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Gods Beautiful World

MARCH 4
BIBLE STORY
MARCH 11
BIBLE STORY
Sun, Moon, and Stars

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Sun, Moon, and Stars (Pack Item 1) flashlights day and night scenes to make simple puzzles
Flowers, Grass, and Trees

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Flowers, Grass, and Trees (Pack Item 2) seed catalog packets of flower and vegetable seed, clean play sand toy gardening tools
MARCH 25
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MARCH 18
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Animals Here and There

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Animals Here and There (Pack Item 3) recording of animal sounds
God Made People

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture God Made People (Pack Item 4) nonbreakable hand mirror family play figures
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1s and 2s Leader Guide
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Use rest room/change diapers. (5-10 minutes) Enjoy a snack. (5-10 minutes) Listen to quiet music and relax. (10-20 minutes) Do, move, play! (35-45 minutes) Put away materials. (5 minutes)
REMINDERS Use a calm, quiet voice.
Focus attention on the preschoolers. Check diapers often. Review parents instructions and medical information for preschoolers. Release children to authorized adults only. Thank families for bringing their children to church.
Teaching TIPS
Thank 1s and 2s when you see them taking turns. They can begin to understand the concept of taking turns easier than the idea of sharing. Redirect a child to another activity or toy when she takes an object away from another child. Gently turn her in the direction you want her to go.
Please label all belongings and take-home materials so they can be returned to the childrens diaper bags.
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Bible Teaching for Kids 1s & 2s Leader Guide 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Thank you for serving!

Sky Lights
Bible Story

Genesis 1:14-19
Bible Fun Activities

Look at Bible story picture Work picture puzzles Make crayon rubbings Play sun & moon game Shine flashlights
DONT FORGET!
Put take-home items in childrens bags. Make a final diaper check. Release children to authorized adults. Leave the room neat and clean.
Every Sunday 1s & 2s learn when they . . .

Listen to music Play with toys Explore nature items Look at pictures Read books Hear the Bible story Enjoy a light snack Relate to teachers and other kids
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Place a flashlight; the picture Sun, Moon, and Stars (Pack); and a Bible in a gift bag. Invite children to look in the bag. When a child finds the flashlight, guide her to shine the flashlight on the picture. Open the Bible to Genesis 1 as you tell children God made the sun, moon, and stars. Locate pictures of day and night scenes and glue them on poster board. Cut each picture in 2 or 3 pieces to make simple puzzles. As children work puzzles, mention that people do some things in the daytime and other things at nighttime. Name a few daytime and nighttime activities. Thank God for the sun, moon, and stars. Tape cardboard moon, sun, and star cutouts on a table. Put a piece of thin paper over the shapes. Guide a child to gently rub across the paper with a crayon. Talk about Gods making lights for the sky. Sing the song about sun, moon, and stars (see left). Pretend to get out of bed; eat breakfast; and get ready to go to bed. Ask children when people do these things. Thank God for day and night and the sun, moon, and stars. Tape moon and star cutouts over the ends of flashlights. As preschoolers shine the lights on the wall or floor, talk about the skylights God made. Guide children to complete the activity on the back of the Early Bible Steps page. Say the Bible phrase as you talk about times when childrens families are outdoors.
Life Application for 1s and 2s
Preschoolers will learn that God made the sun, moon, and stars.
Bible Story
Work picture puzzles

Based on Genesis 1:14-19 God made everything. He said, Let there be lights. There was the sun! It was daytime! Then God made the bright shining moon. He made the twinkling stars. It was nighttime! God made the daytime for work, and He made the nighttime for sleep and rest. God liked the lights He made for the sky. Bible Phrase God made the sun, moon, and stars. Genesis 1:16
Make crayon rubbings
Play sun & moon game
Shine flashlights Sing.

