GOD LOVES ME.
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
GOD LOVES ME.
Editor in Chief: Kathy Hill
FL Creative Team: Brittany Compton-Robertson,
Chief Executive Officer: Reggie Joiner
Copy Editor: Dana Wilkerson
Kathy Hill, Autumn Ward, Ashley Hiers, Donna High,
Chief Operating Officer: Reggie Goodin
Curriculum Writer: Donna High
Mary Beth Brannan, Sharon van Rossum, McKenzie
Executive Director: Brittany Compton-Robertson
Illustrator: Jodi Blackwell
Causey
Technical and Web Support: Hadley Brandt
Graphic Designers: Sharon van Rossum, David Hill
Partner Support: Deb Springer
Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living
“STATEMENT OF FAITH” USER AGREEMENT
Translation™, Copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House
Orange gladly grants permission to churches, schools, and other licensees to
Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
tailor First Look® materials to fit their unique leadership requirements, locale
These resources are intended to be downloaded and printed for use by the
and format preferences, and physical environment needs. However, if you wish
subscribing entity only and may not be electronically transferred to or duplicated
to edit the content substantively, including Bible stories, learning activities,
by other non-subscribing entities. Any unauthorized reproduction of this material
scripts, and any other content in which biblical principles and concepts are
or incorporation into a new work is a direct violation of US copyright laws. ©2017
presented, you are obligated to do so within the doctrinal guidelines we’ve
Orange. All rights reserved. First Look® and the First Look® logo are trademarks
expressed in our Statement of Faith.
of Orange.
WEEK
MAY 2017
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
3
2 YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
Prepare to offer one or more of the following activities as your preschoolers arrive. Let one or two teachers lead small groups of children in activities throughout the room while another teacher greets parents and kids at the door.
• March • To the Castle • How to Do Puzzles
MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP) • Worship • Bible Story
MAKE IT STICK
These activities are designed to help preschoolers understand and remember today’s Bible story and Bottom Line. Offer as many of the following activities as your time, facilities, resources, and leadership allow. You may want to lead one activity at a time. Or, offer two activities at once and allow half the kids to participate in each, then switch groups and repeat the activities.
• • • •
Verse in a Circle For the Lord and for Gideon What I Say Light the Torch
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 2
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
MARCH
“March” is an activity that uses large motor skills to introduce today’s Bible story. GOD LOVES ME.
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children line up behind you in a single file line. During the Activity: Start marching around the room by bringing your knees up to your waist as you walk. March all around the room with the children. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s pretend that we are soldiers!”
GOD’S GOT IT.
During the Activity: “We are going to march around the room just like soldiers. Follow me!” (Do activity.)
MEMORY VERSE
After the Activity: “Way to march! You are awesome soldiers. We are going to hear an exciting Bible story today about a special soldier in God’s army. I cannot wait for you to hear it!”
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 3
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
GAME
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that encourages preschoolers to follow guidelines while having fun and learning new concepts.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
TO THE CASTLE
“To the Castle” is an activity that reinforces this month’s theme through a fun game. GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU NEED: Toddler tunnel and a castle (Note: The castle can be an inflatable or tent castle, a picture of a castle on a wall, or a piece of butcher paper with a castle drawn on it.) WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the tunnel in the activity area with the castle directly behind it at the end. (If you are using a castle taped to the wall, be sure the tunnel is not too close to wall for the children to hit it when coming out of the tunnel.) During the Activity: Challenge the children to crawl through the tunnel to reach the castle.
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
After the Activity: Repeat the activity and challenge the children to see if they can reach the castle even faster. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s play a game!”
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
During the Activity: “There is a tunnel (point) leading to the castle (point). Let’s see if we can all crawl through the tunnel to reach the castle. (Do activity.) Nice job! Now let’s do it again and try to be even faster!” After the Activity: “Nice work! We all got to the castle. Our good, good Father lives in the castle. God is our KING! Now let’s get ready to hear a TRUE story from God’s Word.”
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 4
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
MAKE IT FUN Activities designed to draw children into the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
3
YEAR OLDS
INVESTIGATION/ROLE PLAY An activity that channels either a preschooler’s innate curiosity or desire to play dress up into a discussion of concepts crucial to the lesson.
HOW TO DO PUZZLES
“How to Do Puzzles” is an activity that teaches critical thinking and problem solving skills while introducing the concept of “teaching.” WHAT YOU NEED: Several toddler puzzles WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Lay the puzzles out in the activity area.
WHO’S GOT IT?
During the Activity: Sit with the children and teach them how to do each puzzle.
