Grades 1–6: A Powerful God — Session 1: The Israelites at the Red Sea (November 5)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Map of Escape Materials: paper, markers Give every child a piece of paper and markers. Show them a map of the route the Israelites took when they fled Egypt and crossed the Red Sea. Direct them to draw their own map of the Israelites’ route, and encourage them to use […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God’s Plan for Families — Session 5: Paul Wrote About Families (October 29)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Family Roles Materials: no materials needed Tell your children that everyone brings different roles and talents to their family. On the whiteboard, write PARENTS, SIBLINGS, and YOU across the top. Ask: “What role do your parents have in your family? What talents do your parents have?” Write down their answers. Ask: “What role do […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God’s Plan for Families — Session 4: Ruth Helped Her Family (October 22)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Loving and Kind Materials: no materials needed Form your children into small groups of three to four kids. Instruct the children to share one compliment for each of the other children in their groups. Allow several children to share their compliments with the entire class. Afterward, tell your children that […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God’s Plan for Families — Session 3: Moses Taught Parents (October 15)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Crossword Puzzle Materials: crossword puzzle generator, printer, paper, pencils Before class, search online for “crossword puzzle generator.” Utilizing the generator, input words from today’s lesson with a brief clue for each word. After inputting the information, print off the crossword puzzle you have created. In class, give the children time […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God’s Plan for Families — Session 2: Abram Solved a Quarrel (October 8)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Nature Walk Materials: no materials needed Take your children for a walk outside. Encourage them to examine nature around them, from the trees, to the grass and bugs. As you walk with them, ask them about what they observe. Return to the room and tell the kids that they will […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: God’s Plan for Families — Session 1: Isaac and Rebekah (October 1)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Life Point Hunt Materials: poster board, markers, scissors Write the Life Point on poster board, and cut out each individual word; hide each word around your classroom. Write the Life Point on the whiteboard, but leave eight of the words as blanks. In class, tell your children they will work […]
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