Use the tune God Is So Good to sing these words: God made the sun, God made the stars, God made the moon, God is good to us. I see the sun, I see the stars, I see the moon, in Gods big, big sky.
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A Beautiful World
Bible Story

Genesis 1:9-13

Look at Bible story picture Discover seed Go on a nature walk Make a flower picture Feel and guess
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Put the picture Flowers, Grass, and Trees (Pack) and a seed catalog with the Bible. Sit down and invite a few children to join you. Talk about the pretty flowers God made. Let children see the colors and varieties. Ask a child to hold the Bible story picture as you open the Bible and tell the Bible story. Locate a few packets of flower and vegetable seed and seal them in clear contact plastic. Hide packets in a shallow box with clean sand. Direct a child to play in the sand to see what he can find. When he pulls out a seed packet, tell him God made plants with seed. Put away the seed packets and sand when a teacher cannot supervise this activity. Take children on a walk outside. Give each child a masking tape bracelet (sticky side out). As you walk outdoors, tell 1s and 2s to look for nature items to put on their bracelets. Put paper, assorted flower stickers, crayons, and the Early Bible Steps page on a table. Invite children to make flower pictures. As they work, tell them about the beautiful flowers and trees God made. Write the Bible phrase on each childs page. Show children the story picture on the Early Bible Steps page. In a paper bag hide toy gardening tools, leaf or blade of grass, twig, flower. Ask a child to reach in the bag and try to guess what the item is. After she guesses, mention how it helps us care for Gods world. Sing the song about Gods world. (See left.)
Preschoolers will learn that God made flowers, grass, and trees.
Bible Story
Discover seed

Genesis 1:9-13 God was happy about the world He made. God wanted to make more things for His world. God made green grass to grow. Then He made bright flowers to grow. God made tall trees with leaves. God helped the flowers, grass, and trees grow. Bible Phrase God made every plant to grow. Genesis 1:11
Go on a nature walk
Make a flower picture
Sing.
Use the tune Ring Around the Rosie to sing these words: We walk around our church, We walk around our church, Flowers, bushes, We see things God made.
Feel and guess
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Animals, Animals
Bible Story

Genesis 1:20-25,30

Look at Bible story picture Play with farm animals Read books about animals Listen to animal sounds Pretend to care for animals
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Put a few pictures of animals and the Bible story picture facedown on the floor. Invite a child to toss a wadded paper towel on a picture, turn it over, and identify the animals. Ask if the animal makes a sound. When a child turns over the story picture, open the Bible and tell the Bible story. Put toy farm animals with the cardboard blocks and Bible opened to Genesis 1. As children pretend to feed and care for the animals, ask them about animals on a farm. Thank God for animals. Gather several books that feature realistic-looking animals. Put the books on a blanket or quilt. While children enjoy looking at the books, tell them that God made all the animals. Sing the song about animals (see left). Play a recording of familiar animal sounds. (Check with Sunday School teachers about CDs with sounds.) Help children identify the animals they hear. Invite preschoolers to make animal sounds. Show boys and girls the Bible story picture on the Early Bible Steps page. Get a few toy animals, clean pet food dish, and a shoe box. When children begin to take care of the animals, talk to them about ways people care for pets and other animals (like farm animals or zoo animals). Open the Bible to Genesis 1 and say the Bible phrase.
Preschoolers will know every animal was made by God.
Bible Story
Play with farm animals

Based on Genesis 1:20-25,30 God said, Let there be animals. God made big animals, and He made little animals. He made birds, and He made fish. God made animals to walk on the ground, and He made animals to swim in the water. Some animals sleep at night, and some sleep in the day. God liked the animals He made. Bible Phrase God made animals. Genesis 1:25
Read books about animals
Listen to animal sounds
Pretend to care for animals Sing.

Use the tune Skip to My Lou to sing these words: God made the bluebirds* in the sky. God made the bluebirds in the sky. God made the bluebirds in the sky, God made a beautiful world.
* Substitute: pink pigs (on the ground), brown cows, white kitties, black dogs, and so on. ETC-8 Spring 2012 1s and 2s Leader Guide
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People!
Bible Story
God Made People

