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A Word from Author Shauna Adams

Early Early Childhood Childhood

Stories of God ’ s Love builds connections between home , church , school , and family

A Word from Author Shauna Adams

In my 25 years as an early childhood teacher and educator , I have waited anxiously for a time when early learning was recognized as an important focus of educational reform . The research base that reflects quality practice in early childhood makes it clear — that time is now . Catholic parishes and schools must be a part of the quality conversation as families make more informed choices about early learning .
The research base that reflects quality practice in early childhood served as the basis for how Stories of God ’ s Love was developed . The Stories of God ’ s Love series provides the resources to implement a quality program that lays the foundation for a lifelong relationship with God .
Stories of God ’ s Love also builds upon the family ’ s role in introducing children to their faith , while striving to continue a partnership with the family in the faith formation process . By honoring families and their contributions to the faith formation of their children , Stories of God ’ s Love builds connections between home , church , school , and family . This connection with families and the research base that reflects quality practice in early childhood make Stories of God ’ s Love the best choice for both parish- and school-based faith formation .
– Shauna M . Adams , Ed . D . Executive Director , Center for Early Learning ; Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education University of Dayton
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Stories of God ’ s Love is a faith formation like no other . It is a developmentally appropriate approach to laying the foundation of faith for children , preschool through kindergarten . It embraces the unique nature of God ’ s youngest learners . This curriculum embraces and supports the need of young children during faith formation to experience learning that embraces their special development and desire for movement , conversation , hands-on experiences , and social interactions . It recognizes the family as the child ’ s first teacher by engaging the family through weekly leaflets from each of the lessons . These leaflets provide the family with skills to share the Scripture at home as well as extend the learning into simple fun activities that are recommended for each lesson . Stories of God ’ s Love ensures a strong spiritual foundation for the child and family .
– Pamela M . Perrino , MS . Ed . Early Childhood Advocate and Educational Consultant
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