God Made Animals & People
God Made Animals & People Kid’s Faith Steps. Use by permission only.
OVERVIEW Preschool Lesson Plan
STORY: Creation Days 5 & 6 - Genesis 1 KNOW: God made the world; God made me. I can help care for the world. TALK ABOUT: Favorite animals, pets, people. DO: Thank God for our families - especially dads. MEMORIZE: “How you made me is amazing and wonderful.” Ps. 139:14 KEY QUESTIONS: Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
LET’S GET STARTED 15 MINUTES You may use these activities as a group or play with just a few kids at a time. Use the ‘LET’S TALK’ guided conversation as you interact with the kids.
MOTHERS & BABIES: (What is needed: Animal pictures to match up.) Kids can match the baby animals with the mothers. To make it more challenging, play the game like “Memory” and lay the picture cards out facedown. Kids can take turns picking two at a time to see if they can match the babies with the moms. LET’S TALK: “When God made all the animals, He planned for them to have a mom to take care of them. Let’s match these baby animals with their mommy. Callie, would you like to pick two cards? You picked a kitten. Where’s the mommy cat? Did you find it? Good job!” (Continue until all pictures are matched or until kids tire of playing.) “We matched up all the moms and babies. I’m glad God made animals and I’m glad He made families too. Did you know that God made your family? He did. He put you in just the right family for you. He knew you would need a family to love and care for you. Let’s thank God for our families. ‘Thank you God, for my family and for all that you created.’” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. LOOK WHAT I CREATED: (What is needed: Play dough, cookie cutters, rolling pins) Encourage kids to make whatever they wish. LET’S TALK: “It’s fun to play with play dough. You are making some interesting creations. God made the world and everything in it. He made light and dark; day and night; sky and water; sun, moon and stars; land and plants. Did you know that God made you and God loves you? He loves you a whole lot and He made you very special! When God created you, He gave you hands and a mind so that you could create things too.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. MY PET SHOP: (What is needed: Stuffed animals, pet bowls and other pet supplies you might have available - be creative.) Set up a pet shop in a corner of your classroom. Interact with the kids as they play freely with the supplies. LET’S TALK: “Do you have pets at home? Tell me about your pet. Do you help care for your pet? How do you take care of your pet? (Give him food and water. Take him for a walk.) Let’s pretend we have a pet shop and we need to take care of all these animals. Will you help me? We need to feed and water them and make sure they are clean and brushed. What else should we do? Pet’s need a lot of care. God wants you to help care for the animals that He created. When you take care of your pets, you are helping to care for God’s world.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
God Made Animals & People © Kid’s Faith Steps. Use by permission only.
BIBLE TIME 10-15 MINUTES WHAT IS NEEDED: Bible, animal and people pictures PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for all that you created. I’m glad you were thinking about me when you created the world. Thank you for my family and for other people who love and care for me. Thank you also for my pets. Help me to take good care of the world you created and help me take care my pets. Amen.
