Creation – Lessons for Younger Children

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Creation

(Lessons for Younger Children)

Summary of Citywide Children’s Meeting
Regarding the Creation Lessons

Next fellowship meeting to be held on Monday, 5/29/23 at 7:30pm

Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Nov 27
Dec 4
Dec 11
Dec 18
Dec 25
Jan 1
Jan 8
Jan 15
Jan 22
Jan 29
Feb 5
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 5
Mar 12
Mar 19
Mar 26
Apr 2
Apr 9
Apr 16
Apr 23
Apr 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
Aug 6
Aug 13
Aug 20
Aug 27
Sept 3

Oct. 16, 2022

Lesson 1 – L1 Creation – God Made Our World (Lesson)

Oct. 23, 2022

Lesson 2 – L1 Creation – Light and Darkness (Lesson)

  • The lesson contains ideas of how to contrast light and darkness visually for the children, such as bringing in a flashlight or turning off the lights in the room.
  • In addition, another idea is to bring a shoebox with an opening cut into it. The children are not allowed to look as they feel the object inside. Contrast with when they look with light, they can see right away what the object is.
  • We can also highlight God’s faithfulness in making the sun rise every day.
  • Suggested songs:
    9503 God Commanded Light to Shine;
    9009 God is so Good to Me!

Oct. 30, 2022

Lesson 3 Part 1 and 2 – L1 Creation – Day and Night (Lesson)

  • The existing lesson addresses both Day and Night in one lesson. We decided to split this lesson into two weeks to expand on Day and Night.
  • We can use the same memory verse for both weeks. Genesis 1:5a “And God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night.”
PART 1 of 2 (Oct 30)
  • Show them pictures of daytime versus nighttime.
  • Discuss activities we do during the daytime: wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, play outdoors, go to the children’s meetings, etc.
  • Give children a paper with one light side and the other side dark.  It can also be a circle shape.
  • Cut out circles from oak tag paper and paste cut out of activities people do during the day like play or ride bikes. 
  • Suggested Songs:
    15 Walking with Jesus;
    49 This is the Day that the Lord has Made;
    9042 I Can Come to Jesus Every Single Day

Nov. 6, 2022

Lesson 3 Part 1 and 2 – L1 Creation – Day and Night (Lesson)

  • The existing lesson addresses both Day and Night in one lesson. We decided to split this lesson into two weeks to expand on Day and Night.
  • We can use the same memory verse for both weeks. Genesis 1:5a “And God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night.”
PART 2 of 2 (Nov 6)
  • The second part of the lesson, covered the following week, will focus on night. God made both Day and Night. What are some things we should do at night? We can eat dinner, get ready for bed, brush our teeth, change into pajamas, set our clothes for the next day, read a bedtime story, etc. 
  • God knows that we need to rest at night. If the sun was up all day, that would not be good for us. We need the night to rest. 
  • Suggested songs:
    We can repeat some songs from Part A. We don’t have a specific song about just night, but this song talks about the earth turning to produce day and night.
    9006 Not Too Fast, Not Too Slow

Nov. 13, 2022

Lesson 4 – L1 Creation – Expanse-Heaven (Lesson)

Nov. 20, 2022

Lesson 5 – L1 Creation – Water (Lesson)

  • Show a lot of visuals of living things needing water – from plants to pets/animals to humans. Photos and videos would be good.
  • God had to make water before we could be on the Earth. The kids can all drink water all together.
  • Possibly even bring in a small plant that the children can take turns spritzing with water. If circumstances allow, a small goldfish in a bowl can also be a demonstration.
  • Suggested Songs:

Nov. 27, 2022

Thanksgiving Weekend

  1. Since many children may be away for the Thanksgiving conference or family events, we will not cover a new lesson. For older and younger children, we plan to review God’s creation in between the songs, using the lyrics as a way to discuss key points. 
  2. Suggested Songs to help review overall creation lessons:

Dec. 4, 2022

Lesson 6 – L1 Creation – Dry Land-Soil-Rock (Lesson)

Dec. 11, 2022

Lesson 7 – L1 Creation – Plants-Seeds (Part 1) (Lesson)

