jesus wants to be my friend forever. - Bridge Kidz
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
YEAR OLDS
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
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WEEK
MARCH 2017
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
2
3-5 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.
• How Many? • Hit the Peg • Seed Investigation
MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP) • Worship • Introductory Sketch • 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.
• • • • •
Stack the Cups Building a Barn Craft Stick Barns Sharing Paper Plate Barn
MAKE IT REAL
Make It Real is designed to help preschoolers understand how the Bottom Line applies to them. They’ll discuss real-life experiences and share prayer requests. Divide kids into small groups of about five to eight children with each leader. Ideally, assign the same small group leader to the same group of preschoolers for the entire year.
• Small Group Time • Prayer
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PA G E 2
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
HOW MANY?
“How Many?” is an activity that teaches simple math skills while introduces the concept of the upcoming Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: “Stars” Activity Page, white cardstock, and wall tape
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Stars” Activity Pages onto the cardstock. Tape one of the pictures on a wall on one side of the room low enough where the children can see it. Tape the other picture on an opposite wall of the first picture, also low enough where the children can see it. During the Activity: Have the children stand in the middle of the activity area. Introduce the pictures as one being “a little” and the other picture as being “a lot.” Tell the children to look for the picture with “a little.” Then encourage the children to walk to the picture with a little bit of stars. Then tell them to look for the picture with “a lot.” Encourage the children to walk to the picture with a lot of stars. Repeat the activity several times while getting faster each time. Say “a little” and as soon as they get to that picture, quickly say “a lot,” and have them move back and forth at a faster pace than before. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Look at the pictures that I have hung on the wall. (Point.) This picture has stars on it. There are not very many stars. There’s just a little. (Point.) Now look at this picture. (Point.) There are A LOT of stars on this picture. There is a little number of stars on this picture (point) and A LOT on this picture (point).” During the Activity: “When I say ‘a little,’ I want you to walk to the picture with just a few stars and when I say ‘a lot’ walk to the picture with many stars. Are you ready?” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “You did an AWESOME job! Today we are going to hear a fantastic Bible story about what someone with A LOT should do for those who have A LITTLE! Get ready to hear our true story from the Bible!”
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PA G E 3
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HIT THE PEG
“Hit the Peg” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and imagination to introduce today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: Wooden “Pound-a-Peg” toy (NOTE: If you have a large class, it would be best to provide more than one of these.)
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: During the Activity: Gather the children on the floor and show them the “Pound-aPeg” toy. Demonstrate how to tap the pegs to push them through to the other side. Pass the hammer around and give each child a turn tapping a peg and then flipping the board over to give the next child a turn. Continue passing the toy around the circle until everyone has a turn.
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
NOTE: Make sure to closely supervise each child that is holding and/or close to the hammer.
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
WHAT YOU SAY: During the Activity: “Today we’re going to take turns tapping the pegs on this fun toy. Let me show you how it works. (Demonstrate, then flip toy over). Now, I’m going to pass this around to give each of you a turn. If it is not your turn, I want you to place your hands behind your back like this. (Demonstrate.) That way no one’s fingers get smashed! And if you do have the hammer, let’s be careful to ONLY tap the pegs. Okay, are you ready? (Pause.) Great! Let’s tap, tap, tap!” After the Activity: “Great job, everyone! You did such a great job tapping those pegs when it was your turn. And I loved how you followed directions for using the hammer correctly. You are great builders! We’ll hear about another builder in our Bible story today. I wonder what he builds. We will find out soon. Thanks for playing with me!”
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WEEK
MARCH 2017
MAKE IT FUN Activities designed to draw children into the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
2
3-5 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.