Genesis 1:26-29; 2:7,15,18,21-24

Look at Bible story picture Look in a mirror Play with family figures Play a circle game Make a people picture
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Spread a plastic cloth on the floor and invite children to sit around the edges. Direct children to pass the picture around the circle and look at it. When the picture gets back to you, tell boys and girls about the first people God made. Put a small blanket and pillow on the floor. When a child seems interested in the items, hand him a mirror. As the child looks at himself, tell him God made his eyes, his nose, his ears. Thank God for helping boys and girls grow. Put family play figures in the blocks center. As a child pretends with the figures, talk about the people in her family. Thank God for each family member. Tell the child God made every person. Show the child the picture of Adam and Eve on the Early Bible Steps page. Lead children to form a circle and do what you do: Stand up. Hold your hands in the air, then down to touch your toes. Touch ears, nose, mouth, and head. Sit down. Clap hands twice. As children settle after the activity, talk to them about the fun you have with friends. Comment that God made people and loves them. Sing the song about people (see left). Put a long piece of clear contact plastic on the wall at childrens eye level, sticky side out. Below it set a basket holding magazine pictures of people. Invite 1s and 2s to choose pictures to stick on the plastic. As children work side by side, thank them for cooperating. Tell children that God made them and wants them to be kind to one another.
Preschoolers will learn that God made people.
Look in a mirror
Bible Story
God Made People
Genesis 1:26-29; 2:7,15,18,21-24 God made the sun, moon, and stars. God made flowers, grass, and trees. God made animals. Then God made the most special thing of allHe made people! God made people to help take care of His world. The people could talk to God. He was their friend. God was glad He made people. Bible Phrase God made people. Genesis 1:27
Play with family figures
Play a circle game
Sing.
Use the tune London Bridge to sing these words: God made* me, and God made you, God made me, God made you, God made me, and God made you, God made everyone.
* Substitute loves for made. Spring 2012 1s and 2s Leader Guide
Make a people picture
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We Love Jesus
APRIL 1
BIBLE STORY
APRIL 8
BIBLE STORY
People Welcomed Jesus

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture People Welcomed Jesus (Pack Item 5) large tree leaf toy telephones
Supper with Friends

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Supper with Jesus (Pack Item 6) magazine pictures of preschoolers wheat bread
APRIL 15
BIBLE STORY
APRIL 22
BIBLE STORY
APRIL 29
BIBLE STORY
A Man Thanked Jesus

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture A Man Thanked Jesus (Pack Item 7) shirt box empty food boxes toy cash register
Jesus and His Friends

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Jesus and His Friends (Pack Item 8) bubble solution tennis balls cardboard gift wrap tube laundry basket
Jesus Helped a Woman

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Jesus Helped a Woman (Pack Item 9) two long cardboard boxes (for tunnels) gauze or cloth strips
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Play becomes a Bible-learning experience when it has a spiritual purpose. Relate preschoolers play to the Bible story, Bible truth, and Bible phrase. Ones and 2s learn through curiosity. They are born with the need to discover, explore, and know why.
Please label all belongings and take-home materials so they can be returned to the childrens diaper bags.
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A Special Welcome
Bible Story

Matthew 21:1-11,14-16

Look at Bible story picture Make a leaf picture Talk on telephones Stack & snap blocks Walk in a parade
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Cover the Bible story picture with a cloth. When a child peeks under the cloth to discover the picture, talk about Jesus riding the donkey to Jerusalem. Tell the child the people were happy to see Jesus and they loved Him. Tape a large leaf on a table and lay a piece of thin paper over it. Tape the paper at the edges to prevent its slipping. Guide a child to rub a crayon gently over the paper to make a leaf design appear. Talk about the leaves and branches the children waved as Jesus rode the donkey into the city. Set two toy telephones on a table. Use one to begin a conversation with a preschooler. As you chat, tell the child you are glad he came to church. Mention that at church you hear about Jesus and that He is special. While 1s or 2s enjoy snapping large plastic blocks and stacking cardboard blocks, turn in the Bible to pictures of Jesus. Say that we learn from the Bible that Jesus is special. Tell preschoolers about the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the donkey. Invite children to walk around the room with you to find things that tell about Jesus. Look for pictures, a Bible, the Early Bible Steps page, and books about Jesus. Say the Bible phrase when a child finds a picture. Sing the song Oh, How I Love Jesus.
Preschoolers will sense that people loved Jesus and knew He was special.
Make a leaf picture
Bible Story

Matthew 21:1-11,14-16 Jesus rode to town on a donkey. Many people saw Jesus as He rode into the town. The people knew Jesus was special. They ran on the road to see Him. The people laid their coats on the road. Some spread tree branches on the road. Children shouted happy words because they loved Jesus. Jesus was happy to hear the words the people shouted. Bible Phrase People shouted words of love to Jesus. Matthew 21:9
Talk on telephones
Stack & snap blocks
Walk in a parade Sing.

