Learn more about the journey that led to us equipping kids to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter.
Meet Elizabeth Urbanowicz, the classroom teacher who developed these materials for her students.
Meet members of our team who have contributed to curriculum development.
Hear from real users of the Foundation Curriculum.
Learn what we believe about God, Jesus, Scripture, and more.
Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt
Children Ages 4-7
Scaredy Squirrel loves life in his tree where everything is safe, predictable, and, well…rather boring. That is, until one day when something unpredictable happens and Scaredy Squirrel finds himself leaping from his tree and out into the great unknown.
Questions Just for Fun
Of all the things Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of, which do you think is most scary?
Questions to Think Critically and Biblically
Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of a lot of dangers out in the world. According to the Bible, why are things like germs, poison ivy, and killer bees dangerous?
Discussion Guide - Read Genesis 3:17-19. Discuss how one of the punishments of Adam’s sin was God cursing the ground. Because the ground is cursed, things like germs, poison ivy, and killer bees are dangerous.
Will things always be this way? Will there always be dangers on Earth?
Discussion Guide - Read Isaiah 11:6-9. Discuss how, when Jesus returns and makes the earth new, there will be no more dangers. All of God’s creation will work and get along as God originally designed.
Just like Scaredy Squirrel, we may find ourselves nervous about different things. How should we respond when we feel nervous?
Discussion Guide - Read Philippians 4:4-8. Discuss how the proper response when we are anxious is to rejoice in the Lord, pray, give thanks, and focus on what is true. (If your child struggles with anxiety, you may want to write these verses out on a card that they can keep with them.)
Bonus Question - If you have gone through Foundation Attributes of God Curriculum, ask, “What are one or two of God’s attributes that should help us trust him at times when we feel scared?”
Discussion Guide - Discuss any of the following attributes.
God Is Immutable - God Never Changes
God Is Omnipotent - God Is All Powerful
God Is Omnipresent - God Is Everywhere
God Is Wise - God Always Knows and Does What Is Best
God Is Faithful - God Always Keeps His Promises
God Is Good - God Always Acts Kindly Toward His Creation
You can help solidify each attribute you discuss by reviewing one of the games played in the curriculum when learning that attribute and reviewing the Scripture memory.
Join the Foundation Worldview Book Club
Each month we provide recommended reading with discussion questions for you and your child. Don't miss next month's recommendations from Foundation Worldview!