Our story today is about some more things that God made and it’s from God’s special book, the Bible. In the very first book of the Bible, Genesis, it tells us that God created the world. God created the world and everything in it. He created the world just by speaking. Let’s see if we can remember some of the things that God created. On day 1 - God made light and separated it from the dark. He made day and night. What did He make on Day 2? He made sky and water. On Day 3 - He made land and plants. On Day 4 - He made the sun, moon and stars and seasons. Do you know what He made on days 5 and 6? Let’s listen and see. On Day 5 - God created fish, sea animals and and birds. He created big fish and teeny, tiny fish that you can barely see. He created Whales and sea otters and dolphins. Can you think of any other animals or fish? (Give kids a chance to respond.) He created birds that fly through the sky. He created eagles, robins, ducks and geese. He created chickens and turkeys. He created tiny little hummingbirds and great big ostriches. Did you know that God even created a bird that swims instead of flies? It’s a _______. (Penguin.) God did a good job creating fish and birds. Then on day six, God created all kinds of animals to live on the land. He made animals that you might see in a zoo. He made animals to be pets. He made farm animals, desert animals, forest animals and jungle animals. What is your favorite animal? (Bears, bunnies, elephants, deer, giraffes, etc.) I like all those animals too. God thought of a lot of different animals when He made the world. We can enjoy the animals God created and we can help take care of some of them too. I hope you all help take good care of your pets at home. Best of all, on day six, God made people. God made the very first man, Adam. Then God made Eve to be his wife. God did a good job creating everything and He did a good job when He made you. Our verse says, “How you made me is amazing and wonderful.” Did you know that you are amazing and wonderful? You are! You are amazing because God made you amazing. God made a beautiful world for you to live in and care for. Let’s thank God for all the things He made and let’s remember to help take care of God’s world. Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. MEMORIZE: Psalm 139:14 - (Hold hands open as though holding a book.) How you made me (Point to self.) Is amazing (Make sweeping upward motion with hands.) And wonderful - (Clap hands.) HOW YOU MADE ME: (To the Tune of “Frere Jacque”) How you made me, How you made me, Is amazing, Is amazing, How you made me, How you made me, Is amazing, And wonderful.
God Made Animals & People © Kid’s Faith Steps. Use by permission only.
S N AC K 10-15 MINUTES
* Be sensitive to kids with allergies. You may wish to post what you are serving so that parents can bring a snack for their child if he/she is unable to eat what you are serving. * FUN SNACK IDEA: Serve animal-shaped crackers or cookies and talk about the animals that God made.
ACT LIKE AN ANIMAL: (Nothing needed.) Have kids sit in a circle. Choose one child to move like any animal he chooses while the other kids try to guess what animal he is acting like. You may help him/her choose an animal if needed. Remind kids to move like their animal without making the animal noise. LET’S TALK: “Let’s play a game where we get to act like animals. Each of you will get a turn to act like any animal you want and then we will try to guess what you are acting like. Are you ready? Logan, you can go first. Good job acting like a kitty, Logan and good job guessing, Maddie. It’s your turn now Maddie.” After each child has had a turn SAY: “God sure created a lot of animals. We can help care for the world and the animals that God created. Best of all, God created people and God created you. You are very special to Him.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
W R AP P I N G IT U P 15 MINUTES Use the ‘LET’S TALK’ guided conversation as you interact with the kids.
NATURE WALK OR PLAYGROUND PLAY: (What is needed: Bag to pick up trash is optional) Take advantage of the nicer weather and take the kids outside for a walk or to play. Take a bag along to pick up trash on your way. Remind the kids to help care for God’s world. If you take a nature walk, be sure and look for animals this time. You can keep your eyes open for ants, bees, dogs, worms, etc. LET’S TALK: “During Bible Time, we learned that God made the world. Let’s take a walk outside and see some of the things that God made. Can you find .... Something light, something bright - Like sunshine or clouds in the sky or a picture of sunshine if inside. Something growing, something green - A plant or grass. Can you find a sign of spring? - A blossom - a dandelion works. Find some land or water like a puddle or stream - Dirt. Reach out, what can you feel? - Breathe in air, feel the wind, Is it cold or hot? Did you feel a raindrop? What kind of animals do you see? Did you see a bumble bee? Ant, worm, bird flying high. God created an amazing world with lots of animals and people too. God is amazing! He can do anything.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. LET’S READ OR COUNTING THE DAYS: (What is needed: Nature/creation books - especially animal books this week, Counting the Days cards to match up from previous lessons) Set up a reading corner with some books for the kids to enjoy all month long. Sit down with a small group kids at a time and read. Talk about all the things God created. LET’S TALK: “During Bible Time, we learned that God made our big beautiful world. Let’s see if we can remember what God made on Day 1. How about Day 2? Day 3? Day 4? Today we talked about the animals that God made. On Day 5, God made fish, sea animals and birds and on Day 6, He made animals that live on the land. God made so many animals. He made animals that live in the water and on land. He made birds that fly. Would you like to read a book about some animals that God made? Best of all, God made people and God made you!” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
OVERVIEW Preschool Lesson Plan
STORY: Creation Days 5 & 6 - Genesis 1 KNOW: God made the world; God made me. I can help care for the world. TALK ABOUT: Favorite animals, pets, people. DO: Thank God for our families - especially dads. MEMORIZE: “How you made me is amazing and wonderful.” Ps. 139:14 KEY QUESTIONS: Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
LET’S GET STARTED 15 MINUTES You may use these activities as a group or play with just a few kids at a time. Use the ‘LET’S TALK’ guided conversation as you interact with the kids.