INVESTIGATING SEEDS
“Investigating Seeds” is an activity that allows the children to be curious and explore a concept from the upcoming Bible story. Be sure to list the foods you will be using today on the “Allergy Alert Poster” and post it at the door to your room. WHAT YOU NEED: “Allergy Alert Poster,” white cardstock, 6 different kinds of seeds or beans, clear zip-top bags, packing tape, and preschool magnifying glasses. (NOTE: You can get packets of seeds from Amazon or retail stores with gardening sections. You can also use popcorn kernels, dried beans, or sunflower seeds.) WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Allergy Alert Poster” on white cardstock and hang it on the door. Place each type of seed in its own zip-top bag. Be sure to have at least 10-12 seeds in each bag. If you have a table in the activity area, tape each bag to the table. Place tape along each side of the bag. If you are not using a table, reinforce the seal of each bag with packing tape. During the Activity: Give the children the magnifying glasses and allow them to look at the seeds.
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
After the Activity: Encourage the children to look at each bag of seeds at least once. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s be scientists today!” During the Activity: (Point to the bags.) “There are different kinds of seeds and beans in the bags. Some of them grow into flowers or plants and some of them grow into food that we eat. Use the magnifying glass (hold up) to look at each one very closely.” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “It is so much fun to explore things that God made! In our story today, we are going to hear about grain, which is a type of seed that makes bread and pasta. This story is making me hungry! I cannot wait to find out what happens!”
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PA G E 5
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
STACK THE CUPS
“Stack the Cups” is an activity that uses fine motor skills, letter recognition, and ordering to review the memory verse. WHAT YOU NEED: 10 plastic cups, “Love One Another” Activity Page, white cardstock, red construction paper OR heart stickers, scissors, and tape WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Love One Another” Activity Page onto cardstock and cut apart. Use the tape to attach each word of the verse onto separate cups. Use the red construction paper to cut out six hearts OR use six heart stickers. Place a heart on the remaining six cups (the cups without a word from the verse). During the Activity: Point out the words on the cups and read the verse with the children. Then show them how to line them up on the floor in order. Point to the words and repeat the verse again. Then let the children stack the remaining heart cups on top of the verse cups to create a pyramid. So you should have the four “verse” cups on the bottom, a row of three “heart” cups for the second row, then a row with two “heart cups” on for the third row, and finally one “heart” cup on the top. Once the pyramid is complete, point out the words of the verse and repeat it together again. WHAT YOU SAY: During the Activity: “Do you see these cups I have today? Let’s read them together: Love one another, John 13:34. Great job! Let’s read our verse one more time. (Point to each cup as you read together.) Excellent! I’m going to place these cups in a row here on the floor. Then I need you to help me make a pyramid by stacking the rest of these cups on top.” (Point to cups and help stack them.) After the Activity: “Great job saying our memory verse and helping stack the cups! Can someone tell me what you see on these cups? (Pause for responses.) Yes! Hearts. These hearts remind me to love everyone, just like Jesus does. Tell me, How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone. Good job, friends!”
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3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
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BIBLE STORY REVIEW
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Activities designed to reinforce the
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YEAR OLDS
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MAKE IT STICK
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An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that repetition they crave.
BUILDING A BARN
“Building a Barn” is an activity that allows the children to play an active role in the retelling of today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: 30-40 cardboard blocks or shoeboxes
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the blocks into the activity area. During the Activity: Ask the children to help you build a barn like the one in the Bible story today. After the Activity: While you are building the barn with the children, retell the Bible story. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Can you help me build a barn with these blocks? (Pause.) We can build a barn just like the one in our story today.” During the Activity: (Build barn.) “There was a man who had a lot grain. We can make food from grain. He had so much that he thought that he needed to build a BIGGER barn to put it all in. He had A LOT of grain, but he didn’t want to share it. Instead, he built a bigger barn to keep it all in. But that’s not what Jesus wants us to do when we have a lot of something, is it? What does Jesus want us to do? (Pause.) Yes, Jesus wants us to share when we have A LOT of something. That’s right!” After the Activity: “Great job building the barn! Jesus wants us to love and help each other. We can do that by sharing what we have. We can share when we have a lot. Tell me: How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone!”
