A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter Y

Y- Young Ruler


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story The Rich Young Ruler
- identify that they should put God first above anything else
- identify who they should love with all their heart



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Young Ruler Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words. (When you use these cards ask the students and discuss, “What do you love?” and “Who do you love?”).



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “The Rich Young Ruler” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

What did the young man ask Jesus? How to get to heaven.

What did Jesus tell him? That he had to obey all the commandments.

What did Jesus tell the man to do with all his things? To sell everything he had and give the money to the poor.

Why did the man not follow Jesus? He did not want to give up all the things he had.

Which did the man love more- his things or God? His things.

What should you put above anything else? God

Jesus said it is hard for a rich man to enter God’s kingdom. What did he compare it to? A camel going through the eye of a needle.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What should you put above anything else? God

gardenofpraise.com- The Rich Young Ruler (song)

sermons4kids.com- some songs are posted that can go with this lesson (scroll down to these)

godsongs.net- Love the Lord your God (round)

Sing “If You Love God and Know It” to the tune “If You’re Happy and You Know It”



Activities:

Introduce activity: What did the young man ask Jesus? How to get to heaven.

missionarlington.org- Jesus and the Rich Man (scroll down to Preschool Lesson) Matthew 19:16-26

missionarlington.org- The Rich Young Man (scroll down to Preschool Lesson) Mark 10:17-27

missionarlington.org- The Rich Young Man (scroll down to Preschool Lesson) Luke 18:18-30

sermons4kids.com- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? object lesson

sermons4kids.com- The God of the Impossible

web.archive.org- "The Rainbow Fish" and "The Rich Young Ruler" (scroll down to this)



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Does Jesus want us to share our things with others? Yes

web.archive.org- This craft involves making a small booklet which will illustrate how we can share or help others. It can be adapted for both preschool or primary (elementary) aged children by changing expectations for the inside content.


Introduce craft: Who should you put first above all things? God


I Love God Above All Things

Need: Paper plates, markers or crayons, paper punch, and yarn.

Directions: Give each child a paper plate on which you have written the words on the bottom of the plate: loves God above all things. Have each child write their name at the top of the plate (write their names if they need help). Then have them draw pictures of themselves below their name (in the middle of the paper plate) and decorate the plate using the crayons or markers (glitter would add that special touch). Punch a hole in the center top of each plate and add a piece of yarn to hang.



Love God With All Your Heart

Write “Love God with all your heart.” inside the heart to make these crafts.

dltk-holidays.com- Heart Lacing Project (scroll down for heart template)

catholicicing.com- Heart Decoder



Games:

Introduce game: Why did the man not follow Jesus? He did not want to give up all the things he had.

sermons4kids.com- Walking In His Steps (scroll down to this)


The game below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Introduce game: What rules did Jesus mention in this story that we must always obey? The Ten Commandments




Ten Commandments Memory Game (Catholic)

Directions: Cards are laid out in a grid face down, and players take turns flipping pairs of cards over. On each turn, the player will first turn one card over, then a second. If the two cards match, the player scores one point, the two cards are removed from the game, and the player gets another turn. If they do not match, the cards are turned back over.

The object is to match more pairs of cards than the opposing player. (One point is scored for each matched pair, and the player with the highest score after all cards have been matched wins.) When cards are turned over, it is important to remember where they are for when the matching card is turned up later in the game.







Snacks:

Introduce snack: Who do you love above all things? God

pillsbury.com- Thumbprint Heart Sugar Cookies (make these cookies but decorate with the message “I ♥ God”


Letter Y Snacks-

food.com

Yogurt/Yumsters or Yellow-colored snacks



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sermons4kids.com- Mark 10:21 (coloring)

sermons4kids.com- Young Ruler (coloring)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with Y (mini book)

kidzone.ws- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter Y

superteacherworksheets.com- Letter Y Practice Sheet


These activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

I Love- mini book for the children to color

Y Young Ruler- handwriting & coloring sheet

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter X

X- Xerxes

*The name Ahasuerus is equivalent to his Greek name of Xerxes, both deriving from the Old Persian language Khashayarsha.