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
After the Activity: Allow the children to try to do the puzzles on their own. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “YAY! Puzzles! I love puzzles. Everyone come sit with me and I will teach you how to do them.” During the Activity: (Begin first puzzle.) “First we pick up one piece (demonstrate) and try it in different spots on the board (demonstrate) until we find its perfect spot! (Place the puzzle piece in its place.) Now let’s try it with all of the other pieces. (Do activity.) Great job! Now that I have taught you how to do puzzles, you can try them on your own.” (Finish activity.) After the Activity: “Way to go! I loved teaching you how to do puzzles. Teaching our friends can be so much fun! We can all be teachers. God is the best teacher of all! Today in our Bible story, God teaches a soldier something awesome!”
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 5
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MEMORY VERSE REVIEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that encourages preschoolers to learn the monthly memory verse.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
VERSE IN A CIRCLE
“Verse in a Circle” is an activity that uses repetition and movement to teach this month’s memory verse. WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Ask the children stand in a circle and hold hands.
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Slowly walk around the circle with the children and say the memory verse while holding hands (like “Ring Around the Rosie”). When you say the word “AWESOME,” encourage everyone to stop holding hands and throw their hands in the air. When it is time to say, “Deuteronomy 10:17,” challenge everyone to “all fall down.” Repeat several times.
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Our God is an AWESOME God!” During the Activity: “Let’s practice our memory verse. Everyone stand in a circle and hold hands. We will walk around the circle while we say our verse. Everyone watch what I do! (Demonstrate. Do activity.) Great job! Let’s do it again!” After the Activity: “You all did an AWESOME job! Our God is mighty and AWESOME! God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 6
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
E BIBL
BIBLE STORY REVIEW
ORY R E
IEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
ST
YEAR OLDS
V
MAKE IT STICK
3
An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that repetition they crave.
FOR THE LORD AND FOR GIDEON
“For the Lord and for Gideon” is an activity that retells today’s Bible story while giving each child an active role. WHAT YOU NEED: Empty toilet paper tubes WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children sit in front of you. Give each child a toilet paper tube. During the Activity: Retell the Bible story. When you get to the part where God’s army raises their torches, invite the children to raise their tubes in the air. Once the story is finished, encourage the children to raise their tubes in the air and say, “For the Lord and for Gideon,” several times.
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s talk about our AWESOME Bible story today!” During the Activity: “Gideon was leading God’s army. God told Gideon that they did not need any weapons to fight the battle. (Hand out tubes.) God told Gideon that he needed trumpets, jars, and torches! When it was time for the battle, Gideon trusted God because he knows that God’s got it! He told the army to blow on the trumpets and break the jars. Then he told them to hold the torches high! Let’s pretend that these are our torches (hold up tube) and let’s hold them HIGH! (Pause.) Great job! God taught Gideon the right way to go! The other army was afraid of the noise and the light and ran away! God’s got it! Now let’s hold up our torches and say, “FOR THE LORD AND FOR GIDEON!” Again! (Pause.) One more time! (Pause.) Fantastic!” After the Activity: “God taught Gideon the right way to go and He will teach us too! God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 7
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
WHAT I SAY
“What I Say” is an activity that teaches the children following directions and listening skills while reinforcing today’s Bible story. GOD LOVES ME.
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children line up in front of you. During the Activity: Call out a movement and challenge the children to do that movement. Do not do the movement, only say it. Call out the following movements: hop, twist, touch toes, spin, pat head, stick out tongue, and stand on tippy toes. Continue as long as there is interest. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “God told Gideon what to do in our story today. Gideon listened to God.” During the Activity: “I am going to say some movements and I want you to listen just like Gideon did. When you hear me say a movement, do that movement together. Are you ready?” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “Nice job! You listened very well. God tells us what to do just like He did for Gideon. We just have to listen and He will teach us the way to go. God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 8
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
CRAFT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse by creating a fun craft to take home.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
LIGHT THE TORCH
“Light the Torch” is an activity that teaches fine motor skills while creating a visual of today’s Bible story. GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHAT YOU NEED: “Light the Torch” Activity Page, white cardstock, glue sticks, and red, yellow, and orange tissue squares WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the Activity Page onto the cardstock.
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
During the Activity: Give each child an Activity Page, glue stick, and tissue squares. Help the children glue the tissue squares above the torch. Be sure each child uses all three colors of tissue paper. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We are going to make a picture of Gideon’s torch!” During the Activity: “This is a picture of the torch (hold up), but it is missing the fire. We are going to glue on this tissue paper (hold up) to the top of the torch to make the fire!” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “Perfect! Now your torches have fire! God told Gideon exactly what to do and it worked! God’s plan is always right! God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 9
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
GOD LOVES ME.