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PA G E 7
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
JUST FOR FIVES
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that calls on older preschoolers’ more developed cognitive and fine motor skills while reviewing the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
CRAFT STICK BARNS
“Craft Stick Barns” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and creativity to allow kids to “build” a house and review today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: Craft sticks (at least 8 per child), black construction paper, glue sticks, “Barn Reference” Activity Page, and Avery® labels #5160 or equivalent, WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the glue sticks in the center of the table. Copy “Barn Reference” on the labels. During the Activity: Give each child a piece of black construction paper and at least eight craft sticks. Encourage the children to lay their craft sticks within their sheet of paper to create a barn. They do not have to use all their craft sticks. Once they’ve arranged their sticks the way they want them, instruct them to use the glue sticks to glue the craft sticks down onto the paper and add a label. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “In our Bible story, the farmer built bigger barns to hold all of his grain. Today, I want us to ‘build’ some barns of our own with these craft sticks!” (Hand out eight craft sticks to each child.) During the Activity: “Now I’m going to give each of you a piece of black construction paper and I want you to lay down your craft sticks any way you’d like to create your own barn. (Pass out construction paper.) Once you’ve arranged your sticks, use the glue sticks in the center of the table to glue them in place. Let me know if you need any help!” After the Activity: “Your barns look amazing! Great job, everyone. I wish the farmer in our story today had chosen to share when he had a lot. That’s one big way you can show love to others—by sharing. If you had extra, would you show love and share? (Pause for responses.) I hope so! How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone.”
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PA G E 8
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
SHARING
“Sharing” is an activity that teaches the children the concept of today’s Bible story through actions. Be sure to list the foods you will be using today on the “Allergy Alert Poster” and post it at the door to your room. WHAT YOU NEED: “Allergy Alert Poster,” white cardstock, large tub, uncooked macaroni noodles, 3 medium-sized plush friends, 3 small bowls, and a small cup
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Allergy Alert Poster” onto the white cardstock and hang it on the door. Fill the tub with the macaroni. Place the plush friends in a sitting position in the middle of the activity area. Place a bowl in front of each plush friend. Place one piece of macaroni in each bowl.
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
During the Activity: Give the children the tub of macaroni and tell them that they have “A LOT.” Point to the plush friend’s bowls and say they have “A LITTLE.” Ask the children to use the cup to share their macaroni with their plush friends. Be sure that all of the children have a turn filling the bowls. If you have a large group, you may need to empty the bowls so that they can be filled again. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “WOW! Look at all of this macaroni! (Point.) You have A LOT! I see we have some friends (point) who have A LITTLE.” During the Activity: “Can you share some of your macaroni with our friends? (Do activity.) Awesome job! It is so nice to share when you have A LOT!”
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
After the Activity: “Great job sharing! Our story today told us that Jesus wants us to share with other people. He wants us to love and help everyone! How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone!”
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PA G E 9
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
PAPER PLATE BARN
“Paper Plate Barn” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and creativity to review today’s Bible Story. WHAT YOU NEED: Paper plates, scissors, red crayons, raffia, clear tape, “Story Reference Labels” Activity Page, and Avery labels #5160 or equivalent WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Stack two paper plates on top of each other and cut out a barn shape with straight sides and a roof. Cut out a “barn door” in the center on the flat part of the plate. Copy the “Story Reference Labels” onto the labels. Provide one label per child. Cut the raffia into six-inch pieces. Place red crayons in the center of the tables. During the Activity: Give a barn cutout to each child and encourage children to color their barns. Point out the door to the barn. Give a piece of raffia to each child and help him tape it to the back of the plate so that it shows through the open door (to signify a “full barn”). Then give each child a label to place on the very bottom of the barn. WHAT YOU SAY: During the Activity: “In our Bible story today, what did the farmer build? (Pause.) Yes! He built bigger barns! Today we’re going to create a barn that’s full of grain. First, I want you to use the crayons to color your barn. Then, do you see this small door on your barn? (Point.) We’re going to help you tape this raffia to the back of your plate, so that your barn is FULL of grain! Then we’ll place these labels on the front. Are you ready to get started? (Pause.) Okay, let’s go!” After the Activity: “Your barns looks amazing! I wish the farmer in our Bible story had chosen to give away his extra grain instead of building bigger barns to keep it for himself, because one way to love others is by sharing when we have a lot. That’s what we ought to do, isn’t it? I want to love like Jesus by loving everyone. How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone. That’s exactly right. We can love everyone by sharing when we have a lot! Hopefully when you take these barns home, you’ll remember: I can love everyone.