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Queen Esther
- identify Esther as the woman that was chosen to be queen
- identify Xerxes as the king
- discuss that Esther was courageous and obedient
- discuss ways to be obedient even when it is difficult



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words:

Xerxes Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrating the salvation of the Persian Jews from Haman’s evil plot to have them all killed. It is tradition to use noise makers (gragger as they are called in Hebrew) to make as much noise as possible whenever Haman’s name is mentioned when you read the story. The purpose is to stamp down or blot out Haman’s name which comes from the book of Deuteronomy which says, “You shall blot out the memory of the Amalekites (Haman’s people) from under the heavens.” Encourage the children to boo or hiss when the name of Haman is mentioned and cheer when Esther and Mordecai are mentioned.

*Have the children say “X” whenever King Xerxes is mentioned for added fun.


Read story: “Queen Esther” from your own story book.

Then ask questions from below.

What was the name of the girl? Esther

Was Esther Persian or Jewish? Jewish

What was the name of Esther’s cousin? Mordecai

What was the king’s name? Xerxes

Was King Xerxes Persian or Jewish? Persian

What did Mordecai warn Esther many times never to do? Never to tell anyone she was Jewish and not a Persian girl.

What did Esther become? Queen

Why did King Xerxes choose Esther to be his new queen? Because Esther was beautiful.

Mordecai heard about two men plotting to kill King Xerxes. How did Mordecai warn King Xerxes? He had Esther tell him.

Haman was an important man. Why was he so mad at Mordecai? Mordecai would not bow down to him. Mordecai would only bow down to God.

Who planned to have all the Jews killed? Haman

What lie did Haman tell King Xerxes so he would allow him to kill all the Jews? Haman told King Xerxes that the Jews did not respect him or his laws.

Why couldn’t Esther see King Xerxes whenever she wanted to? She has to wait for King Xerxes to invite her.

What could happen to Esther if she went to King Xerxes without permission? He may become angry and have her killed.

How did Esther get to see King Xerxes? She invited him to dinner.

What did Esther do to save her people? She asked King Xerxes to save her people.

Was Esther was courageous and obedient? Yes. How was she courageous and obedient? She faced her fears to save her people. She did what her cousin told her to do.

Can you name some ways to be obedient even when it is difficult? (Example: You come home from school and your friends want you to come out and play. You have chores you must do before you can play. What do you do?)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What was the name of the girl? Esther

daniellesplace.com- Haman was a Mean, Evil Man (scroll down to Songs)


perpetualpreschool.com- P-U-R-I-M (to the tune of Bingo)

There is a holiday I love and Purim is its name-o. P-U-R-I-M, P-U-R-I-M, P-U-R-I-M and Purim is its name-o.


perpetualpreschool.com- Purim Song: (Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It)

If you hear the name of Haman stomp your feet. (stomp feet twice). Repeat. If you hear the name of Haman, if you hear the name of Haman, if you hear the name of Haman stomp your feet (stomp feet twice)
If you hear the name of Esther clap your hands......
If you hear the name of Xerxes turn around.....
If you hear the name of Mordecai shout hooray....



Activities:

Introduce activity: Was Esther Persian or Jewish? Jewish

dltk-bible.com- Esther the Queen lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

southfloridachurch.org- Queen Esther

southfloridachurch.org- Esther Obeys

missionarlington.org- Esther Saves Her People (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

Bible Stories from A to Z by Mary Murray- Xerxes and Esther lesson, page 126 – 130



Movie:

Introduce movie: Who saved her people? Queen Esther

Movie- Veggie Tales: Madam Blueberry & Queen Esther Double Feature DVD

Watch Queen Esther and ask questions after movie.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What was the king’s name? Xerxes

dltk-kids.com- King TP Roll Crafts

dltk-kids.com- Paper Crown

firstpalette.com- Craft Foam Crown

bry-backmanor.org- Purim Crown

The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers by Group Publishing- King Xerxes Golden Scepter (page 109)

daniellesplace.com- King Ahasuerus’ Golden Scepter Craft for Kids (scroll down for this). Have the students make a scepter like King Xerxes had.

dltk-kids.com- Purim Gragger Ideas

holidays.net- Make your own Purim Noise Maker (Gragger)

emanuelnyc.org- Make Your Own Purim Kazoo

emanuelnyc.org- King Mask


holidays.net- Purim Masks

King

Queen

Haman



Games:

Introduce game: Who planned to have all the Jews killed? Haman


Throwing Sponges At Haman

Paint a backboard with a Haman face. Players try to hit the face with wet sponges.


