{"id":1070,"date":"2019-06-14T13:37:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T13:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.presbyterianmission.org\/weekly-offerings\/?p=1070"},"modified":"2019-06-14T17:03:12","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T17:03:12","slug":"nurture-your-childrens-helpful-instincts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centernet.pcusa.org\/weekly-offerings\/2019\/06\/14\/nurture-your-childrens-helpful-instincts\/","title":{"rendered":"Nurture Your Children&#8217;s Helpful Instincts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.presbyterianmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Kid-coloring-jerry-can.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centernet.pcusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Kid-coloring-jerry-can.jpg 600w, https:\/\/centernet.pcusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Kid-coloring-jerry-can-500x330.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>When children hear about people in need, they want to do something.<\/h4>\n<p>The <em>Jerry Can <\/em>curriculum engages young worshippers in understanding the needs of others, especially in times of disaster, and showing what they can do to help.<\/p>\n<p>This curriculum centers on Jerry Can, a fun, energetic character that connects our response to disaster with one common denominator: the need for access to clean water.<\/p>\n<p>Created by Christian educators, the <em>Jerry Can <\/em>curriculum can be presented in a single lesson or across five sessions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The curriculum includes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lessons with Jerry Can<\/li>\n<li>Map exercises to make connections between the lessons and real places and events<\/li>\n<li>Fun arts, crafts and games to extend the learning experience<\/li>\n<li>Science experiments blended with lessons from Scripture<\/li>\n<li>Ways children can respond to help others<\/li>\n<li>Suggestions for music and snacks (recipes included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcusastore.com\/AdvancedSearch\/DefaultWFilter.aspx?SearchTerm=jerry+can\">Request the free curriculum!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When children hear about people in need, they want to do something. 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