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MARCH 2017
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MAKE IT REAL A time for preschoolers to meet with a consistent small group leader, apply the lesson to their lives and pray together.
BASIC TRUTH
Investing in a few to encourage their authentic faith.
SMALL GROUP TIME
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
WHAT YOU NEED: Paperclip “Memory Verse Card” (from the Week One Activity Pages on the Website) in your Bible at John 13:34. Provide a journal and a funshaped pen for each small group.
KEY QUESTION
SMALL GROUP LEADER (SGL): “Have you ever had a whole lot of something?
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
Maybe you had a lot of candy or a lot of toys or a lot of clothes and it was way more than what you needed? (Pause for responses.) Me too! And so did the man in our Bible story today. He had so much food that it was way more than he needed. What did the man in our story do when he had more than he needed? (Pause for responses.) You’re right! He built bigger barns to hold it and he kept all the food for himself. “Now let’s think. If we had way more than we needed of something, what could we do with it to show people that we love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone? (Pause for responses.) You’re right again! We can share! Sharing is one way we can love everyone like Jesus loves everyone. Loving everyone is how we love like Jesus. How can you love like Jesus?” CHILDREN AND SGL: “I can love everyone.”
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
SGL: “You got it! And sharing is a great way to love everyone! Stand up with me and let’s practice saying our new Bible verse. (Open Bible to memory verse card.) “Do you remember it? It says (read verse from the Bible): Love one another, John 13:34. That is the perfect verse to help us remember to love everyone. Let’s say it together with the motions.” (Lay Bible down.) CHILDREN AND SGL: “Love (hug yourself and twist) one another (point to all your friends), John 13:34. (Open your hands like a book.) (Repeat the verse with the motions several times together.)
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MAKE IT REAL A time for preschoolers to meet with a consistent small group leader, apply the lesson to their lives and pray together.
Investing in a few to encourage their authentic faith.
SGL: “Hugging myself is my favorite part. What a great verse! Good job! (Two thumbs up.) Now come sit with me. It’s time to write in our prayer journal. Today we’re going to write about things we can share. “Think about all the stuff you have. Is there anything you have a whole lot of? Like way more than you need? Maybe a lot of toys or snacks? Think about what you have that you can share. I’ll write everyone’s name in our prayer journal. When I say your name, I want you to tell me one thing you can share and I’ll write it beside your name. We can use the list we make when we pray. (Open prayer journal and hold your fun pen. Write each child’s name and what they say beside their name. Remember to print the words they say so the children can recognize their names and the letters.) “These are great things to share! Let’s use our list and ask God to help us look for times we can share so people will know we love them like Jesus loves them. Would anyone like to pray before I pray?” (Give each child who wants to pray the opportunity to do so.) “Now I will pray.”
PRAYER
SGL: “Dear God, thank You for our good friend Jesus. Thank You that He loves everyone. Help us to love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone. Today we learned that one way we can love everyone is by sharing. You have given us so much, God. Please help us to see people who need us to share with them. Help us to share our (read the list). We know sharing is a great way to love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
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JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
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: Emily Meredith
Mary Beth Brannan, Sharon van Rossum, McKenzie
Executive Director: Brittany Compton-Robertson
Illustrator: Jodi Blackwell
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Partner Support: Deb Springer
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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
MARCH 2017
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
2
3-5 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.
• How Many? • Hit the Peg • Seed Investigation
MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP) • Worship • Introductory Sketch • 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.