  • We plan to split this lesson into two separate weeks.
  • Cover the first two bullet points including:  (1) Seeds can produce living things. (2) Plants need something special to sustain life.
  • Activity: We can have the children plant something simple. For example, bean seeds are fairly easy to grow. We can help them plant a seed to care for. Since this is a two-part lesson, the kids could plant the seeds during the first lesson and then the serving ones can take the home, care for them, and bring them back the following week so we can see if they grew. 
  • We split this lesson into two weeks because the planting activity will take time. Kids can also decorate a name sticker label for their plant.
  • In addition to the craft ideas in the lesson, another possibility is creating a collage of fallen leaves.
  • Suggested snack could be fruit for both weeks of the plant/seeds lesson. (Note: Please check with parents for permission before feeding children snacks.)
  • Suggested Songs:

Dec. 18, 2022

Lesson 7 – L1 Creation – Plants-Seeds (Part 2) (Lesson)

  • This lesson continues last week’s lesson, covering the third bullet point: Bring in samples of seeds and different fruit. Have the children guess which seeds will produce what fruit (apple, pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, etc.)
  • We can also play a matching game: Identify which fruit goes with which seeds. Draw or print out fruits or seedlings on a piece of paper. Have the children match the physical seed with the correct picture.
  • The matching game may be better so that all the children can participate. A guessing game may be more difficult because some children may not know as much as others. Try to engage all the children.
  • Discuss and see if their plant from the prior week grew.
  • See prior week’s song suggestions.

Dec. 25, 2022

Lesson 8 – Creation – Sun and Moon

  • This lesson will be very similar to the lesson on Day and Night, emphasizing activities that occur during the day when the sun is out and activities that occur at night when the moon is out.
  • Bible Verse: Genesis 1:14a “And God said, Let there be light-bearers…to separate the day from the night…”
  • Song Suggestion:
    #9010 God’s Design Song #10: You Are Mindful of Man Psalms 8:4a

Jan. 1, 2023

Lesson 9A – Creation – Seasons: Spring

  • The next lesson on seasons will be split into 4 lessons.
  • Bible Verse: Psalms 104:19a “He made the moon to mark seasons;”
  • In addition to the story suggestions in the original lesson plan, we can also show the different types of clothing worn for each season. In Springtime, we may wear raincoats and rain boots.  
  • Bring samples of flowers to show the children.
  • Show pictures of birds nests with eggs.
  • Song Suggestion: #9512 – Look at All the Flowers

Jan. 8, 2023

Lesson 9B – Creation – Seasons: Summer

  • Bible Verse: Psalms 104:19a “He made the moon to mark seasons;”
  • In addition to the story suggestions in the original lesson plan, we can also show the different types of clothing worn for each season. In Summer, we may wear shorts, tee shirts, or bathing suits.
  • Highlight the temperature difference between the seasons, emphasizing the heat of the summer.
  • Talk about the different activities we do in the summer: swimming, going to the beach, going to the park, etc.
  • Song Suggestion: #9119 – Rain From Heaven

Jan. 15, 2023

Lesson 9C – Creation – Seasons: Fall

  • Bible Verse: Psalms 104:19a “He made the moon to mark seasons;”
  • In addition to the story suggestions in the original lesson plan, we can also show the different types of clothing worn for each season. In Summer, we may wear shorts, tee shirts, or bathing suits.
  • Highlight the temperature difference between the seasons, emphasizing the heat of the summer.
  • Talk about the different activities we do in the summer: swimming, going to the beach, going to the park, etc.
  • Song Suggestion: #9119 – Rain From Heaven

Jan. 22, 2023

Lesson 9D – Creation – Seasons: Winter

  • Bible Verse: Psalms 104:19a “He made the moon to mark seasons;”
  • In addition to the story suggestions in the original lesson plan, we can also show the different types of clothing worn for each season. In Summer, we may wear shorts, tee shirts, or bathing suits.
  • Highlight the temperature difference between the seasons, emphasizing the heat of the summer.
  • Talk about the different activities we do in the summer: swimming, going to the beach, going to the park, etc.
  • Song Suggestion: #9119 – Rain From Heaven

Jan. 29, 2023

Lesson 10A Creation – Animals of the Water – General – Smaller Fish (Goldfish, Flounder, Salmon, Angel fish…etc)
(Creation Lesson 13 & 14 in the PDF)

  • Emphasize the fact that God created all the sea animals for man’s help, food and enjoyment. 
  • Since we are covering animals of the sea in multiple lessons, we can focus on a few at a time, showing videos and photos. We should just show a few and discuss rather than showing too many.
  • As we see all the wonderful creatures God made, we can keep reminding the children each week about God as the Creator. He is so creative in the colors and details we see. 
  • For this lesson, we can discuss & distinguish types of fish we see as pets and types of fish we eat.
  • Some zoos and aquariums have live cams that the children can view together. 
  • Suggested Songs:

