Movie & Music
Movie & Music

Watch a typical group of kids enjoy the Movie and Music portion. Observe kids in their small groups interacting with one another, their small group leader, and the video!

Watch a typical group of kids enjoy the Movie and Music portion. Observe kids in their small groups interacting with one another, their small group leader, and the video!

Part 1:

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It’s time to settle in with your small group and enjoy the movie together!

Start consistently.

Always begin by flipping the Clean Up Picture Schedule Card over and clipping the star onto Movie and Music time.

Create appropriate boundaries.

Most little kids love cuddling and physical touch while they relax and watch a video. How can you give them what they want and maintain good boundaries?

Sit side by side. Unfortunately, if parents look in and see kids sitting on laps it can make them very uncomfortable. Yet every week, a kid will want to sit in your lap! Let a child sit next to you or in front of you, instead.

Give high fives. For a kid who wants to rough house, let them give you high fives, low fives, and side fives to get it out of their system.

Let kids touch your hands. If a kid wants to snuggle up a little too close, offer them your hand and let them hold it or play with your fingers.

Respond and model.

Use these ideas to help you keep kids engaged and participating along with the video, even if they’ve already seen it three times before!

Be enthusiastic. If a kid says they’ve seen the video before, it doesn’t mean they don’t like it! Keep them excited about it by saying something like, “I’ve seen it, too! Let’s see if we can say the Bible verse together really well this week!” or, “Me, too! It’s one of my favorites! Which part do you like best?” Kids learn best and master content through repetition, so it’s important you lead them to be positive about watching the video together with you several times over.

Chat quietly. Talk with the kids in your small group about what you’re watching. For example, “Aw, I love Shine. I wonder what Picture Passes he has for Emily this week!” Keep your voices low, though, so other kids and groups aren’t disturbed.

Be an example. When Emily, Guy, Shine, or Mr. Music talk to the audience, answer them! When they ask the audience to repeat after them, sing with them, or do motions with them, do it. If you’re in it 100%, your kids will be, too.

A final note: Often, videos are used by weary parents as a mindless babysitter. Not in Skyline Kids! The video portion of the experience is your chance to connect with kids in your small group, stay in tune with their needs, and enjoy learning about Jesus—together.

Part 2:

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You’re halfway through watching 20 minutes of video with preschoolers. Is it possible to continue enjoying the movie with your small group, transition to worship, then transition back to the movie without pulling your hair out? Yes, it is!

Bring kids back.

There are many opportunities to interact with the video through motion, music, and repetition. Look for those moments, participate yourself, and lead your kids to do the same.

Try to answer the questions on-screen characters ask.

Make guesses about the Picture Passes.

Recite the Bible verse with motions when it’s time.

Sing along and keep the beat with Mr. Music.

Have fun with music.

Music is a major favorite with a lot of kids! Once it’s time to sing, dance, and worship God together, keep these tips in mind so music stays orderly and fun!

Keep the beat. When you sing along with Mr. Music’s teaching song, lead kids to clap, tap their hands on their knees, sway back and forth, or let a kid tap your hand.

Praise. Compliment kids who participate in singing and dancing.

Give direction. Encourage kids to follow the actions of the animated figure during worship time.

Maintain boundaries. Kids can make up their own moves, but running, holding hands and spinning around recklessly, or wild breakdancing can end up in more crying than singing.

Move kids. If a child in your group doesn’t want to participate, don’t worry. Move them to a place that’s out of the way so the other kids don’t accidentally step on or trip over them.

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