Cubbies Update

Editor's Notes

1. • Our old friend Cubbie Bear has a new, more expressive look and personality. He lives on a wonderful farm called Apple Acres. He loves hopping, jumping and playing like any preschooler. Cubbie couldn’t be happier in his new environment because he can eat his favorite snack, juicy apples, to his little heart’s content.   • There’s another reason why he enjoys living at Apple Acres – and this reason is much more important! Cubbie Bear’s best friend, Timothy, lives at Apple Acres! (We will introduce Timothy and his family at another time.)   • Timothy’s family owns the farm. Timothy and Cubbie get to spend their days exploring all the farm has to offer: hay rides, the petting zoo, the playground, apple picking, tractors, kiddie train rides, apple cider donuts from the bakery and much more.  
2. • Luvie Lamb is a fun-loving, playful little lamb. • She lives at the petting zoo. But she always manages to escape to join Cubbie and Timothy on their adventures. • Luvie also has a mischievous side. She enjoys playing silly jokes on Timothy and Cubbie.  
3. • Katie Collie is the family dog. • Like most Border Collies, she’s very athletic and smart. • She likes to show off her amazing dog tricks. • Katie’s also very loyal. She keeps a watchful eye on Timothy and Cubbie during their adventures on the farm.
4. Total Time Teaching reinforces Bible teaching by coordinating all activities of a Cubbies club meeting around the lesson theme.
5. Bear Hug B, a note to parents, the Cubbies motto and more are also included in the Apple Acres Entrance Booklet.
6. • AppleSeed will be released in 2013. • HoneyComb will be released in 2014. • Both titles feature the apple farm setting and theme. • These two names have biblical connections. Jesus talks about seeds in the Parable of the Sower. The seed represents the Word of God. The Bible also mentions honey combs and honey several times when referring to God’s Word.   They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. (Psalm 19:10, NIV) (1984)   How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psalm 119:103, NIV) (1984)
7. • Like the current handbooks, there will be a page that parents use to teach their child the Bible lesson. • The same teaching card visuals that kids will see in club are pictured in the lesson as a visual reinforcement.
8. Parent Pause feature in the corner offers tips and resource ideas for parents.
9. • Each year of Cubbies will cover both Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories. • The lessons will place special focus on what each story teaches us about God’s character. This will help Cubbies grow in their respect for God (Modern-Day Joseph Master Life Thread One).
10. • In Lesson Time, leaders will use three to five different 11” x 17” teaching cards. They can display them while they teach to keep Cubbies engaged. • These images will also be available for purchase as digital slides to use with a projector and screen in larger club settings.
11. • Cubbies will continue to feature the popular blue vest with red trim. • Enhanced design reflects the new theme. • The A and C from the classic vest will remain as visual cues to the key verses in Cubbies: “All have sinned” and “Christ died for us.”
12. • On the upper left, the vest will feature a mesh pocket . • This will be a convenient place to store achievement emblems. • Emblems will be clearly visible to parents.
13. Cubbies will fill their letters with red and green apple emblems. These will transition nicely into Red Jewels and Green Jewels when the children move up to Sparks.