Pop Haman

Blow up balloons and draw "Haman" faces on them. Attach the balloons to a backboard such as drywall or thick Styrofoam. Players try to "pop Haman" with darts



Introduce game: What was the king’s name? Xerxes

Play the game called "If I Were King or Queen". Children sit in a circle and tell what they would do if they were King or Queen.



Pin the Crown on King Xerxes

Draw a picture of King Xerxes’ head. Make crowns. Blindfold children and have them try to pin the crown on King Xerxes’ head.





Xerxes- Be the first player to collect 4 Xerxes cards and win!



Directions: Place the Xerxes cards near the game board. Each player places a marker on “START”. Players take turns rolling the die and moving clockwise the number of spaces rolled on the die. Players follow the directions on the space they land on. If a player lands on a picture of a crown that player takes a Xerxes card. If a player lands on “LOSE A CARD”, they must put one of their Xerxes cards back into the pile. If a player lands on a picture of Haman all players boo and hiss. The player that landed on Haman gets to take a Xerxes card from any player they choose. If you land on LOSE A TURN you lose your next turn. When a player has collected four Xerxes cards, that player is the winner.



Optional: Play may continue until every player collects the four Xerxes cards.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Who planned to have all the Jews killed? Haman

jewishrecipes.org- Hamantaschen (a triangle shaped biscuit said to be in the shape of Haman's hat)


Introduced snack: What Jewish holiday celebrates the salvation of the Persian Jews from Haman’s evil plot to have them all killed? Purim

perpetualpreschool.com- On Purim, it is customary to send baskets (containing at least 2 different types of food) to friend's and family. I like to use strawberry containers. Decorate with ribbon (weaving is a great activity for 3's and 4's!) and fill with colorful tissue paper and treats! The children are always excited to exchange their baskets!


Letter X Snacks-

Rice Krispie treats cut with a large "X" cookie cutter

pillsbury.com- Mini Soft Pretzels and Dip
Shape pretzels into the letter X and bake. Serve with or without the dip.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

coloring.ws- Esther is taken before King Xerxes (coloring)

ourpreciouslambs.files.wordpress.com- Esther and the King (coloring)

Bible Stories from A to Z by Mary Murray- Xerxes and Queen Esther (booklet for the children to color), page 128


lambsongs.co.nz- “The Very Brave Queen” by Richard Gunther (booklet for the children to color)

Cover

Booklet


dltk-teach.com- What begins with X? (booklet for the children to color)

Bible Stories from A to Z by Mary Murray- X is for Xerxes (handwriting), page 129

first-school.ws- X is for Xerxes (handwriting)

kidszone.ws- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter X

superteacherworksheets.com- Letter X Practice Sheet

dltk-bible.com- Esther on her way to King Xerxes (maze)

Church Potluck Recipe: Grits Casserole

I know what you are thinking . . . grits? Yes! These grits are THE best in the world and are great to serve during a church potluck breakfast. To keep it warm put in a casserole dish with a lid. They can also be easily heated up in the microwave.


Grits Casserole

1 c grits
4 c boiling water
1 tsp. salt
¾ c grated cheddar cheese
1 small roll garlic cheese
¼ stick butter
2 eggs
2/3 c milk
dash Tabasco
salt to taste
corn flakes, buttered, crushed
paprika


Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook grits in boiling, salted water until done (about 25 – 30 minutes). Add cheddar cheese, garlic cheese and butter and stir until melted. Beat eggs with milk, add Tabasco and salt and mix together with grits mixture. Pour into a well-greased 2 quart casserole and sprinkle with buttered, crushed corn flakes and paprika. Bake about 45 minutes.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter W

W- Wedding at Cana

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter V

V- Virtues

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter U

U- Uzziah


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story of Uzziah
- state what they should say when someone does something kind
- name things that they are thankful for
- discuss why it is important to tell Jesus and God “Thank you”
- state what they should say when someone says “Thank you” to them



Review: Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Uzziah Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “Uzziah” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

What did Uzziah forget to do for God? He forgot to thank God.

Who started to believe that he was the one who was the best? Uzziah

What did Uzziah do instead of thanking God for what God did? Uzziah started bragging about the things he did.