• • • • •
Stack the Cups Building a Barn Craft Stick Barns Sharing Paper Plate Barn
MAKE IT REAL
Make It Real is designed to help preschoolers understand how the Bottom Line applies to them. They’ll discuss real-life experiences and share prayer requests. Divide kids into small groups of about five to eight children with each leader. Ideally, assign the same small group leader to the same group of preschoolers for the entire year.
• Small Group Time • Prayer
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3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
HOW MANY?
“How Many?” is an activity that teaches simple math skills while introduces the concept of the upcoming Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: “Stars” Activity Page, white cardstock, and wall tape
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Stars” Activity Pages onto the cardstock. Tape one of the pictures on a wall on one side of the room low enough where the children can see it. Tape the other picture on an opposite wall of the first picture, also low enough where the children can see it. During the Activity: Have the children stand in the middle of the activity area. Introduce the pictures as one being “a little” and the other picture as being “a lot.” Tell the children to look for the picture with “a little.” Then encourage the children to walk to the picture with a little bit of stars. Then tell them to look for the picture with “a lot.” Encourage the children to walk to the picture with a lot of stars. Repeat the activity several times while getting faster each time. Say “a little” and as soon as they get to that picture, quickly say “a lot,” and have them move back and forth at a faster pace than before. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Look at the pictures that I have hung on the wall. (Point.) This picture has stars on it. There are not very many stars. There’s just a little. (Point.) Now look at this picture. (Point.) There are A LOT of stars on this picture. There is a little number of stars on this picture (point) and A LOT on this picture (point).” During the Activity: “When I say ‘a little,’ I want you to walk to the picture with just a few stars and when I say ‘a lot’ walk to the picture with many stars. Are you ready?” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “You did an AWESOME job! Today we are going to hear a fantastic Bible story about what someone with A LOT should do for those who have A LITTLE! Get ready to hear our true story from the Bible!”
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PA G E 3
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HIT THE PEG
“Hit the Peg” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and imagination to introduce today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: Wooden “Pound-a-Peg” toy (NOTE: If you have a large class, it would be best to provide more than one of these.)
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: During the Activity: Gather the children on the floor and show them the “Pound-aPeg” toy. Demonstrate how to tap the pegs to push them through to the other side. Pass the hammer around and give each child a turn tapping a peg and then flipping the board over to give the next child a turn. Continue passing the toy around the circle until everyone has a turn.
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
NOTE: Make sure to closely supervise each child that is holding and/or close to the hammer.
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
WHAT YOU SAY: During the Activity: “Today we’re going to take turns tapping the pegs on this fun toy. Let me show you how it works. (Demonstrate, then flip toy over). Now, I’m going to pass this around to give each of you a turn. If it is not your turn, I want you to place your hands behind your back like this. (Demonstrate.) That way no one’s fingers get smashed! And if you do have the hammer, let’s be careful to ONLY tap the pegs. Okay, are you ready? (Pause.) Great! Let’s tap, tap, tap!” After the Activity: “Great job, everyone! You did such a great job tapping those pegs when it was your turn. And I loved how you followed directions for using the hammer correctly. You are great builders! We’ll hear about another builder in our Bible story today. I wonder what he builds. We will find out soon. Thanks for playing with me!”
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PA G E 4
WEEK
MARCH 2017
MAKE IT FUN Activities designed to draw children into the classroom and introduce vocabulary and concepts needed for the Bible story.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
2
3-5 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.
INVESTIGATING SEEDS
“Investigating Seeds” is an activity that allows the children to be curious and explore a concept from the upcoming Bible story. Be sure to list the foods you will be using today on the “Allergy Alert Poster” and post it at the door to your room. WHAT YOU NEED: “Allergy Alert Poster,” white cardstock, 6 different kinds of seeds or beans, clear zip-top bags, packing tape, and preschool magnifying glasses. (NOTE: You can get packets of seeds from Amazon or retail stores with gardening sections. You can also use popcorn kernels, dried beans, or sunflower seeds.) WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Allergy Alert Poster” on white cardstock and hang it on the door. Place each type of seed in its own zip-top bag. Be sure to have at least 10-12 seeds in each bag. If you have a table in the activity area, tape each bag to the table. Place tape along each side of the bag. If you are not using a table, reinforce the seal of each bag with packing tape. During the Activity: Give the children the magnifying glasses and allow them to look at the seeds.
