Why is this thing called CUE Box?
CUE Box is designed to help prompt you as a parent to know how and when to connect with your child about spiritual issues. By providing daily and weekly CUEs, we are hoping to make faith an integral part of your everyday lives together.
What's the deal with the monthly virtue?
We've set it up this way because we want to make sure that your child is not only learning the Bible stories that we teach every Sunday, but that he or she is learning who God wants us to become. We believe that teaching virtues raises the bar for life application. Every virtue is a reflection of what God is doing in you to change the world around you. So learning virtues is one way of discovering who God has created us to be.
Will this product help teach my kid the Bible?
Absolutely! All of our teachings are based on principles found in the Bible. We focus on virtues that Jesus taught because we believe it helps us not just learn the stories found in the Bible but actually learn how to live out our faith in everyday situations.
What makes this resource different from other similar resources?
To our knowledge no other multi-media resource gives parents and church leaders a way to be on the same page every week as they simultaneously communicate spiritual truth to children. Instead of having church leaders and parents both trying to accomplish the same goal individually, CUE Box helps these two critical influences stay aligned in order to have maximum impact in the life of a child.
How can I use the contents in the box?
All of the pieces in this box are designed to CUE you to make the most of the everyday moments you spend with your child. Here are some of the CUES you will find inside:
CUE #1 – a DVD with one 15-minute video from studio252. Take it with you on the road or let it play while you make dinner. Whenever you watch it, this show is sure to stimulate some interesting dialogue. Afterward, you can play a music video of this month's virtue song and watch your kids dance along.
CUE #2 – Inside CUE Box there are four collectible cards. Each card is connected to a Bible story that demonstrates how the virtue is a reflection of, or a response to, God's character. Ask your kid to share the fun facts they've discovered about each story, and you might even learn something new.
If you want the full story, look inside for your very own Bible Story poster. There you will find a story you can read with your child at bedtime.
CUE #3 – a mystery widget that will remind you and your kid to put the virtue into action this month.
MORE – When you purchase CUE Box, your child will also get an access code that unlocks videos, music, games and more from the studio252.tv website. Visit the site for ideas to keep your family connected with what goes on at church every Sunday.
What additional resources do you have for me as a parent?
In the parent section of the studio252.tv website you will find additional CUES not included in the box:
CUE #4 – Four separate discussion guides that you can download each month. Plan one meal each week when you and your family can be together and have an intentional conversation. These guides will help you learn more about the virtue and about each other.
CUE #5 – Special downloadable note cards, and the ability to write your child a note to be placed in his or her studio252.tv profile. Spend a few minutes in the morning writing your child a note and see how it impacts the rest of the day.
And there's more online:
Download extra STORIES for more bedtime opportunities.
Watch the VIRTUE OVERVIEW video (for parents only), which explains how the virtue is a reflection of God's character working in us to change the world around us. It will unpack the month's Bible stories and give you tips on how you can encourage your child to put the virtue into action.
Listen to the PARENT LINK LIVE podcast, which is designed to help you keep perspective even amid the day-to-day of crayon-colored walls, missing homework, and three-week-old mac and cheese discoveries under the sofa.
Read blogs by parents for parents. If you are looking for a little encouragement, creativity or just a thoughtful parenting insight, these blogs are sure to deliver.
How can I make the most of the online experience?
Studio252.tv will have new content throughout the week, so it's best to create an account and come back often so you can see the latest videos and access the latest ideas. Once your child creates a username and password, they will have their very own user profile where they can store all of their favorite things from around the site. Only your child will have access to their profile, so don't worry—no outside sharing means that this is a safe site for everyone.
How do I know that the Studio252.tv website is safe for my children?
No personal information will be collected from any child accessing the studio252.tv website. The website will ask for a parent e-mail address in order to activate your child's account and will collect credit card information only if you choose to purchase a CUE Box electronically. No user will be able to access another user's account information. No user information will be shared with outside parties. For the peace of mind of every user, this site will be submitted for certification by TRUSTe.