Was God happy with Uzziah? No

What disease did Uzziah suddenly get? Leprosy



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What should you say when someone does something kind for you? How do you feel when you say “Thank you” to God?

facebook.com- King Uzziah Song by Rhonda Duvall

kididdles.com- Father, We Thank Thee (song)

kididdles.com- Thank You, Lord, For This New Day (song)

dltk-bible.com- Thank For The World So Sweet (song)



Activities:

Introduce activity: What did Uzziah forget to do for God? He forgot to thank God.

missionarlington.org- Uzziah (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

missionarlington.org- King Uzziah (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What should you say when someone says “Thank you” to you? God has given us so many things to be thankful for. What are you thankful for?

enchantedlearning.com- Thankful Tree
Make green leaves or fall color leaves for the fall. This also makes a great bulletin board.










Grace Before Meals 3-D Picture- Students make a placemat any way they like using a large piece of construction paper 18 X 12”and other craft supplies. Then glue a napkin, silverware, plate, and a plastic cup on it like a place setting. Students then glue the Grace Before Meals prayer on the plate.

*After my students make their placemats I asked them, “How do we set a table?” We then do it slowly step-by-step making the craft (I have the students glue the prayer on the plate later) so hopefully they can help out at home setting the table.

I then say to my students: Do any of you say “grace” or thank God before you eat your meals? Do any of you have a “standard” grace you say at home? (Give a few examples.) Why do we say grace? Is it important? Why?

Sometimes we can easily forget to thank the Lord for all He has given to us. Uzziah forgot to thank God. A great way to remember to thank God is to always pray to Him to thank Him for the food He gives us to eat each day.

We have lots to be thankful for. Let’s not forget to say thank you to God.

Grace Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts which we are about to receive from your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.



Introduce craft? What terrible disease did Uzziah get? Leprosy

missionarlington.org- Make a mask out of paper plates. Color the face with brown spots to represent leprosy.

sermons4kids.com- Thankful Leper crafts



Games:

Introduce game: What terrible disease did Uzziah get? Leprosy

missionarlilngton.org- Play Tag
Let someone pretend to be Uzziah. That person will try to put white sticker dots on everyone.

Introduce game: What did Uzziah do instead of thanking God for what God did? Uzziah started bragging about the things he did.

Bring a rope and play tug-of-war. Talk about how the two sides can represent following God’s ways or following our way. Share how pride pulls again God’s way to try to make us do things our way. Share how God’s ways are best and He always wants to help us and give us the best.

dltk-bible.com-
Thank you God for - in this game, children sit in a circle and pass the beanbag to each other, whoever is holding the beanbag says "thank you God for ______" and then says something they are thankful for and passes the beanbag to someone else. Encourage children to give everyone a turn with the beanbag and not just pass it back and forth to the friends next to them. Also, when children say something, never criticize what they are thankful for. Preschool aged children often think of things we forget about/take for granted from pets to pillows, to their beds to thank God for.


Introduce game: What letter does Uzziah start with? U

Play Horseshoes- Show the students one of the horseshoes and ask them what letter do they see. Then play Horseshoes.



Introduce game: How do you think God feels when you say “Thank you” to Him?

daniellesplace.com- Play a Musical Chairs Thank You Game (scroll down to this game)







Who Gave Thanks To God: (card game) Are you thankful to God? Here is a fun game about Biblical characters that are thankful to God.
The object of the game is to match more pairs of cards than the opposing player(s). On each turn, the player will turn over two cards (one at a time) and will read them out loud (or someone else can read the cards for them). The player keeps them if they match (the question card is answered correctly by matching it with the proper picture card). The cards are color coded to avoid confusion of which pair of cards match (each matching pair shares the same text box color). If the player successfully match a pair of cards, that player also gets to take another turn. When a player turns over two cards that do not go together, those cards are turned face down again where they were found and it becomes the next player’s turn.









Introduce game: Uzziah became prideful and forgot about God. He thought other things were more important, like himself.


4 pages of cards

I Love God Above All Things: is played with a deck of cards with pictures of various objects on them. The purpose of this game is see if you can "lose" all of your objects (cards) that you have valued over God.

Introduction: We are to love God above all things. We cannot value money, power, TV, music, video games, homework, friends or other things before our relationship with God. Can you put God first in your life?



Snacks:

Introduce snack: We need to be thankful to God for giving us our basic needs. As in the prayer we just learned, we are thankful for the gifts we are about to receive.