Use the tune Oh, How I Love Jesus to sing these words: Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me.*
* Substitute: Because He loves me so. Spring 2012 1s and 2s Leader Guide
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April 8
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A Special Supper
Bible Story
Supper with Friends
Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Look at Bible story picture Find pictures of Jesus Make a friends collage Pretend to cook Taste wheat bread
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Ask a child to hold the picture Supper with Friends (Pack). Talk about what the people in the picture are doing. Relate it to things the child does. Say the Bible phrase to help the child know that Jesus wants us to love Him and remember Him. Sit on the floor with a preschooler and let her turn pages of the Read to Me Bible for Kids to find pictures of Jesus. Recall the event associated with each picture. Tell the child that Jesus wants us to think about Him and love Him. Give a child a piece of paper, several magazine pictures of preschoolers, and a glue stick. Tell her she can make a collage showing people who are special to Jesus. While the child works, sing songs about Jesus. Comment that Jesus loved His friends and ate a special meal with them. Say the Bible phrase. Suggest that a child cook a pretend meal. As the child serves you, tell about Jesus special supper with His helpers. Comment that Jesus loved His friends and wanted them to remember Him. Show the child the picture on the Early Bible Steps page. Sing the song about Jesus. (See left.) Put a sign on the door to let parents know you are serving bread to the children. Serve small pieces of bread to preschoolers seated at the table. Tell children that Jesus gave bread to His helpers at the special supper. Show preschoolers the picture on the Early Bible Steps page.

Preschoolers will hear and talk about Jesus.
Find pictures of Jesus

Bible Story
Supper with Friends
Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Jesus wanted to have a special supper with His friends. Peter and John got the supper ready. Jesus other friends came to the supper. Jesus gave His friends bread to eat. Then He gave them juice. While they ate, Jesus said: Remember Me, and always think about Me. Bible Phrase Jesus said, Remember Me. Luke 22:19
Make a friends collage
Pretend to cook
Sing.
Taste wheat bread
Use the tune Jesus Loves Me to sing these words: Yes, I love Jesus, Yes, I love Jesus. Yes, I love Jesus. I can remember Him.
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A Special Thank You
Bible Story
A Man Thanked Jesus

Luke 17:11-19

Look at Bible story picture Shop for groceries Color with crayons Read books Work puzzles
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Put the story picture in a shirt box and replace the lid. When a child finds the Bible story picture, point out the men who were made well. Remind the preschooler that the Bible says we are to be thankful. Gather empty food boxes, paper bags with handles, a toy cash register and shopping cart (opt.), and the Bible. Suggest that children pretend to shop for groceries. Thank God for good food to eat and taking care of us. Comment that Jesus cared about the men who were sick with sores on their bodies. Tell children Jesus was glad a man said thank you after he was made well. Put three chunk crayons, a large box, and the Early Bible Steps page in a learning center. Suggest that children decorate the box. While they work, show them the picture on todays Early Bible Steps page. Tell the children that Jesus loved people and helped them. He was happy the man said thank you. Put a few books about Jesus on a towel. Encourage a child to look at a book, and open the Read to Me Bible for Kids to pictures of Jesus. Thank God for Jesus and His love for us. Name people or things for which we can say thank you to God. Locate two puzzles with 3-5 pieces each (look for single object pictures, such as fruit, vegetables, animals). If a puzzle showing Jesus is available, include it. Suggest that friends work together. Thank them for being kind. Tell them Jesus was glad a man said thank you to Him.

Preschoolers will become aware that people thanked Jesus for helping them.
Shop for groceries
Bible Story
A Man Thanked Jesus

Luke 17:11-19 One day Jesus walked down the road. He saw some sick men. Jesus, Jesus, the men shouted. Please make us well. Jesus made the men well. One man said, Thank You, Jesus, for making me well. Jesus was glad the man said thank you. Bible Phrase Be thankful. Colossians 3:15
Color with crayons
Read books Sing.
Use the tune Farmer in the Dell to sing these words: Jesus helped ten men, Jesus helped ten men, One day Jesus helped ten men, He made them well again. One man said thank you, one man said thank you. The man ran back just to say, Jesus, I thank You.
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A Day with Friends
Bible Story