Feb. 5, 2023

Lesson 10B Creation – Animals (multiple lesson) – Animals of the Water – Larger Fish & Mammals (Whales, Sharks, Dolphins, Narwhals)
(Creation Lesson 13 & 14 in the PDF)

  • Emphasize the fact that God created all the sea animals for man’s help, food and enjoyment. 
  • Since we are covering animals of the sea in multiple lessons, we can focus on a few at a time, showing videos and photos. We should just show a few rather than showing too many.
  • As we see all the wonderful creatures God made, we can keep reminding the children each week about God as the Creator. He is so creative in the colors and details we see. 
  • For this lesson, we can show videos and photos of some larger fish and mammals in the sea, such as whales, sharks, dolphins and narwhals. The children may be interested to see the size of some of these sea creatures compared to objects that they know. 
  • Some zoos and aquariums have live cams that the children can view together. 
  • Suggested Songs:

Feb. 12, 2023

Lesson 10C Creation – Animals (multiple lesson) – Land/Water Creatures (Walruses, Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, Penguins)
(Creation Lesson 13 & 14 in the PDF)

  • Emphasize the fact that God created all the sea animals for man’s help, food and enjoyment. 
  • Since we are covering animals of the sea in multiple lessons, we can focus on a few at a time, showing videos and photos. We should just show a few rather than showing too many.
  • As we see all the wonderful creatures God made, we can keep reminding the children each week about God as the Creator. He is so creative in the colors and details we see. 
  • For this lesson, we can talk about sea creatures that also live on the land, such as walruses, sea lions, sea turtles and penguins. It would be helpful to show videos and photos. 
  • Some zoos and aquariums have live cams that the children can view together. 
  • Suggested Songs:

 

Feb. 19, 2023

Lesson 10D Creation – Animals (multiple lesson) – Animals of the Water – Shellfish & Miscellaneous Fish – (Shrimp, Lobster, Clams, Crabs, Octopus, Jellyfish, Sea Urchin, Starfish)
(Creation Lesson 13 & 14 in the PDF)

  • Emphasize the fact that God created all the sea animals for man’s help, food and enjoyment. 
  • Since we are covering animals of the sea in multiple lessons, we can focus on a few at a time, showing videos and photos. We should just show a few rather than showing too many.
  • As we see all the wonderful creatures God made, we can keep reminding the children each week about God as the Creator. He is so creative in the colors and details we see. 
  • For this lesson, we can focus on shellfish and other interesting miscellaneous fish, such as shrimp, lobster, clams, crabs, octopus, jellyfish, sea urchin and starfish. It would help to show videos and photos. Ask the children if they have ever seen any of these creatures at an aquarium or zoo. 
  • For sea creatures that are also food, we can ask if the children have ever eaten any of these foods. 
  • Some zoos and aquariums have live cams that the children can view together.
  • Suggested Songs:

 

Feb. 26, 2023

Lesson 10E Creation – Animals (multiple lesson) – Birds that Fly Above the Earth)
(Creation Lesson 15 in the PDF)

  • Emphasize the fact that God created all the birds for man’s help, food, enjoyment, and companionship. 
  • Eagles, hawks, condors, parrots, blue jays, cardinals, nightingales, doves, hummingbirds, etc.
  • We can focus on a few birds at a time, showing videos and photos. 
  • God can use these birds for His purpose as in the example of Noah sending the dove from the ark to find land.  Another example is God sending food to Elijah using ravens. 
  • As we see all the wonderful creatures God made, we can keep reminding the children each week about God as the Creator. He is so creative in the colors and features we see. 
  • For this lesson, we can focus on birds that fly.
  • Some zoos and aquariums have live cams that the children can view together.
  • Suggested Songs:

 

Mar. 5, 2023

Lesson 10F Creation – Animals (multiple lessons) – Birds that Don’t Fly) – Ostriches, Emus and Penguins
(Creation Lesson 15 in the PDF)

  • Emphasize the fact that God created all the birds for man’s help, food, enjoyment, and companionship. 
  • We can focus on a few birds at a time, showing videos and photos. 
  • As we see all the wonderful creatures God made, we can keep reminding the children each week about God as the Creator. He is so creative in the colors and features we see. 
  • For this lesson, we can focus on birds that do not fly, such as ostriches, emus and penguins. 
  • Some zoos and aquariums have live cams that the children can view together.
  • Suggested Songs:

 

Mar. 12, 2023

Creation 10G – Animals in the wild that eat meat (Carnivores)

  • Lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards, cheetahs, eagles, vultures, hawks, snakes, hyenas, coyotes
  • We can discuss how some wild animals need to eat meat as their food to survive. We also eat meat as our food. We can discuss that we eat steak, chicken, and fish, etc. The Lord created animals for us to live but some animals also need to eat other animals to live as well.  
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Mar. 19, 2023

Creation 10H – Animals in the wild that eat vegetation (Herbivores)

  • Gazelle, zebra, giraffe, deer, elk, small birds, wildebeest, bears.
  • We can discuss how some wild animals only eat plants as their diet to survive. We also eat plants (vegetables, fruit, seeds) as our food. Ask the children to name some plants that they eat. We eat salads, broccoli, apples, berries, nuts, seeds, etc. The Lord created plant life for the gentle wild animals to enjoy and for us to enjoy. If time allows, we can also discuss how some animals, such as bears, eat both meat and vegetation just like us. Animals that eat both are called omnivores.
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Mar. 26, 2023

Creation 10I – Monkeys and Gorillas

  • Show pictures of different types of monkeys and gorillas.
  • Distinguish differences between mankind and monkeys/ gorillas. Emphasize that only man was made in the image of God.
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Apr. 2, 2023

Creation 10J – Reptiles and Amphibians

  • Frogs, salamanders, toads, newts, snakes, lizards, tortoise, turtles, iguanas, geckos, crocodile and alligators
  • Crocodiles have pointier snouts and live in saltwater or fresh water.
  • Alligators have broader snouts and live in fresh water.
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Apr. 9, 2023

Creation 10K – Marsupials

  • Koalas, kangaroos, wombats, opossums, quokkas, Tasmanian devils
  • These animals are characterized by a premature birth that continues in the pouch of the mother.
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Apr. 16, 2023

Creation 10L – Neighborhood Animals

  • Pigeons, squirrels, mice, rats, raccoons, birds, rabbits
  • Show how some animals live among us in our cities.
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Apr. 23, 2023

Creation 10M – Farm Animals and Pets

  • Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, horses, pigs, cows, sheep, chickens, roosters, goats, ducks, donkeys, fish, rabbits, chinchillas, camels
  • These are animals that people keep as companions, use to raise for food, or utilize to perform tasks.
  • Give examples of some tasks animals can perform: 
    • Dogs can be trained as seeing-eye dogs for the blind, as police dogs to help the police, or as companions for lonely people.
    • Horses can pull carriages and be utilized to transport people around. Police officers even use horses to ride on.
    • Donkeys and camels can carry very heavy loads.
  • Bible verse: Genesis 1:25a “And God made the animals of the earth according to their kind…”

Apr. 30, 2023

Creation 10N – Spiders

  • Spiders have 8 legs as compared to regular insects that have 6 legs
  • Spiders spin webs to catch insects for food
  • They eat other bugs like mosquitos, flies…etc.
  • Examples of spiders include tarantulas, wolf spiders, black widows, and jumping spiders.
  • Memory verse: Genesis 1:25m “And God made…everything that creeps on the
    ground according to its kind…”

May 7, 2023

Creation 10O – Butterflies & Moths

  • Butterflies and moths both come from eggs that hatch into caterpillars. It may be helpful to show the life cycle of moths and butterflies.
  • Caterpillars become pupa and form cocoons or chrysalises. Cocoons are specific to moths, while chrysalises are formed by butterflies.
  • They metamorphosize into butterflies and moths. This process can take anywhere from days to a year (long periods if they are in a very harsh environment).
  • A specific caterpillar, called the silkworm, creates silk, a fine fiber for making clothing.
  • Butterflies and moths help pollinate plants.
  • Memory verse: Genesis 1:25m “And God made…everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind…”

May 14, 2023

Creation 10P – Beetles & Other Flying Insects

  • Beetles, ladybugs, dragonflies, fireflies, cicadas, mantids, praying mantis, fleas…etc.
  • Some of these insects help control the population of other harmful bugs that destroy crops. For example, ladybugs eat aphids that destroy leaves and flowers. Praying mantis also eat pesky insects such as moths, mosquitos, roaches, flies and aphids.
  • Memory verse: Genesis 1:25m “And God made…everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind…”