MOTHERS & BABIES: (What is needed: Animal pictures to match up.) Kids can match the baby animals with the mothers. To make it more challenging, play the game like “Memory” and lay the picture cards out facedown. Kids can take turns picking two at a time to see if they can match the babies with the moms. LET’S TALK: “When God made all the animals, He planned for them to have a mom to take care of them. Let’s match these baby animals with their mommy. Callie, would you like to pick two cards? You picked a kitten. Where’s the mommy cat? Did you find it? Good job!” (Continue until all pictures are matched or until kids tire of playing.) “We matched up all the moms and babies. I’m glad God made animals and I’m glad He made families too. Did you know that God made your family? He did. He put you in just the right family for you. He knew you would need a family to love and care for you. Let’s thank God for our families. ‘Thank you God, for my family and for all that you created.’” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. LOOK WHAT I CREATED: (What is needed: Play dough, cookie cutters, rolling pins) Encourage kids to make whatever they wish. LET’S TALK: “It’s fun to play with play dough. You are making some interesting creations. God made the world and everything in it. He made light and dark; day and night; sky and water; sun, moon and stars; land and plants. Did you know that God made you and God loves you? He loves you a whole lot and He made you very special! When God created you, He gave you hands and a mind so that you could create things too.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. MY PET SHOP: (What is needed: Stuffed animals, pet bowls and other pet supplies you might have available - be creative.) Set up a pet shop in a corner of your classroom. Interact with the kids as they play freely with the supplies. LET’S TALK: “Do you have pets at home? Tell me about your pet. Do you help care for your pet? How do you take care of your pet? (Give him food and water. Take him for a walk.) Let’s pretend we have a pet shop and we need to take care of all these animals. Will you help me? We need to feed and water them and make sure they are clean and brushed. What else should we do? Pet’s need a lot of care. God wants you to help care for the animals that He created. When you take care of your pets, you are helping to care for God’s world.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
God Made Animals & People © Kid’s Faith Steps. Use by permission only.
BIBLE TIME 10-15 MINUTES WHAT IS NEEDED: Bible, animal and people pictures PRAYER: Dear God, Thank you for all that you created. I’m glad you were thinking about me when you created the world. Thank you for my family and for other people who love and care for me. Thank you also for my pets. Help me to take good care of the world you created and help me take care my pets. Amen.
Our story today is about some more things that God made and it’s from God’s special book, the Bible. In the very first book of the Bible, Genesis, it tells us that God created the world. God created the world and everything in it. He created the world just by speaking. Let’s see if we can remember some of the things that God created. On day 1 - God made light and separated it from the dark. He made day and night. What did He make on Day 2? He made sky and water. On Day 3 - He made land and plants. On Day 4 - He made the sun, moon and stars and seasons. Do you know what He made on days 5 and 6? Let’s listen and see. On Day 5 - God created fish, sea animals and and birds. He created big fish and teeny, tiny fish that you can barely see. He created Whales and sea otters and dolphins. Can you think of any other animals or fish? (Give kids a chance to respond.) He created birds that fly through the sky. He created eagles, robins, ducks and geese. He created chickens and turkeys. He created tiny little hummingbirds and great big ostriches. Did you know that God even created a bird that swims instead of flies? It’s a _______. (Penguin.) God did a good job creating fish and birds. Then on day six, God created all kinds of animals to live on the land. He made animals that you might see in a zoo. He made animals to be pets. He made farm animals, desert animals, forest animals and jungle animals. What is your favorite animal? (Bears, bunnies, elephants, deer, giraffes, etc.) I like all those animals too. God thought of a lot of different animals when He made the world. We can enjoy the animals God created and we can help take care of some of them too. I hope you all help take good care of your pets at home. Best of all, on day six, God made people. God made the very first man, Adam. Then God made Eve to be his wife. God did a good job creating everything and He did a good job when He made you. Our verse says, “How you made me is amazing and wonderful.” Did you know that you are amazing and wonderful? You are! You are amazing because God made you amazing. God made a beautiful world for you to live in and care for. Let’s thank God for all the things He made and let’s remember to help take care of God’s world. Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. MEMORIZE: Psalm 139:14 - (Hold hands open as though holding a book.) How you made me (Point to self.) Is amazing (Make sweeping upward motion with hands.) And wonderful - (Clap hands.) HOW YOU MADE ME: (To the Tune of “Frere Jacque”) How you made me, How you made me, Is amazing, Is amazing, How you made me, How you made me, Is amazing, And wonderful.