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
After the Activity: Encourage the children to look at each bag of seeds at least once. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s be scientists today!” During the Activity: (Point to the bags.) “There are different kinds of seeds and beans in the bags. Some of them grow into flowers or plants and some of them grow into food that we eat. Use the magnifying glass (hold up) to look at each one very closely.” (Do activity.) After the Activity: “It is so much fun to explore things that God made! In our story today, we are going to hear about grain, which is a type of seed that makes bread and pasta. This story is making me hungry! I cannot wait to find out what happens!”
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PA G E 5
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
STACK THE CUPS
“Stack the Cups” is an activity that uses fine motor skills, letter recognition, and ordering to review the memory verse. WHAT YOU NEED: 10 plastic cups, “Love One Another” Activity Page, white cardstock, red construction paper OR heart stickers, scissors, and tape WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Love One Another” Activity Page onto cardstock and cut apart. Use the tape to attach each word of the verse onto separate cups. Use the red construction paper to cut out six hearts OR use six heart stickers. Place a heart on the remaining six cups (the cups without a word from the verse). During the Activity: Point out the words on the cups and read the verse with the children. Then show them how to line them up on the floor in order. Point to the words and repeat the verse again. Then let the children stack the remaining heart cups on top of the verse cups to create a pyramid. So you should have the four “verse” cups on the bottom, a row of three “heart” cups for the second row, then a row with two “heart cups” on for the third row, and finally one “heart” cup on the top. Once the pyramid is complete, point out the words of the verse and repeat it together again. WHAT YOU SAY: During the Activity: “Do you see these cups I have today? Let’s read them together: Love one another, John 13:34. Great job! Let’s read our verse one more time. (Point to each cup as you read together.) Excellent! I’m going to place these cups in a row here on the floor. Then I need you to help me make a pyramid by stacking the rest of these cups on top.” (Point to cups and help stack them.) After the Activity: “Great job saying our memory verse and helping stack the cups! Can someone tell me what you see on these cups? (Pause for responses.) Yes! Hearts. These hearts remind me to love everyone, just like Jesus does. Tell me, How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone. Good job, friends!”
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PA G E 6
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
E BIBL
BIBLE STORY REVIEW
ORY R E
IEW
Activities designed to reinforce the
ST
YEAR OLDS
V
MAKE IT STICK
2
An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that repetition they crave.
BUILDING A BARN
“Building a Barn” is an activity that allows the children to play an active role in the retelling of today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: 30-40 cardboard blocks or shoeboxes
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the blocks into the activity area. During the Activity: Ask the children to help you build a barn like the one in the Bible story today. After the Activity: While you are building the barn with the children, retell the Bible story. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Can you help me build a barn with these blocks? (Pause.) We can build a barn just like the one in our story today.” During the Activity: (Build barn.) “There was a man who had a lot grain. We can make food from grain. He had so much that he thought that he needed to build a BIGGER barn to put it all in. He had A LOT of grain, but he didn’t want to share it. Instead, he built a bigger barn to keep it all in. But that’s not what Jesus wants us to do when we have a lot of something, is it? What does Jesus want us to do? (Pause.) Yes, Jesus wants us to share when we have A LOT of something. That’s right!” After the Activity: “Great job building the barn! Jesus wants us to love and help each other. We can do that by sharing what we have. We can share when we have a lot. Tell me: How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone!”
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PA G E 7
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT STICK
JUST FOR FIVES
Activities designed to reinforce the
An activity that calls on older preschoolers’ more developed cognitive and fine motor skills while reviewing the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse.
Bible story and bottom line.
