Big Idea: God made everything and it’s very good!
Bible Basis: Genesis 1:1-2:2
Key Verse: “God saw (make binoculars with your hands) everything He made (fan arms outward). And it was very good (give two thumbs up).” Genesis 1:31 (extend hands like holding a book).
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
BIBLE LESSON VIDEO
ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?
What is your favorite thing God created?
What is today’s Big Idea?
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.
+ God's Great Creation
- Supplies: GO! Home Guide (download below or it is printed on the back of the coloring sheet), markers or crayons
- Directions: Give your child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for your child to draw. Tell your child to draw a picture of their favorite part of God's creation. When finished, ask your child to show you their picture and tell you what they drew.
- Say: God created everything in the world. Let's say a prayer to God. We can tell him how wonderful his creation is and we can thank him for the things you drew!
+ Creation Coloring Sheet
- Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet (download below or it is printed on the back of the GO! Home Guide), markers or crayons
- Directions: Give your child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While they are coloring, ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story:.
- Question: What is your favorite day of creation? Why is that your favorite?
- Question: God loves us more than anything else He created. How does God show you He loves you?
+ Creation Memory Match
- Supplies: 1 set of creation memory match cards (download below)
- Directions: Place the creation memory match cards face down. Choose a child to go first. Tell them to flip over two cards in an attempt to find a match. If the cards do not match, flip them back over. If the cards do match, tell the children what God created on that day. (The answer is indicated on the card.) After each match, encourage the children to say, “God created everything, and it’s very good!” Remove the matching set of cards from the game. Continue until all of the matches have been found.
- Say: You matched them all! Did you know that God created all of those things? It’s true! Today, heard the story of God’s creation. Remember today Big Idea? God made everything and it’s very good!
+ Knock Down
- Supplies: 15 Plastic cups, paper (1 piece per child), tape (1 roll)
- Today's Bible Verse: “God saw (make binoculars with your hands) everything He made (fan arms outward). And it was very good (give two thumbs up).” Genesis 1:31 (extend hands like holding a book).
- Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, use the plastic cups to build a pyramid. Allow your child to help. Create a tape line about 5-6 feet from the pyramid. Give your child a crumpled piece of paper and have them stand behind the line. Have your child say the verse, or say the verse together, then prompt them to throw their paper at the pyramid. If they knock down all of the cups above the bottom row, celebrate and rebuild the pyramid for another round. If they don’t, continue playing until all of the cups are knocked down. Your child must always recite the verse before throwing their paper ball. Play as many rounds as time and interest allow!
+ Bible Story Stack
- Supplies: Story Pictures (download below), 5 small cardboard boxes
- Preparation: Print the “Story Pictures” on paper, then cut apart. Tape each picture to a different, small cardboard box.
- Directions: Place the story cubes with pictures in the middle of the group. Ask the children which story cube goes first. When they’ve chosen the correct cube, ask them to recount what happened in that part of the story. Place the first story cube on the floor or table, then stack each additional cube on top so the story progresses from the bottom up. Continue until the cubes are all stacked and the story is complete!
- Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?
CLOSING PRAYER
Dear God, Thank you for creating the whole world. You did a great job! Thank you for loving me so much. I love you too. Amen.
DURING THE WEEK
Read the Creation account in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.
Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).
Read the Creation account from the Bible in Genesis 1 with your child.
Do more of the activities above!
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?
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