so excited about the new Kids Starter Kit (for Grades 1-6) and the new Preschool Starter Kit (Babies through Kindergarten). We’ve listened to your comments that you want “everything you need to get started” in one box, so here it is.
Special packaging created just for the Starter Kits makes the VBS Director’s job super easy. Let’s unpack those kits and take a look.
Inside the Preschool Starter Kit, the three age group resources have been carefully packed together and labeled for your “Amazing” Babies to 2s teaching team, your “Fantastic” 3s-PreK teaching team, and your “Incredible” Kindergarten teaching team. As your teams meet, the label also explains what additional resources will be needed based on the number of classes, teachers, and preschoolers you will have. The 3s-Kindergarten Rotation Pack is included for easy distribution to your preschool rotation leaders. A sample set of craft packs and a “mystery” bag of fun items for preschoolers is also included.
Ok, ok … I’ll tell you what’s in the mystery bag. =) A sample picture frame, samples of the sticky foam shapes, one sheet of the new Agency D3 Stickers, a set of the Daily Mission Insignias (for ages over 3), and a fun pair of the Special Agent Rearview Glasses!
Now, let’s take a peak in the Kids Starter Kit. The three Bible study age group resources have also been carefully packed together and labeled for your “Marvelous” Grades 1-2 teaching team, your “Fabulous” Grades 3-4 teaching team, and your “Phenomenal” VBX teaching team. Once again, as the teams meet, the labels will help them know how many additional leader guides, leader packs, and Kids Evidence Kits they might need. Individual rotation leader guides for Missions, Music, and Crafts are included plus Recreation Rotation Leader Cards and Snack Recipe Cards.
A sample set of craft packs and a “mystery” bag of fun items for kids are included. The kids fun items bag includes a sample picture frame, one sheet of the new Agency D3 Stickers, a set of Daily Mission Insignias, the cool glow-in-the dark ABC Wristband, and a fun pair of the Special Agent Rearview Glasses!
You are ready to grab a kit and get started! Have fun!
And don’t forget Jump Start Kits are also available. Check out this post where we unpack them!
When can we expect the Back Yard Kids Club kits to be available? The Youth material (we use it for D-Now in February).
Backyard Kids Club resources (Directors Guide and Kit) release December 15. They are arriving in the warehouse even as we speak! Yay! The youth materials should be available now and should ship within a couple of days of the order being placed.
Already have mine..put up poster tonight at church..recruiting workers now…
Way to go, Leisa!! That gives you Special Agent status, for sure!!
I have been a asst. teacher before but now I am the VBS Director. HELP!!!!!!!
Lynn, don’t panic. You can do it! The Jump Start Kit is a very simple way to start. The Administrative Guide inside the Kit will guide you step-by-step through planning, preparing, and continuing the connections made during VBS. The Administrative Guide is available separately if you choose, but the Jump Start Kit also includes the Decorating Made Easy book, a poster to help recruit workers, and fun items that are referenced in the promotion skits in the Administrative Guide. You can see it on our website at http://www.lifeway.com/vbs. I can’t wait to hear your great stories. You will do great!