May 21, 2023

Creation 10Q – Social Insects – Ants, Termites, Bees

  • These insects work together to gather food, build nests, take care of their Queen, and take care of their homes.
  • God is orderly and social insects each have specific jobs to do.  
  • Bees in particular provide vital pollination to plants and crops. They also create honey which is a food with many health benefits such as fighting infections and sore throats. 
  • Beeswax is used for making candles, chewing gum, lip balm, furniture wax and other products. We can also see teamwork in these creeping things.
  • Memory verse: Genesis 1:25m “And God made…everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind…”

May 28, 2023

Creation 10R – Grasshoppers, Crickets, Locusts

  • Show photos and illustrations of these insects.
  • Some people have used these insects for food. For instance, John the Baptist ate locusts and honey in the Bible.
  • Memory verse: Genesis 1:25m “And God made…everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind…”

June 4, 2023

Creation 10S – Worms, Snails and Slugs

  • Worms are invertebrates (no skeleton) that typically have soft, slender and elongated bodies.  
  • Focus on beneficial worms like earthworms.
  • Some worms such as earthworms can be beneficial by creating better drainage in the soil that they crawl through. They also feed off of dead roots, leaves, grasses, soil and manure.
  • Memory verse: Genesis 1:25m “And God made…everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind…”

June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 – Creation 11A – God Created Man – How Man Was Made (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

  • God had a special desire to make man. 
  • Give a vivid view of how God formed man – Genesis 2:7. NOTE: Avoid using illustrations from books and online because they may give an erroneous impression to the children. 
    • Man was formed from the dust of the ground. 
    • God breathed the breath of life into man and He came alive.
    • Compare how we can make something out of modeling clay (e.g., PlayDoh), but we can’t breathe on it and make it alive.
  • CRAFT/ACTIVITY
    • Have the children try to shake a cup of 10 legos multiple times and see if they can make it into a building just by shaking. Of course, it won’t work, no matter how many times they try. Make the point that God had to form the dust into a man – it didn’t just happen by itself.
    • Have the children make something out of modeling clay or building blocks (e.g., Legos). Ask them if they think their creation was made by accident. They may hear some teachers say that man was made by accident – what do you think? We did not just appear by accident – we were created by God.
  • SUGGESTED SONGS –
    9520 Bible Story Songs Wonderful CD – I Am Awesomely and Wonderfully Made;
    9521 Vessels Unto Honor;
    9002 Before God Put the Leaves on the Trees 
  • MEMORY VERSE – Genesis 2:7 – “Jehovah God formed man from the dust of the ground…”

June 18, 2023

Creation 11B – God Created Man – God Created Man in His Image. Man is Different from the Animals. (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

June 25, 2023

June 25th – Creation 11C – God Created Man – God Made Man and Woman (Expanded from L1 Creation – Man and Woman)

  • God created man and God created woman in different ways. 
  • Talk about how God created woman – Genesis 2:18-23.
    • God saw it was not good for man to be alone, so He created woman. 
    • God put man to sleep and took a rib out of Adam to build Eve.
  • Help the children count how many boys are present. Count how many girls are present.
  • God decided whether he would make us a boy or a girl, and we can be thankful that He made us this way! 
  • SUGGESTED SONGS –
    2833 The Adam & Eve Song (Tune: Praise Him, Praise Him, All Ye Little Children);
    74 Boys and Girls for Jesus
  • MEMORY VERSE – Gen 1:27c – “…male and female He created them.”

July 2, 2023

July 2nd – Creation 11D – The Five Senses: Seeing (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

  • God gave us 5 senses so we could appreciate God Himself and His creation
  • God gave us eyes to we can see and enjoy all the things God made
  • God made everything in color, God displays beauty
  • God created eyes so we can read our books, the Bible
  • Our eyes keep us safe (ex: we can see cars coming before we cross the street)
  • SONGS – #11 Oh, Be Careful!, #9501 Wonderf’lly
  • MEMORY VERSE – Psalm 139:14a – “I will praise You, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made…”

July 9, 2023

July 9th – Creation 11E – The Five Senses: Hearing (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

  • God gave us 5 senses so we could appreciate God Himself and His creation
  • God gave us ears to hear so we can sing children’s songs with each other
  • We can hear the sounds of birds, waterfall
  • Our ears keep us safe (ex: we can hear our mom warning us)
  • SONGS – #11 Oh, Be Careful!, #9501 Wonderf’lly
  • MEMORY VERSE – Psalm 139:14a – “I will praise You, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made…”