John 21:1-17

Chase bubbles Pretend to cook Work puzzles Roll balls through a tube Play Who Does Jesus Love?
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As children chase bubbles, comment about the fun friends have together. Relate this to Jesus love for His friends and the things they did together. Show children a picture of Jesus and the fishermen. Invite preschoolers to pretend to cook breakfast for friends. Talk about what people like to eat for breakfast. Remark that Jesus cooked fish for His friends. Show children the Bible story picture. Remind 1s and 2s that Jesus had friends, and He helped His friends. Put two or three puzzles on the floor. Use Bible-related puzzles or ones that show food familiar to children. While children fits pieces in the frames, comment on the things you have seen children do today. Remark that at church we learn about Jesus and His friends. Jesus loved His friends, and they loved Him. Sing the song at left or the song Jesus Loves Me. Put several tennis balls, a large diameter tube, and a laundry basket on the floor. Encourage two children to take turns rolling a ball through the tube with the other catching it in the basket as it rolls out. After a few turns, children can swap roles. While children roll the balls, sing a song about Jesus and say todays Bible phrase. Begin describing a child by physical features or what he is wearing. Challenge other children to guess the friend being described. Remark that friends at church can know Jesus loves them. Tell boys and girls that Jesus is our friend, just as He was the fishermens friend. Sing the song Oh, How I Love Jesus or another simple song about Jesus.

Preschoolers will hear about Jesus as a friend.
Pretend to cook
Bible Story

John 21:1-17 Peter and his friends wanted to fish. They tried all night, but they caught no fish! Jesus stood at the edge of the water. He saw the fishermen. He told the men to put their nets back in the water to catch fish. The fishermen did what Jesus said. That is when they caught lots of fish! Jesus cooked fish for breakfast. Jesus loved His fishermen friends and they loved Him. Bible Phrase Jesus said, You are My friends. John 15:14
Work puzzles
Roll balls through a tube
Sing.
Play Who Does Jesus Love?
Use the tune London Bridge to sing these words: Jesus had some special friends, special friends, special friends. Jesus had some special friends; Jesus *loved them.
*Substitute: cooked for, ate with. Spring 2012 1s and 2s Leader Guide
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April 29
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A Happy Day
Bible Story

Luke 13:10-13,17

Look at Bible story picture Crawl through a tunnel Bandage dolls Make a get-well card Read books outdoors
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Invite two children to join hands and walk around the room to find the story picture. Tell children that the story about the woman with the hurt back is in the Bible. Tell the Bible story as one child holds the picture and another holds the Bible. Find two boxes large enough for children to crawl through a tunnel. Tell preschoolers the woman at church had a hurt back and could not do many things like the children. Thank God for Jesus love for people. Put the Bible, two baby dolls, and some gauze or cloth strips on a table. Suggest that children bandage the dolls. Ask them about times they have been hurt and needed bandages. Mention that people were happy Jesus helped them. Put paper, washable markers, and colorful stickers on a table. Suggest that a child make a card for a family member or friend who is sick or hurt. Talk about the woman Jesus loved and helped. Sing the song about Jesus (see left). Get books about Jesus, the Early Bible Steps Page, and Read to Me Bible for Kids. Invite children to go outdoors with you to a safe area to read books. Talk about the woman at church who was hurt. Open the Bible to John 15:9. Remind children Jesus said, I love you.
Preschoolers will sense the love people had for Jesus.
Crawl through a tunnel

Bible Story

Based on Luke 13:10-13,17 Jesus saw a woman at church who was bent over. Her back was hurt. Jesus loved the woman. He wanted to make her well. Jesus told the woman to come to Him. He made the woman well so she could stand straight and tall. How happy the woman was! Jesus cared about her! How wonderful that Jesus made her well. Bible Phrase Jesus said, I love you. John 15:9
Bandage dolls
Make a get-well card
Read books outdoors Sing.

Use the tune Jesus Loves Me to sing these words: Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, * He loves me all the time.
* Substitute: He cares about us, too. Spring 2012 1s and 2s Leader Guide
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Gods Plan for Families

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Moses Family Cared for Him

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Moses Family Cared for Him (Pack Item 10) laundry items to fold play dough
Obeds Family Loved Him

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Obeds Family Loved Him (Pack Item 11) file folder variety of small clothing items for a baby pictures of families & family items, actual items
MAY 27
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MAY 20
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Abram Was Kind

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture Abram Was Kind (Pack Item 12) several hats (sports, worker, dress-up) clear plastic drink bottle peg-type clothespins
A Family Helped Elisha

VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED Bible picture A Family Helped Elisha (Pack Item 13) pillow small suitcase or backpack plastic place mats
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Make eye contact with preschoolers as you talk to them to help them feel special and important. Think of a positive thing to say to parents when they return for their child. You could write one or two words on a sticky note to remind you of a positive or happy experience of the session. Please label all belongings and take-home materials so they can be returned to the childrens diaper bags.
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Families Care
Bible Story