Letter U Snacks-

Upside Down Cake, U Shaped Rice Krispie Treats



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

supercoloring.com- King Uzziah coloring pages (2)

i.pinimg.com- Uzziah, the King With Leprosy

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Give Thanks To The Lord coloring sheets (scroll down to these)

enchantedlearning.com- I am Thankful for . . . (mini book the children make)

scholastic.com- I am Thankful (mini book the children make)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with U? (mini book)


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

U Uzziah- handwriting & coloring sheet

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter T

*Be sure to change the activities below to your faith teachings.




T- Ten Commandments


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Moses and the Ten Commandments
- identify Moses as the leader of God’s people
- discuss why God gave the people the Ten Commandments


Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Ten Commandments Word Wall Words
Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:



Circle Time:

Read story: “Moses and the Ten Commandments ” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

What did God tell Moses to climb? Mount Sinai

What did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

Who are we supposed to love above anything else? God

Are we supposed to use God’s name in a bad way? No

Is it important to go to church and worship God every Sunday? Yes

Are we supposed to respect our parents? Yes

Are we supposed to tell the truth or tell lies? The truth.

Does God want us to be honest? Yes

Is it bad to steal? Yes

Should we wish for things that other people have? No

Why are these rules important and why did God give the people the Ten Commandments? Because they help us love God and love others.

The people forgot the laws and didn't keep to them. How did God punish them? By making them stay in the desert for 40 years.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

Sing “One little, two little, three little commandments etc.” to the tune of “One little, two little, three little Indians.”
1 little, 2 little, 3 little commandments
4 little, 5 little, 6 little commandments
7 little, 8 little, 9 little commandments
10 little commandments from God

books.google.com- Faith Fun Builders by David C. Cook Publishing Company Rules To Follow God (song/finger play)

Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing
God Loves Us (song) and Ten Special Rules (finger play), page 46. *Be sure to change the words to the finger play to Catholic Ten Commandments.

lisacatholicmom.blogspot.com- The Ten Commandments Song (Catholic) lyrics

catholiccatechist.org- Ten Commandments Song (located in Free Files under Prayers and to Live By - Ten Commandments
Use with the tune “Farmer in the Dell”

youtube.com- Ten Commandments with Hand Motions [Catholic/Orthodox]



Activities:

preschoolmom.com- Classroom Train Craft (scroll down for this)
These printables are great for a Classroom Train Bulletin Board! Each child fills their boxcar with a Catholic commandment for the train to carry. Includes a locomotive and a caboose. This is a great way to learn the 10 Commandments while creating something creative for your classroom.

sugarbeecrafts.com- Printable Number Train
Fill in the Catholic Ten Commandments on each boxcar

meddybemps.com- Freight Cars (scroll down and click on each freight car to print out)
Fill in the Catholic Ten Commandments on each boxcar

meddybemps.com- Locomotives (train engines to print out)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Ten Commandment Train (be sure to change this craft to your faith teachings)

abcjesuslovesme.com- Ten Commandments Train (be sure to change this craft to your faith teachings)

daniellesplace.com- Ten Commandment Activities (be sure to do activities according to the Catholic Ten Commandments)

catechist.com- How to Teach the Ten Commandments to Children

dltk-bible.com- The Story of Moses (click on 4) lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc. Protestant Version of the Ten Commandments are posted. Change to Catholic Ten Commandments.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Why are these rules important and why did God give the people the Ten Commandments? Because they help us love God and love others.

crayola.com- Ten Commandments Tablets
(Before students come to class, write the Ten Commandments on the paper bags.)

catholicteacher.com- Ten Commandments Craft
Follow directions. Cut out the ten strips that list the commandments. Have students put them in order and space them out on the tablet with five on each side.

daniellesplace.com- Ten Commandment Crafts (be sure to make crafts according to the Catholic Ten Commandments)

dltk-bible.com- Moses and the Ten Commandments Paper Craft



Games:

biblestoryprintables.com- Make 10 With Moses Game (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Ten Commandments Games (be sure to do games according to the Catholic Ten Commandments)



These games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.


Introduce game: What mountain did Moses climb?




Climb Mount Sinai File Folder Game: Be the first to climb Mount Sinai and win!

