Some key considerations would be: 

• Easy for teachers to use.
• Related to Unity practices and includes Truth principles.
• Appropriate for the abilities of the intended age.
• Fun for teachers and the children or teens.
• Appropriate to budget (consider amount of resources and supplies required).
• Applies lesson concepts to real life.

You may also want to consider these questions:

• Is Bible desired and included and appropriate for the age?
• Are lessons compatible with what our church teaches or does it need adapting?
• Do lessons encourage youth to participate in age-appropriate activities?
• Are options offered so teachers can customize the lesson?
• Do lessons suggest ways that parents/families can be involved during the week?

Lessons published by the Association are created by a select group of those who are working with each particular age group, including youth and family ministry directors, teachers, regional education consultants and Association staff. They provide the themes, stories, activities, knowledge and enthusiasm for each project.

Association-published lessons:

• Are grounded in Unity principles and concepts.
• Provide lively creative experiences that directly relate to the discussion and help deepen the learning.
• Include teacher insight into the lesson content.
• Provide choices within the lessons.
• Include prayers and words to say to ease new teachers into effective teaching.
• Guide teachers and leaders in effective questioning strategies.
• Address multiple learning styles of the children and teens so all can participate.
• Provide teacher insight into lesson organization.

To help you with your curriculum considerations, we have a Curriculum Selection Strategy worksheet.

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