Exodus 2:1-10

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Invite children to walk around the room with you looking for pictures of families. When you see the Bible story picture, sit down and talk about Moses family. Remind children that God is good to us and wants our families to care for us. Get small clothes, socks, or baby blankets for children to fold. Mention that families work together to care for one another. Relate this to Moses family caring for him. Thank God for the childrens families. Provide fresh play dough and a few craft sticks or cookie cutters. As children roll, pound, and cut the dough, talk about ways the children can use their hands to help their families. Show the picture on todays Early Bible Steps page and tell the Bible story. Put a doll, blanket, baby wipes, and plastic baby dish in a small wagon or the doll bed. A child may pull the doll in the wagon or pretend to feed the baby. As the child plays, sing about families. (See left.) Mention that God wants families to care for their children. Say the Bible phrase. Get a few large toy vehicles for the block center. Make masking tape roads on the floor. As children drive the cars and trucks, talk to them about their family vehicles. Suggest that families care for children, and Moses family cared for him. Say the Bible phrase; then sing the song at left.
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Bible Story

Exodus 2:1-10 One day a baby was born. The babys family loved him. Mother made a special basket for the baby. The babys sister loved him, too. She helped watch the baby for Mother. Who was the baby boy? His name was Moses! God made Moses and gave him a family to care for him. Bible Phrase Care for your family. 1 Timothy 1:4
Create with play dough
Care for a doll
Sing.
Use the tune Farmer in the Dell to sing these words: God is good to us, God is good to us, God gave us families, God is good to us.
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Families Love
Bible Story
Obeds Family Loved Him

Ruth 4:13-17

Look at Bible story picture Fill and dump Play with family figures Make a mural Match objects and pictures
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Slip the Bible story picture in a file folder and put it with the Bible in a learning center. Ask a child to look inside the folder. Tell the Bible story, emphasizing that family members love one another. Locate a small diaper bag, baby rattle, plastic bottle, and a baby blanket. Encourage a child to explore the bag. As he pulls out the items, talk about how the items are used to care for babies. Tell the preschooler about Obeds family and their love for one another. Put a few toy family figures with the blocks for children to use in pretend play. Talk about families and the things they do. Name people in the preschoolers families. Show the picture on the Early Bible Steps page as you mention Baby Obeds family. Put a large piece of paper on the floor with pictures of families, glue sticks, and tape. Children can tape or glue pictures on the paper. Thank them for working together. Talk about activities families enjoy. Sing a song about families (see left) and listen to songs about families (on Music and More CD). Find pictures of familiar objects such as food, car, shoe, house, and so on. Get objects that are similar (like a toy car, house, plastic food, baby shoe). Tell a child to look at a picture and find an object that is similar to it. Mention ways the objects can be used by families to show love to one another.
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Fill and dump
Bible Story
Obeds Family Cared for Him

Ruth 4:13-17 Boaz and Ruth and Naomi were a family. God sent a baby boy to Ruth and Boaz. Now there were four people in the family. Everyone was happy about the baby. Friends came to see the baby. They said, This baby will make you happy, Naomi. Friends named the baby Obed. Baby Obeds family loved him. Bible Phrase Love one another. John 15:17
Play with family figures
Make a mural
Sing.
Use the tune Farmer in the Dell to sing these words: We love one another, We love one another, My famly laughs and plays together, We love one another.
Match objects and pictures
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May 20
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Families Show Kindness
Bible Story
Abram Was Kind

Genesis 13:1-12,14-18

Look at Bible story picture Draw with chunk crayons Guess whats missing Try on hats Work puzzles/drop clothespins in bottle
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Invite a child to hold the Bible while you talk about the people in the picture. Mention that Abram was kind to Lot. Tell more of the story if the child shows interest. Comment that God wants us to be kind to our families. Put chunk crayons and sheets of paper on a tray and set it on the floor or a table. While a child draws, suggest things she does to help family members. Thank her for working with friends. Thank her for being kind to her family. Sing the song about being kind (see left). Put a few small toys, the Bible, and Early Bible Steps page under a baby blanket. Remove the blanket for a child and talk about each item. Cover the items again. Remove one item at a time and lead the child to guess what is missing. Put a few clean hats near a mirror. Include worker hats and sports caps. While children try on hats, thank them for helping at church. Tell preschoolers that Abram was helpful to his family. Say the Bible phrase.
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Preschoolers will identify ways family members show kindness.
Draw with chunk crayons
Bible Story
Abram Was Kind

Genesis 13:1-12,14-18 Abrams and Lots families were moving. People, wagons, and animals walked to their new home. Abram told Lot he could choose where he wanted to live. Lot chose a place for his family to live, and Abram chose a place for his family to live. God was glad Abram was kind to Lot. Bible Phrase Be kind to everyone. Galatians 6:10
Guess whats missing
Try on hats
Work puzzles/drop clothespins in bottle Sing.

