One of the most common misconceptions
about Kids 4 Truth is that there is only one way for a child to earn award
patches in a particular church. The fact of the matter is, however; the
possibilities are endless! Let me give you just a couple of scenarios that can be
used within a club.
Typical Awards Scenario
- Target Group: This scenario is for the average church
clubber who has access to help at home.
- Description
1. First
Award Patch - Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the first five units of a theme (not all at once).
2. Second
Award Patch - Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the second five units of a theme (not all at once).
3. Third
Award Patch - Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the first five units of a theme at one time.
4. Fourth
Award Patch - Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the second five units of a theme at one time.
5. Bonus
Patch: Earned after the child has quoted all three answers from the Bonus
Q&A from any five units of a theme. (a total of 15 answers).
- Things to Remember: The average child should at least
be able to earn the first two patches for each theme. Try to move all of
the kids along through the themes at the same time so that they do not get
discouraged. You can encourage quicker memorizers to help out those who
may be having a harder time.
Focused Study Awards Scenario
- Target Group: This is for churches who want to take the
program at a slower pace or for individual children who have a hard time
memorizing (especially bus children who have no help at home).
- Description
1. First
Award Patch: Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the first three units of a theme (not all at once).
2. Second
Award Patch: Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the second three units of a theme (not all at once).
3. Third
Award Patch: Earned after the child has quoted the answers to the MEMORIZE IT!
from the next three units of a theme (not all at once).
4. Fourth
Award Patch: Earned after the child has quoted the answer to the final MEMORIZE
IT! from a theme along with any other two answers from that same theme at one
time.
5. Bonus
Patch Options:
Earned for filling in the blanks for each of the units in a theme.
Earned for faithfully attending and bringing your
Bible, TruthBook, and awards standard during the time each theme was studied.
- Things to Rember: If you are using this for only a few
children in your club, you can be as flexible with this scenario as
necessary.
Now, these are just two scenarios that can be used even within the same club. What are some award scenarios that have worked for you? What other ideas have you used for earning Bonus Patches? What other incentives have you found to work well with your kids outside of award patches?