Directions: The objective of the game is to be the first to climb to the top of Mount Sinai. The players roll a die and follow the directions on the space they land on. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. The first player to the top of Mount Sinai (FINISH) wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.







Introduce game: What did God give Moses that the people must obey? (The Ten Commandments)

Ten Commandments Memory Game (Catholic)


Directions: Cards are laid out in a grid face down, and players take turns flipping pairs of cards over. On each turn, the player will first turn one card over, then a second. If the two cards match, the player scores one point, the two cards are removed from the game, and the player gets another turn. If they do not match, the cards are turned back over.

The object is to match more pairs of cards than the opposing player. (One point is scored for each matched pair, and the player with the highest score after all cards have been matched wins.) When cards are turned over, it is important to remember where they are for when the matching card is turned up later in the game.










Snacks:

Introduce snack: At Mount Sinai what did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

dltk-bible.com- ‘O’bey Donuts
Tell the children that we must obey God's Commandments and God's rules. The donut represents the letter "O" in obey.

Cut bread into a shape of a tablet and spread with butter or jam. Enjoy!

Stop Sign Cookies or Crackers- Serve stop sign shaped cookies or crackers


Letter T Snacks-

Tapioca Pudding, Tarts, Tea, Tea Biscuits, Toast, Tomato, Tortilla Chips, Tuna, Turkey, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sundayschoolzone.com- God Gave Moses the Ten Commandment coloring page

ministry-to-children.com- Moses and the Ten Commandments coloring page

coloring.ws- Ten Commandments (coloring pages)

momjunction.com- 10 Commandment coloring pages

coloringhome.com- Ten Commandments Coloring Pages

sundayschoolzone.com- Color by number

chrisitanpreschoolprintables.com- I Can Keep God’s Word Coloring Page (scroll down to this)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with T? (mini book)

first-school.ws- Ten Commandments (handwriting)

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter T

storytime-storytime.blogspot.com- Walking The Ten Commandments (dot-to-dot) scroll down for this

Moses Climbs a Mountain (find the hidden picture) page 36, The Ten Commandments (dot-to-dot) page 37- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK-K


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

The Ten Commandments (Catholic)- mini book for the children to color

Lesson Plan (Pre K - K): Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story The Good Samaritan
- discuss different ways to show love to others
- identify others as neighbors and describe ways to help



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Good Samaritan Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “The Good Samaritan” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

Who asked Jesus, “What does it mean to be kind to other people?” (lawyer)

Who stole all he had? (Robbers)

How many men passed the robbed man and did not help him? (two)

Who was helped by a Samaritan? (Robbed man)

Who was paid to take care of the robbed man? (The innkeeper)

Who was a true neighbor? (The Samaritan)




Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who are we supposed to be kind to? (Everyone)

dltk-bible.com- Good Samaritan Song

missionarlington.org- Jesus Wants Me To Be Kind (song), page 4



Activities:

Introduce activity: Who was a true neighbor? (The Samaritan)

dltk-bible.com- Good Samaritan lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- The Good Samaritan lesson

missionarlington.org- The Good Samaritan (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

missionarlington.org- The Story of the Good Samaritan (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

newchurchvineyard.org- Good Samaritan lesson

newchurchvineyard.org- The Good Samaritan lesson
Luke 10:25-37



Movie:

Movie- Veggie Tales: Accepting and Helping- Are You My Neighbor? The Story of Flibber-o-loo (The Good Samaritan) 15 min) and ask questions:

Introduce movie: What does loving your neighbor really mean?

1. What does loving your neighbor really mean? (Help others when ever they need help even when you don’t feel like it.)

2. Why wouldn’t the mayor and the doctor stop and help Larry? (They said that they were too busy.)

3. What should the mayor and doctor do? (Help Larry.)

4. Who helped Larry? (A fellow from the other town.)

5. Should we help people in need? (Yes)

6. How can we help others?



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Who are you supposed to be kind to? What does being kind mean?


The Good Samaritan Story Wheel:

This craft is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this craft are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Directions: Print the top and bottom wheels out on cardstock. Cut out wheels. Cut out circle shape on the inside line edge of the top wheel. Have children color wheels. Attach a brass fastener through the center of both wheels. On the back of the bottom wheel attach a strip of cardstock (at least 1 inch wide and 6 inches long) leaving half extended over the side (so you can turn the wheel). You can also draw an arrow on the top side of the strip on the end to indicate which way to turn the bottom wheel.

