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About 252 Basics
IT’S SIMPLE. ORANGE IS A STRATEGY THAT COMBINES THE CRITICAL INFLUENCES OF THE CHURCH AND HOME TO INCITE WONDER, PROVOKE DISCOVERY AND FUEL PASSION IN THE HEARTS OF THE NEXT GENERATION.
That’s why all our curriculum, including 252 BASICS, focuses on three main environments:
Church (252 Basics Groups)
Home (252 Basics Home)
Combined Experiences (252 Basics FX)
252 Basics is the big umbrella—think golf or even picnic table umbrella—that covers all things elementary age.
START HERE > 252 BASICS GROUPS
When you see the word “basics” in the title, well, you sort of think foundational, essential, right? That’s what 252 Basics does—it equips kids from kindergarten through fifth grade with basic truths.
The story of God reveals the character of God. That’s why 252 Basics uses Bible stories to teach core virtues. And to make it easy to understand, each principle is supported by a weekly Bottom Line—a short phrase so easy to remember that it can be reinforced at home throughout the week. In fact, when a kid transitions into middle school, we want that child to have experienced and own three basic truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52 (light bulb moment—now you know what the 252 means):
- I need to make the wise choice.
- I can trust God no matter what.
- I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
These truths are reinforced each week in an easy-to-use curriculum that is designed to put your mind at ease and your heart into overdrive.
We also focus on a core virtue each month. Why virtues? Because they display God’s character. And when we live them out, not only do we understand His heart more, so do the people around us.
On the whole, 252 Basics utilizes Bible stories, a core virtue, and a memory verse each month while offering engaging presentations of the 3 Basic Truths. We also throw in some unforgettable illustrations of how God works in our lives to make us more like Him. To top it off, you receive each month’s virtue song, which can be used during your worship or music time to give the curriculum that added depth. 252 Basics—comprehensive, but simple.
GO HERE > 252 BASICS HOME
In addition to 252 Basics Groups curriculum providing you with resources for large group/small group environments, we also equip you with resources for the home. We call them Parent CUES because they’re designed to help (or “cue”) parents reinforce stories and virtues at home.
Fridge Door Card: Parent’s notes to encourage parents to interact with and teach their children about faith and character
GodTime Card: Kids’ notes to help children establish a consistent devotional experience
In addition to these items includes with your subscription, we’ve also developed several other great resources for the home.
Studio252.tv, a website where parents and kids can connect with videos and other resources during the week. And CUE Box, another unique tool, raises the excitement level for kids to learn about the virtues at home through collectible cards, mystery widgets, a specially-produced sitcom and more.
MEET HERE > 252 BASICS FX
Orange is at its strongest when multiple families are connecting with each other and with church leaders weekly or monthly. That’s why we include, FREE with your subscription, easy-to-produce Family Experiences that put parents and kids in the same room. This unique shared event opens the door for conversations at home.
Everything you need comes with your subscription. But if you want to enhance any environment with more videos, more resources or more training we have many additional resources to help you do something more in each of these areas as well. For more info on these resources, click here.
Click here to find out how 252 Basics is part of the Orange Strategy, and how it aligns with First Look and XP3 Students.
If you’re curious about the foundation of faith behind 252 Basics, we would love for you to click here to read through our Statement of Faith.