God Made Animals & People © Kid’s Faith Steps. Use by permission only.
S N AC K 10-15 MINUTES
* Be sensitive to kids with allergies. You may wish to post what you are serving so that parents can bring a snack for their child if he/she is unable to eat what you are serving. * FUN SNACK IDEA: Serve animal-shaped crackers or cookies and talk about the animals that God made.
ACT LIKE AN ANIMAL: (Nothing needed.) Have kids sit in a circle. Choose one child to move like any animal he chooses while the other kids try to guess what animal he is acting like. You may help him/her choose an animal if needed. Remind kids to move like their animal without making the animal noise. LET’S TALK: “Let’s play a game where we get to act like animals. Each of you will get a turn to act like any animal you want and then we will try to guess what you are acting like. Are you ready? Logan, you can go first. Good job acting like a kitty, Logan and good job guessing, Maddie. It’s your turn now Maddie.” After each child has had a turn SAY: “God sure created a lot of animals. We can help care for the world and the animals that God created. Best of all, God created people and God created you. You are very special to Him.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
W R AP P I N G IT U P 15 MINUTES Use the ‘LET’S TALK’ guided conversation as you interact with the kids.
NATURE WALK OR PLAYGROUND PLAY: (What is needed: Bag to pick up trash is optional) Take advantage of the nicer weather and take the kids outside for a walk or to play. Take a bag along to pick up trash on your way. Remind the kids to help care for God’s world. If you take a nature walk, be sure and look for animals this time. You can keep your eyes open for ants, bees, dogs, worms, etc. LET’S TALK: “During Bible Time, we learned that God made the world. Let’s take a walk outside and see some of the things that God made. Can you find .... Something light, something bright - Like sunshine or clouds in the sky or a picture of sunshine if inside. Something growing, something green - A plant or grass. Can you find a sign of spring? - A blossom - a dandelion works. Find some land or water like a puddle or stream - Dirt. Reach out, what can you feel? - Breathe in air, feel the wind, Is it cold or hot? Did you feel a raindrop? What kind of animals do you see? Did you see a bumble bee? Ant, worm, bird flying high. God created an amazing world with lots of animals and people too. God is amazing! He can do anything.” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me. LET’S READ OR COUNTING THE DAYS: (What is needed: Nature/creation books - especially animal books this week, Counting the Days cards to match up from previous lessons) Set up a reading corner with some books for the kids to enjoy all month long. Sit down with a small group kids at a time and read. Talk about all the things God created. LET’S TALK: “During Bible Time, we learned that God made our big beautiful world. Let’s see if we can remember what God made on Day 1. How about Day 2? Day 3? Day 4? Today we talked about the animals that God made. On Day 5, God made fish, sea animals and birds and on Day 6, He made animals that live on the land. God made so many animals. He made animals that live in the water and on land. He made birds that fly. Would you like to read a book about some animals that God made? Best of all, God made people and God made you!” Who made the world? God made the world. Who made you? God made me.