The Good Samaritan Story Wheel- Printable template



honesters.blogspot.com- Gratitude Jar
Every time the children say something positive or showed gratitude they get to put in a bean (or a Spanish peanut) into the jar.

dltk-bible.com- Who is My Neighbor? (paper craft)

Sharing/Helping Hands- This craft involves making a small booklet which will illustrate how we can share or help others. It can be adapted for both preschool or primary (elementary) aged children by changing expectations for the inside content.

newchurchvineyard.org- Paper Doll Chain
Fold the Paper and cut out the figures. Now open it up and see all the neighbors!

newchurchvineyard.org- Scroll down to Project (page 2 – 5)
After discussion have the children cut out the three pictures arid paste them at the end of the correct trail of footprints. Then the children color the picture.



Loving others demands respect, consideration, cooperation, care, etc. Love is about giving. Fill these chore charts out or have the students come up with their own chores to do and color. These can be given to parents or friends/family etc. to show they are serious about their respect for them, care, etc. They are to bring the chore charts back signed next week and receive a small gift as a reward for their good deeds.

dltk-cards.com- Custom Chore Chart

imom.com- Customizable Chore Chart

handipoints.com- Make Your Own Chore Chart

rewardscharts4kids.com- Free Printable Chore Chart Templates for Kids

mamadweeb.com- 20 Free Printable Chore Charts

tipjunkie.com- 21 Chore Cards and Chore Charts to Print



Introduce craft: Who should we be kind to? Everyone. Let’s make a craft to remind us to “Love Others”. (Love Bug Lady Bug)

familycorner.com- Love Bug Lady Bug
Paint the paper plates or use red and black paper plates to make this craft.

dltk-kids.com- Lady Bug Invite
Or make the lady bug with poster board or card stock.



Games:

Introduce game: How are we to treat others?

childrensministry.com- The Good Samaritan Game
Use this game to illustrate how Jesus wants us to take care of each other.



“Win or Lose by How You Choose” by Judge Judy Sheindlin

Directions- Show the children the picture and read the situation. With each situation there are a series of answers for the children to choose from. Ask the children what they would do. Do not tell the children the right answer. Explore and evaluate the different choices together with the children.

What Do I Do?- The teacher can read the situations and ask the children what they can do to show the special love Jesus says we should have. (Scroll down to Bible Story Activities.)



childrensministryvault.com- Compassion Hopscotch (scroll down to this)





These games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.


The Good Samaritan- Work your way around the board and the first player to FINISH is the winner.

Directions: Place your markers on the "START” square. The first player rolls the die and moves the number on the board. The player follows the directions on the square they landed on. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). Two players may share one square at a time. If they land on a “Draw a Card”, the player draws a card and reads it out loud. On each card is a situation that the player must answer correctly to show the special love Jesus says we should have for others. If the player is correct, they can stay where they are. If they are not correct, they must go back to where they were. The first player to the FINISH, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.






Random Acts of Kindness- Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.




Place your marker any where on the game board. Roll the die and move clockwise that many spaces. Read out loud whatever is on your space and say whether it is a Random Act of Kindness or not. If it is a Random Act of Kindness, receive 1 Random Acts of Kindness token (or milk cap, poker chip, etc.). If it is not a Random Act of Kindness, lose a token. When the player receives 10 Random Acts of Kindness tokens, they work their way around the board to “Spread Kindness”. Players must roll the exact number to “Spread Kindness”. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.






Snacks:

Introduce snack: How can we be kind to others?

Have students wash their hands and make an easy snack for another class. (Make arrangements with the other classroom prior to the lesson so you have permission from that teacher and they know that a snack is being brought to them).

(Example: popcorn, trail mix, cheese whiz on a cracker, etc.)

After they have delivered their treat, they may have some as well.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sermons4kids.com- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Good Samaritan (coloring)

coloring.ws- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

clclutheran.org- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

newchurchvineyard.org- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

lambsongs.co.nz- “The Good Samaritan” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Good Samaritan puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from October 4 - 9).

dltk-bible.com- Good Samaritan (maze)

clclutheran.org- Classroom Activity (page 2)
Color in the heart if the sentence is true. Do nothing if the sentence is false. Decorate the heart at the bottom of the page and cut out. It can be made into a necklace, magnet or door hanger.