July 16, 2023

July 16th – Creation 11F – The Five Senses: Touching (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

  • God gave us 5 senses so we could appreciate God Himself and His creation
  • Our sense of touch keep us safe (ex: we can feel the oven is hot so we don’t touch it and get burned)
  • ACTIVITY – Bring different items of different textures and see if the children can figure out what it is without looking. You can put different items in a large box and ask the children to pick out the item you ask for just by feeling it with their hands (ex: Clothing made out of different materials – ex: wool, cotton, leather
  • SONGS – #11 Oh, Be Careful!, #9501 Wonderf’lly, #6401 Say to the Lord, I love You
  • MEMORY VERSE – Psalm 139:14a – “I will praise You, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made…”

July 23, 2023

July 23rd – Creation 11G – The Five Senses: Tasting (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

  • God gave us 5 senses so we could appreciate God Himself and His creation
  • Foods can taste sweet, salty, bitter, sour
  • ACTIVITY – Bring different foods and see if the children can figure out what it is by tasting it without looking (ex: juice vs. water, salt vs. sugar, different kinds of fruits, different kinds of cupcakes)
  • SONGS – #11 Oh, Be Careful!, #9501 Wonderf’lly
  • MEMORY VERSE – Psalm 139:14a – “I will praise You, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made…”

July 30, 2023

July 30th – Creation 11H – The Five Senses: Smelling (Expanded from L1 Creation – God Created Man)

  • God gave us 5 senses so we could appreciate God Himself and His creation
  • Our nose keeps us safe (ex: we can smell fire burning)
  • ACTIVITY – Bring different items to smell and see if the children can figure out what it is by just using their noses
  • SONGS – #11 Oh, Be Careful!, #9501 Wonderf’lly
  • MEMORY VERSE – Psalm 139:14a – “I will praise You, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made…”

Aug 6, 2023

August 6th – Creation 12A – Mind (Expanded from L1 Creation – Man’s Mind-Emotion-Will)

  • God created the mind to know
  • We use our minds to learn (ex: memorize the verses, reading, spelling, doing puzzles)
  • We are always learning new things as we get older (ex: your baby brother or sister may not know how to draw or do a puzzle, but you can)
  • ACTIVITY – 1) Do a shape puzzle with them – show the children shapes and they can tell you what shape it is and where it goes 2) Pose different situations to the children and ask them what they would do (ex: if you saw a fire, would you touch it? No, because your mind tells you it’s hot.) 
  • SONGS – #6711 The Great Command (verse 1), #11 Oh, Be Careful!, #65 God’s Word, #6705 The B-I-B-L-E
  • MEMORY VERSE – Mark 12:30a – “And you shall love the Lord your God from…your whole mind…”

Aug 13, 2023

August 13th – Creation 12B – Emotion (Expanded from L1 Creation – Man’s Mind-Emotion-Will)

  • God created us with emotions to feel 
  • Ask the children what makes them happy, sad, scared, etc.
  • ACTIVITY – 1) Print out pictures of faces expressing different emotions and ask the children to name the emotions (ex: happy, sad, surprised, angry, love).  2) Show the children different foods or pictures of food and ask them to raise their hand if they like it 
  • SONGS – #6401 Say to the Lord, I love You, #128 Happy All the Time
  • MEMORY VERSE – Mark 12:30b – “And you shall love the Lord your God from your whole heart…”

Aug 20, 2023

August 20th – Creation 12C – Will (Expanded from L1 Creation – Man’s Mind-Emotion-Will)

  • God gave us our will to choose (ex: You can choose to share with someone or be selfish)
  • God gave us our will to obey (ex: What do you do when mom tells you go to home? You can make the choice to obey so that when mom says it’s time to go, you follow her and go.) 
  • ACTIVITY – Give the children different situations and ask them what they would choose to do. (ex: Show them pictures of playground equipment and ask them what they would choose to go to first.)
  • SONGS – #9307 Oh, Yes, I Can! I can Choose, #6732 Trust and Obey (Chorus), #5205 OBEY, #25 I Believe God
  • MEMORY VERSE – Mark 12:30c – “And you shall love the Lord your God from…your whole strength”

Aug 27, 2023

  August 27th – Creation Review

Sept 3, 2023

September 3, 2023 – Review of God Made Man and Woman (Expanded from L1 Creation – Man and Woman)