Editor in Chief: Kathy Hill
FL Creative Team: Brittany Compton-Robertson,
Chief Executive Officer: Reggie Joiner
Copy Editor: Dana Wilkerson
Kathy Hill, Autumn Ward, Ashley Hiers, Donna High,
Chief Operating Officer: Reggie Goodin
Curriculum Writer: Donna High
Mary Beth Brannan, Sharon van Rossum, McKenzie
Executive Director: Brittany Compton-Robertson
Illustrator: Jodi Blackwell
Causey
Technical and Web Support: Hadley Brandt
Graphic Designers: Sharon van Rossum, David Hill
Partner Support: Deb Springer
Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living
“STATEMENT OF FAITH” USER AGREEMENT
Translation™, Copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House
Orange gladly grants permission to churches, schools, and other licensees to
Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
tailor First Look® materials to fit their unique leadership requirements, locale
These resources are intended to be downloaded and printed for use by the
and format preferences, and physical environment needs. However, if you wish
subscribing entity only and may not be electronically transferred to or duplicated
to edit the content substantively, including Bible stories, learning activities,
by other non-subscribing entities. Any unauthorized reproduction of this material
scripts, and any other content in which biblical principles and concepts are
or incorporation into a new work is a direct violation of US copyright laws. ©2017
presented, you are obligated to do so within the doctrinal guidelines we’ve
Orange. All rights reserved. First Look® and the First Look® logo are trademarks
expressed in our Statement of Faith.
of Orange.
WEEK
MAY 2017
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
3
2 YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
Prepare to offer one or more of the following activities as your preschoolers arrive. Let one or two teachers lead small groups of children in activities throughout the room while another teacher greets parents and kids at the door.
• March • To the Castle • How to Do Puzzles
MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP) • Worship • Bible Story
MAKE IT STICK
These activities are designed to help preschoolers understand and remember today’s Bible story and Bottom Line. Offer as many of the following activities as your time, facilities, resources, and leadership allow. You may want to lead one activity at a time. Or, offer two activities at once and allow half the kids to participate in each, then switch groups and repeat the activities.
• • • •
Verse in a Circle For the Lord and for Gideon What I Say Light the Torch
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 2
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
MARCH
“March” is an activity that uses large motor skills to introduce today’s Bible story. GOD LOVES ME.
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children line up behind you in a single file line. During the Activity: Start marching around the room by bringing your knees up to your waist as you walk. March all around the room with the children. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s pretend that we are soldiers!”
GOD’S GOT IT.
During the Activity: “We are going to march around the room just like soldiers. Follow me!” (Do activity.)
MEMORY VERSE
After the Activity: “Way to march! You are awesome soldiers. We are going to hear an exciting Bible story today about a special soldier in God’s army. I cannot wait for you to hear it!”
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 3
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT FUN
GAME
Activities designed to draw children into
An activity that encourages preschoolers to follow guidelines while having fun and learning new concepts.
the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
TO THE CASTLE
“To the Castle” is an activity that reinforces this month’s theme through a fun game. GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU NEED: Toddler tunnel and a castle (Note: The castle can be an inflatable or tent castle, a picture of a castle on a wall, or a piece of butcher paper with a castle drawn on it.) WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the tunnel in the activity area with the castle directly behind it at the end. (If you are using a castle taped to the wall, be sure the tunnel is not too close to wall for the children to hit it when coming out of the tunnel.) During the Activity: Challenge the children to crawl through the tunnel to reach the castle.
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
After the Activity: Repeat the activity and challenge the children to see if they can reach the castle even faster. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s play a game!”
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
During the Activity: “There is a tunnel (point) leading to the castle (point). Let’s see if we can all crawl through the tunnel to reach the castle. (Do activity.) Nice job! Now let’s do it again and try to be even faster!” After the Activity: “Nice work! We all got to the castle. Our good, good Father lives in the castle. God is our KING! Now let’s get ready to hear a TRUE story from God’s Word.”
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 4
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
MAKE IT FUN Activities designed to draw children into the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
3
YEAR OLDS
INVESTIGATION/ROLE PLAY An activity that channels either a preschooler’s innate curiosity or desire to play dress up into a discussion of concepts crucial to the lesson.
HOW TO DO PUZZLES
“How to Do Puzzles” is an activity that teaches critical thinking and problem solving skills while introducing the concept of “teaching.” WHAT YOU NEED: Several toddler puzzles WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Lay the puzzles out in the activity area.
WHO’S GOT IT?
During the Activity: Sit with the children and teach them how to do each puzzle.
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
After the Activity: Allow the children to try to do the puzzles on their own. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “YAY! Puzzles! I love puzzles. Everyone come sit with me and I will teach you how to do them.” During the Activity: (Begin first puzzle.) “First we pick up one piece (demonstrate) and try it in different spots on the board (demonstrate) until we find its perfect spot! (Place the puzzle piece in its place.) Now let’s try it with all of the other pieces. (Do activity.) Great job! Now that I have taught you how to do puzzles, you can try them on your own.” (Finish activity.) After the Activity: “Way to go! I loved teaching you how to do puzzles. Teaching our friends can be so much fun! We can all be teachers. God is the best teacher of all! Today in our Bible story, God teaches a soldier something awesome!”