Use the tune God Is So Good to sing these words: I can be kind,* I can be kind, I can be kind to my family.
* Substitute: I can show love.
Get a clear plastic water bottle and a few wooden peg-type clothespins. Put these with one or two wooden puzzles. Drop clothespins in the bottle to get a childs interest. Suggest another child work a puzzle while he waits for a turn. Talk to preschoolers about being kind and taking turns with toys at church. Tell them God wants us to be kind and helpful.
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May 27
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Families Help
Bible Story

2 Kings 4:8-13

Look at Bible story picture Pack a suitcase Build with tools Set the table Work puzzles & snap blocks
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Lay the story picture on a pillow in a center. When a child rests on the pillow, tell her that the family helped Elisha by making a bed for him. Perhaps he had a pillow. Thank God for families who are kind and help others. Bring a small suitcase or backpack and a few clothing items for children to pack. Talk about Elisha traveling to different towns to tell people about God. Suggest that he may have carried items in a bag. Sing a song about helping. (See left.) Add a few toy tools to the blocks center. As children enjoy building and stacking, mention people who use tools and why. Tell boys and girls that Elishas friends worked to build a room for their friend. Families today can do things for their friends to show they care. Provide plastic place mats (or large pieces of paper) for setting the table. Mention that church families can help others by preparing food for them. Tell children God wants us to help others. Put two wooden puzzles on the floor with some plastic blocks and the Bible. While one child works a puzzle, another can snap blocks together. Thank children for cooperating and working together. Show children the Bible story picture on the Early Bible Steps page. Tell about Elishas kind friends who helped him. Thank God for families who help other people.
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Pack a suitcase
Bible Story

Based on 2 Kings 4:8-13 Elisha went to many towns to tell people about God. In one town a woman and her husband were kind to Elisha. They asked him to eat with them. They made a special room in their house where Elisha could rest. Elisha was glad the family helped him. He was glad God gave him kind friends. Bible Phrase God wants us to help others. Deuteronomy 15:11
Build with tools
Set the table
Sing.
Work puzzles & snap blocks
Use the tune Farmer in the Dell to sing these words: We can help our friends, We can help our friends, We can *water garden flowers, We can help our friends.
* Substitute: cook and sweep and clean; feed the dog and get the paper; and so on.
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Gods Beautiful World

Sun, Moon, and Stars

Flowers, Grass, and Trees

Animals Here and There

God Made People

1s and 2s Leader Guide

REMINDERS Use a calm, quiet voice.

Thank you for serving!

Sun, Moon, and Stars

Bible Fun Activities

Every Sunday 1s & 2s learn when they . . .

1s and 2s Leader Guide

ies Fun Activit Bible

Life Application for 1s and 2s

Work picture puzzles

Sun, Moon, and Stars

Make crayon rubbings

Play sun & moon game

Shine flashlights Sing.

1s and 2s Leader Guide

Thank you for serving!

Flowers, Grass, and Trees

Bible Fun Activities

Every Sunday 1s & 2s learn when they . . .

1s and 2s Leader Guide

ies Fun Activit Bible

Life Application for 1s and 2s

Flowers, Grass, and Trees

Make a flower picture

Feel and guess

1s and 2s Leader Guide

Thank you for serving!

Animals Here and There

Bible Fun Activities

Every Sunday 1s & 2s learn when they . . .

1s and 2s Leader Guide

ies Fun Activit Bible

Life Application for 1s and 2s

Preschoolers will know every animal was made by God.

Play with farm animals

Animals Here and There

Read books about animals

Listen to animal sounds

Pretend to care for animals Sing.

Thank you for serving!

God Made People

Bible Fun Activities

Every Sunday 1s & 2s learn when they . . .

1s and 2s Leader Guide

ies Fun Activit Bible

Life Application for 1s and 2s

Preschoolers will learn that God made people.

God Made People

Play with family figures

Play a circle game

Make a people picture

People Welcomed Jesus

Supper with Friends

A Man Thanked Jesus

Jesus and His Friends

Jesus Helped a Woman