BASIC TRUTH
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
CRAFT STICK BARNS
“Craft Stick Barns” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and creativity to allow kids to “build” a house and review today’s Bible story. WHAT YOU NEED: Craft sticks (at least 8 per child), black construction paper, glue sticks, “Barn Reference” Activity Page, and Avery® labels #5160 or equivalent, WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the glue sticks in the center of the table. Copy “Barn Reference” on the labels. During the Activity: Give each child a piece of black construction paper and at least eight craft sticks. Encourage the children to lay their craft sticks within their sheet of paper to create a barn. They do not have to use all their craft sticks. Once they’ve arranged their sticks the way they want them, instruct them to use the glue sticks to glue the craft sticks down onto the paper and add a label. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “In our Bible story, the farmer built bigger barns to hold all of his grain. Today, I want us to ‘build’ some barns of our own with these craft sticks!” (Hand out eight craft sticks to each child.) During the Activity: “Now I’m going to give each of you a piece of black construction paper and I want you to lay down your craft sticks any way you’d like to create your own barn. (Pass out construction paper.) Once you’ve arranged your sticks, use the glue sticks in the center of the table to glue them in place. Let me know if you need any help!” After the Activity: “Your barns look amazing! Great job, everyone. I wish the farmer in our story today had chosen to share when he had a lot. That’s one big way you can show love to others—by sharing. If you had extra, would you show love and share? (Pause for responses.) I hope so! How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone.”
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PA G E 8
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
SHARING
“Sharing” is an activity that teaches the children the concept of today’s Bible story through actions. Be sure to list the foods you will be using today on the “Allergy Alert Poster” and post it at the door to your room. WHAT YOU NEED: “Allergy Alert Poster,” white cardstock, large tub, uncooked macaroni noodles, 3 medium-sized plush friends, 3 small bowls, and a small cup
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the “Allergy Alert Poster” onto the white cardstock and hang it on the door. Fill the tub with the macaroni. Place the plush friends in a sitting position in the middle of the activity area. Place a bowl in front of each plush friend. Place one piece of macaroni in each bowl.
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
During the Activity: Give the children the tub of macaroni and tell them that they have “A LOT.” Point to the plush friend’s bowls and say they have “A LITTLE.” Ask the children to use the cup to share their macaroni with their plush friends. Be sure that all of the children have a turn filling the bowls. If you have a large group, you may need to empty the bowls so that they can be filled again. WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “WOW! Look at all of this macaroni! (Point.) You have A LOT! I see we have some friends (point) who have A LITTLE.” During the Activity: “Can you share some of your macaroni with our friends? (Do activity.) Awesome job! It is so nice to share when you have A LOT!”
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
After the Activity: “Great job sharing! Our story today told us that Jesus wants us to share with other people. He wants us to love and help everyone! How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone!”
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PA G E 9
3-5
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
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
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
KEY QUESTION
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
PAPER PLATE BARN
“Paper Plate Barn” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and creativity to review today’s Bible Story. WHAT YOU NEED: Paper plates, scissors, red crayons, raffia, clear tape, “Story Reference Labels” Activity Page, and Avery labels #5160 or equivalent WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Stack two paper plates on top of each other and cut out a barn shape with straight sides and a roof. Cut out a “barn door” in the center on the flat part of the plate. Copy the “Story Reference Labels” onto the labels. Provide one label per child. Cut the raffia into six-inch pieces. Place red crayons in the center of the tables. During the Activity: Give a barn cutout to each child and encourage children to color their barns. Point out the door to the barn. Give a piece of raffia to each child and help him tape it to the back of the plate so that it shows through the open door (to signify a “full barn”). Then give each child a label to place on the very bottom of the barn. WHAT YOU SAY: During the Activity: “In our Bible story today, what did the farmer build? (Pause.) Yes! He built bigger barns! Today we’re going to create a barn that’s full of grain. First, I want you to use the crayons to color your barn. Then, do you see this small door on your barn? (Point.) We’re going to help you tape this raffia to the back of your plate, so that your barn is FULL of grain! Then we’ll place these labels on the front. Are you ready to get started? (Pause.) Okay, let’s go!” After the Activity: “Your barns looks amazing! I wish the farmer in our Bible story had chosen to give away his extra grain instead of building bigger barns to keep it for himself, because one way to love others is by sharing when we have a lot. That’s what we ought to do, isn’t it? I want to love like Jesus by loving everyone. How can you love like Jesus? I can love everyone. That’s exactly right. We can love everyone by sharing when we have a lot! Hopefully when you take these barns home, you’ll remember: I can love everyone.