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 5
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MEMORY VERSE REVIEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that encourages preschoolers to learn the monthly memory verse.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
VERSE IN A CIRCLE
“Verse in a Circle” is an activity that uses repetition and movement to teach this month’s memory verse. WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Ask the children stand in a circle and hold hands.
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
During the Activity: Slowly walk around the circle with the children and say the memory verse while holding hands (like “Ring Around the Rosie”). When you say the word “AWESOME,” encourage everyone to stop holding hands and throw their hands in the air. When it is time to say, “Deuteronomy 10:17,” challenge everyone to “all fall down.” Repeat several times.
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Our God is an AWESOME God!” During the Activity: “Let’s practice our memory verse. Everyone stand in a circle and hold hands. We will walk around the circle while we say our verse. Everyone watch what I do! (Demonstrate. Do activity.) Great job! Let’s do it again!” After the Activity: “You all did an AWESOME job! Our God is mighty and AWESOME! God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 6
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
E BIBL
BIBLE STORY REVIEW
ORY R E
IEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
ST
YEAR OLDS
V
MAKE IT STICK
3
An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that repetition they crave.
FOR THE LORD AND FOR GIDEON
“For the Lord and for Gideon” is an activity that retells today’s Bible story while giving each child an active role. WHAT YOU NEED: Empty toilet paper tubes WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children sit in front of you. Give each child a toilet paper tube. During the Activity: Retell the Bible story. When you get to the part where God’s army raises their torches, invite the children to raise their tubes in the air. Once the story is finished, encourage the children to raise their tubes in the air and say, “For the Lord and for Gideon,” several times.
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s talk about our AWESOME Bible story today!” During the Activity: “Gideon was leading God’s army. God told Gideon that they did not need any weapons to fight the battle. (Hand out tubes.) God told Gideon that he needed trumpets, jars, and torches! When it was time for the battle, Gideon trusted God because he knows that God’s got it! He told the army to blow on the trumpets and break the jars. Then he told them to hold the torches high! Let’s pretend that these are our torches (hold up tube) and let’s hold them HIGH! (Pause.) Great job! God taught Gideon the right way to go! The other army was afraid of the noise and the light and ran away! God’s got it! Now let’s hold up our torches and say, “FOR THE LORD AND FOR GIDEON!” Again! (Pause.) One more time! (Pause.) Fantastic!” After the Activity: “God taught Gideon the right way to go and He will teach us too! God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 7
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
MOVEMENT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
WHAT I SAY
“What I Say” is an activity that teaches the children following directions and listening skills while reinforcing today’s Bible story. GOD LOVES ME.
WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed
KEY QUESTION
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Have the children line up in front of you. During the Activity: Call out a movement and challenge the children to do that movement. Do not do the movement, only say it. Call out the following movements: hop, twist, touch toes, spin, pat head, stick out tongue, and stand on tippy toes. Continue as long as there is interest. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “God told Gideon what to do in our story today. Gideon listened to God.” During the Activity: “I am going to say some movements and I want you to listen just like Gideon did. When you hear me say a movement, do that movement together. Are you ready?” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “Nice job! You listened very well. God tells us what to do just like He did for Gideon. We just have to listen and He will teach us the way to go. God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
Curriculum Materials for 2-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com
PA G E 8
2
WEEK
MAY 2017
3
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
CRAFT
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse by creating a fun craft to take home.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
LIGHT THE TORCH
“Light the Torch” is an activity that teaches fine motor skills while creating a visual of today’s Bible story. GOD LOVES ME.
KEY QUESTION
WHAT YOU NEED: “Light the Torch” Activity Page, white cardstock, glue sticks, and red, yellow, and orange tissue squares WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the Activity Page onto the cardstock.
WHO’S GOT IT?
BOTTOM LINE
GOD’S GOT IT.
MEMORY VERSE
“He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 10:17, NLT
During the Activity: Give each child an Activity Page, glue stick, and tissue squares. Help the children glue the tissue squares above the torch. Be sure each child uses all three colors of tissue paper. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We are going to make a picture of Gideon’s torch!” During the Activity: “This is a picture of the torch (hold up), but it is missing the fire. We are going to glue on this tissue paper (hold up) to the top of the torch to make the fire!” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “Perfect! Now your torches have fire! God told Gideon exactly what to do and it worked! God’s plan is always right! God’s got it! Who’s got it? God’s got it!”
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
God teaches me the way to go. Gideon at Battle • Judges 7:9-22
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