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Deep Down Detectives Bits and Pieces

A la Carte Resources

Bits and Pieces: A la Carte Resources

Reminder: People who want to use the curriculum pretty much as is may want to simply download whole units at once. Most find just what they want here at Bits and Pieces. Go to Full Unit Curriculum Downloads

Click on a unit below to go to the resources for each unit

 

There is a CRAZY amount of curriculum available in Deep Down Detectives. Here are some steps to help you choose what is good for you!

1. Learn what there is. 

  • Getting a grasp for all the Deep Down Detectives resources will help you choose what’s best for your situation. This slideshow will help you understand the resources available in Hide ‘n’ Seek Kids. This will help you learn what materials are available for each lesson, decide if you want to follow our lesson plan or if you want to do your own thing.
  • Deep Down Detectives Tour and Custom Building

2. Think about your teaching situation and your teachers’ experience.

  • You aren’t just looking for content you love, you are looking to take content you love and make a great fit for your kids, families, teachers, church, etc. The less experienced teachers you have or the less prep time, the simpler and more ready-to-go your materials can be the better (at least to start with). These slideshows will help you think through these ideas:
  • Thoughts on Choosing, Creating, and Using Curriculum
  • Getting Started in Praise Factory Curriculum
  • Deep Down Detectives Getting Started

Reminder: People who want to use the curriculum pretty much as is may want to simply download whole units at once. Most find just what they want here at Bits and Pieces. Go to Full Unit Curriculum Downloads

 

3. Choose a Teaching Path: Detective Dan’s Big Question Box or Hide ‘n’ Seek Curriculum/Lesson Plan

Path A. Detective Dan’s Big Question Box:

  • This resource takes care of all your teaching elements in the form of a story with Detective Dan and the Deep Down Detectives. (see sample here)
  • There is very little you have to figure out, if you use this resource.
  • Add in the discussion questions, crafts, games, etc. to fill out your teaching session with meaningful activities.

Reminder: The Deep Down Detectives Tour and Custom Build Slideshow compares these two options side-by-side. Deep Down Detectives Tour and Custom Building

 

3. Choose a Teaching Path: Detective Dan’s Big Question Box or Hide ‘n’ Seek Curriculum/Lesson Plan

Path B: Deep Down Detectives Regular Curriculum/Lesson Plan: 

  • Use the lesson plan to guide your teaching session. You might like the “Follow the Stars” simple version of the lesson plan, notated on the lesson plan with stars next to the key lesson elements.
  • Decide how you want to tell the story. You might just read it to the kids. Or, you might want to “bring in to life” with either the storyboard pictures or with the Simple Story Scenes. Simple Story Scenes are similar to the story from Detective Dan, and includes the key concept, Bible verse, and full Bible story told in pictures with text. (See sample here)
  • Add in the discussion questions, crafts, games, etc. to fill out your teaching session with meaningful activities.