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PA G E 1 0
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
3-5 YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT REAL A time for preschoolers to meet with a consistent small group leader, apply the lesson to their lives and pray together.
BASIC TRUTH
Investing in a few to encourage their authentic faith.
SMALL GROUP TIME
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
WHAT YOU NEED: Paperclip “Memory Verse Card” (from the Week One Activity Pages on the Website) in your Bible at John 13:34. Provide a journal and a funshaped pen for each small group.
KEY QUESTION
SMALL GROUP LEADER (SGL): “Have you ever had a whole lot of something?
HOW CAN YOU LOVE LIKE JESUS?
BOTTOM LINE
I CAN LOVE EVERYONE.
MEMORY VERSE
Maybe you had a lot of candy or a lot of toys or a lot of clothes and it was way more than what you needed? (Pause for responses.) Me too! And so did the man in our Bible story today. He had so much food that it was way more than he needed. What did the man in our story do when he had more than he needed? (Pause for responses.) You’re right! He built bigger barns to hold it and he kept all the food for himself. “Now let’s think. If we had way more than we needed of something, what could we do with it to show people that we love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone? (Pause for responses.) You’re right again! We can share! Sharing is one way we can love everyone like Jesus loves everyone. Loving everyone is how we love like Jesus. How can you love like Jesus?” CHILDREN AND SGL: “I can love everyone.”
“Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV
BIBLE STORY FOCUS
I can share when I have a lot. Bigger Barns • Luke 12:16-21
SGL: “You got it! And sharing is a great way to love everyone! Stand up with me and let’s practice saying our new Bible verse. (Open Bible to memory verse card.) “Do you remember it? It says (read verse from the Bible): Love one another, John 13:34. That is the perfect verse to help us remember to love everyone. Let’s say it together with the motions.” (Lay Bible down.) CHILDREN AND SGL: “Love (hug yourself and twist) one another (point to all your friends), John 13:34. (Open your hands like a book.) (Repeat the verse with the motions several times together.)
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PA G E 1 1
WEEK
MARCH 2017
2
3-5 YEAR OLDS
MAKE IT REAL A time for preschoolers to meet with a consistent small group leader, apply the lesson to their lives and pray together.
Investing in a few to encourage their authentic faith.
SGL: “Hugging myself is my favorite part. What a great verse! Good job! (Two thumbs up.) Now come sit with me. It’s time to write in our prayer journal. Today we’re going to write about things we can share. “Think about all the stuff you have. Is there anything you have a whole lot of? Like way more than you need? Maybe a lot of toys or snacks? Think about what you have that you can share. I’ll write everyone’s name in our prayer journal. When I say your name, I want you to tell me one thing you can share and I’ll write it beside your name. We can use the list we make when we pray. (Open prayer journal and hold your fun pen. Write each child’s name and what they say beside their name. Remember to print the words they say so the children can recognize their names and the letters.) “These are great things to share! Let’s use our list and ask God to help us look for times we can share so people will know we love them like Jesus loves them. Would anyone like to pray before I pray?” (Give each child who wants to pray the opportunity to do so.) “Now I will pray.”
PRAYER
SGL: “Dear God, thank You for our good friend Jesus. Thank You that He loves everyone. Help us to love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone. Today we learned that one way we can love everyone is by sharing. You have given us so much, God. Please help us to see people who need us to share with them. Help us to share our (read the list). We know sharing is a great way to love everyone the way Jesus loves everyone. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
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