The Merciful Samaritan (hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word PK-K by Linda Standke, page 24

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter S

S- Samson

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter R

R- Red Sea


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Moses Parted the Red Sea
- identify what God lead the people with by day and by night
- discuss what happens when the Red Sea was parted by Moses



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Red Sea Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “Moses Parted the Red Sea” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt? Moses

What did God lead the people with by day? A big cloud.

What did God lead the people with at night? A pillar of fire.

When the Israelites left, did the Egyptian King changed his mind? Yes.

What did Moses do so the Israelites could escape from the Egyptians? Parted the Red Sea.

When the Egyptian soldiers tried to follow the Hebrews what happened? The sea rushed back and the soldiers were all drowned.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who led the Israelites out of Egypt? Moses

youtube.com- How Did Moses Cross the Red Sea Song

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Through the Red Sea Preschool Bible Story Rhyme with actions (page 18)

Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing- Our God Helps Us (song), Crossing the Red Sea (finger play), page 44



Activities:

Introduce Activity: Do you know why they call the Red Sea the Red Sea? When the sun starts to set the sea turns red from the reflection of the sun.

abcjesuslovesme.com- Parting the Red Sea (scroll down to this). This is a fun activity which gives the children a visual of the Red Sea.

Introduce activity: What did God lead the people with by day? A big cloud. What did God lead the people with at night? A pillar of fire.

missionarlington.org- The Red Sea #1 (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

missionarlington.org- The Red Sea #2 (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

truwaykids.com-The Red Sea – – Free Bible lesson for under 5s



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What did Moses do at the Red Sea so the Israelites could escape from the Egyptians?

dltk-bible.com- Moses and the Red Sea Paper Craft

dltk-bible.com- Parting the Red Sea Craft

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Through the Red Sea Craft (page 9)

The Parting of the Red Sea- A craft that allows a hands-on experience of parting the Red Sea (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 22 & 23).

Crossing the Sea- Reenact the crossing of the Red Sea with this easy and fun to do Red Sea model. Even though this is from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to make. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 17 & 18).

Crossing the Red Sea- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 19 & 20.)



Games:

Moses Crossing the Red Sea Game- A fun and simple board game for younger children reviewing the story of Moses from his birth to parting the Red Sea. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 60 & 61 for game board and page 55 for directions).

daniellesplace.com- Part the Red Sea Balloon Game (scroll down to this)



Crossing the Red Sea

Materials: Bed Sheet

Directions: Two adults hold the four corners of the sheet as it rests on the floor in front of the children. The children line up single file at one side of the sheet. The first child in line will play the part of Moses and stretch out his hand. Once the first child in line has stretched out his hand, the adults will quickly raise the sheet high above their heads. As the sheet parachutes above them, the children will run under the sheet to the other side. If children are under the sheet when it comes down, they are out of the game. Have children take turns being the first one in line and playing the part of Moses.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did Moses do so the Hebrews could escape from the Egyptians? Parted the Red Sea.

dltk-kids.com- Moses Crossing the Red Sea Snack

dltk-kids.com- Moses Parts the Red Sea Snack

missionarlington.org- A fun snack idea is to split a banana into two pieces lengthwise. Put blue Jell-O on each side to illustrate the water. In the middle add crushed graham crackers for the dry land. Enjoy! (page 4)


Letter R Snacks-

Rainbow Sherbet, Raisin, Raisin Oatmeal, Ranch Dip & Veggies, Raspberries, Ravioli, Red Jell-O, Rice, Rice Cakes, Rice Krispy Cereal, Rice Pudding, Rolls,



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Moses and the Israelites cross through the Red Sea and out of Egypt coloring (page 5)

tlsbooks.com- Moses and the Israelites Crossing the Red Sea (coloring)

coloringhome.com- Moses Parting The Red Sea Coloring Pages

lambsongs.co.nz- “Moses Crosses the Red Sea” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Through the Red Sea Bible Story Mini Book (page 13 – 16)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with R? (mini book)


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

R Red Sea- handwriting & coloring sheet

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter R

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Through the Red Sea
Circle 5 things that are different in the second picture. (page 10)

storytime-storytime.blogspot.com- Walking On Dry Land (dot-to-dot)
Scroll down for this.

Sea Crossing Moses- (find the hidden picture) Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 8.