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Brings the Bible to children in life-changing ways |
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A Bible-based programme |
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Integrated for all ages |
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Use on Sunday or during the week |
All About New SALT: (click to jump straight to the point!)
| Customer survey results |
| Bible-based teaching and Bible-based syllabus |
| Flexible |
| Culturally relevant |
| Experienced writers |
| Age Specific |
| Help for Leaders |
| Dedicated Web-site |
We thoroughly surveyed teachers, asking what they wanted. We listened, and so New SALT: -
| Is Bible-focused to help children develop a personal relationship with Jesus |
| Addresses current issues from a biblical perspective |
| Gives choice by a 'menu' approach |
| Is flexible and easy to use |
| Assumes time available for preparation is limited, so the material needs to be clear and simple |
| Helps small groups, those with a wide range of ages and abilities, and those with limited facilities |
| Has both themes and Bible stories in the syllabus |
| Provides teachers with photocopiable resources |
| Gives teachers help in creating a lesson |
| Is flexible to help different kinds of groups |
| Has some links to the Lectionary |
New SALT offers a balanced teaching programme which means children do not hear one popular Bible story several times while missing out on others.
With the help of Bible scholars, education experts and children's leaders we've created a Bible-based syllabus. Over four years you can be confident that SALT will cover most of the Bible and provide a wide coverage of Christian doctrine. We believe it will also enable churches of all denominations and traditions to integrate the programme with teaching of their own emphasis.
With a focus on one Bible passage each week and a Gospel and Old Testament series included in each issue, SALT provides flexibility for churches of all denominations and traditions to offer a strong Bible-based programme.
For those churches that follow the Lectionary, there are resources in SALT All ages linking the children's material with what the rest of the church is doing. We also link SALT to festivals and events in the church year, such as Pentecost, Lent and Mother’s day.
Scripture Union recognises that every church situation is different, so there is a wide range of activities to choose from. Simply select from the clearly laid out options to create a balanced programme.
SALT features a simple three-step preparation to create a lesson. Teachers select from a range of activities in three sections:
The menu approach means that you can use New SALT:
| if your group is large or small |
| if you have a 1arge or small area |
| if you meet for 20 minutes or 2 hours |
| if you can make a noise or must be quiet |
| if you meet on Sunday or a weekday |
Each week the editor's choice gives a balanced programme lasting 30 minutes.
At least one Gospel series and one Old Testament series is in each issue. The syllabus links with major events in the church year so that New SALT can be incorporated easily into church life. There are bonus All-age services for Harvest, Christmas, Mothers Day and Good Friday.
New SALT lessons relate to today’s world.
New SALT draws material from over 150 contributors bringing you both diversity and the best resources to choose from to meet your group’s needs. The authors understand children, and are experienced in teaching them the Bible and helping them grow in Jesus.
New SALT equips and empowers the Church to engage with the Bible, taking account of how people of different ages learn:
| Young children explore the Bible in straightforward ways, using experiences from their own imagination and curiosity. |
| Older children and young people relate Bible themes to their lives, exploring contemporary issues relevant to their expanding world. |
| Adults seek breadth and depth in Bible teaching to explore the spiritual realities and challenges as they grow in their Christian faith. |
Each age group has its own teacher’s and pupils’ material but a common Bible focus. Age groups are:
| 3-4+ with Sparklers for pupils |
| 5-7+ with All Stars for pupils |
| 8-10+ with Trailblazers for pupils |
| 11-13+ with Lazer for pupils |
The New SALT teachers’ magazines have:
| 80 pages |
| colour features. |
| resource pages to photocopy |
Children's activity resources are full colour.
New SALT All Ages includes sermon outlines, as well as ideas for worship and adult groups. It provides resources for those using the Revised (or Common Worship) Lectionary. Return to top
We know that the better prepared the teacher is the more the lesson will help students. New SALT provides help for teachers:
| In the teacher’s manual each week the Bible focus helps teachers interact with the Bible and grow in faith. |
| An in-depth training article is in every issue to be pulled out and kept. This can be used individually or as a basis for group discussion. |
| Extra activities for mixed and wider age groups in each series in the syllabus. |
| Information about additional resources available and wider news of Scripture Union across the world. |
Training Seminar
Developed locally, this has been designed to help those who are using SALT for the first time. The programme will be especially helpful to the inexperienced teacher.
Video
A 20-minute video gives an introduction to New SALT and is available free on loan.
To further enhance the benefits of New SALT, log onto our website: www.newsalt.org.uk It features the complete syllabus, research data, sample material, and most importantly of all, new downloadable resource pages absolutely free!
