encounters3 rdgrade salvation3.1’ materialslist’

Prepared by Victoria Karsten, 2018. Southeastern California Conference

Encounters 3rd Grade Salvation 3.1 Materials List

Student Materials (Always Available): ___ Bible ___ Encounter Journal ___ Pencil ___ Paper ___ Glue Teaching Materials: ___ Encounter Lesson Book 2.1 w/ Appendix –All Lesson ___ Bible –All Lesson ___ Party Decorations –p.11 ___ 6 Gift Boxes/Bags –p.11 ___ Wrapping Paper/Bows in the following colors: -‐All Lesson ___ 2 Gold ___ Gray ___ Red ___ White ___ Green ___ Items for Gifts (1 from each category) Appendix D – p.11 ___ Natural Object that can be spoiled (flower, feather, etc.) ___ Key, arrow, road sign or small signpost ___ Soap, cleaning products, bleach, scrubbing brush or washcloth ___ Glass, diamond, crown, party hat or glitter ___ Can or bottle of Carbonated Drink –p.12 ___ Tray –p.12 ___ Towel –p.12 ___ **Gift Posters –p.13 ___ Glasses for Water in the following colors: Appendix J –p.14 ___ Clear ___ Geen ___ Yellow ___ Blue ___ Red ___ 2 Blindfolds Appendix O –p.15 ___ A Piece of Fruit (real, fake or a picture) Appendix O –p.15 ___ Balloons (about 8 or more) –p.15 ___ Brown Paper Bag filled with Various Different Treats –p.16 ___ Newspapers (for wrapping treats) or Wrapping Paper –p.16 ___ Tape –p.16 ___ Bleached Clean Activity Appendix P –p.17 ___ Colored Water ___ Bleach ___ Glass ___ Pepper Scatter Activity Appendix P –p. 18 ___ Dinner Plate ___ Fine Ground Pepper ___ Toothpick ___ Detergent


___ Wordless Book (per student) Appendix Q –p.19 ___ 2 Pieces of Craft Foam ___ Yellow ___ Gray ___ Red ___ White ___ Green ___ 2 Loose-‐leaf Hinged Rings (about 1 inch) ___ Glue ___ Gift Box to Fit your Bible –p.20 ___ Salvation Slice Recipe Appendix S –p.22 ___ Baking Pan

___ 1 packet Crushed Arrowroot Cookies (Teething Biscuits) ___ 1 C Coconut ___ 1 C Dark Chocolate Bits ___ 1 C White Chocolate Bits ___ 1 C Glace Cherries ___ 3 tsp. Cocoa ___ 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk ___ **”The Second Coming” – Poster Resources to Print/Copy/Create from Encounter Website: ___*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A ___*Treasure Verse Cards /per Student Appendix A ___ *Gift Tags Appendix C –p.11 ___ *Picture Symbols Appendix E –p.11 ___ Golden World ___ Broken Light Bulb ___ Cross ___ Snowflake ___ Growing Plant ___ Pearl ___ *Story Overview Appendix G –p.13 ___ *Creation Game Instructions Appendix H –p.13 ___ *Response Activities Appendix F –p.13 ___ *Question Cards (Q Cards) Appendix I –p.13 ___ Materials for Recording Options

___ Big Book Appendix L –p.14 ___ Large Sheets of Art Paper (22X34 or 17X22) ___ Permanent Marker ___ Glue ___ Picture Symbol of Each Color from Gifts (gold, gray, red, white, green OR ___ Folded Cards Appendix L –p.14 ___ *“It Would Have Been Enough” Poster Appendix J –p.14 ___ *War In Heaven Appendix N –p.15 ___ *S-‐S-‐S-‐Snake Tag Game Appendix O –p.15 ___ *Treasure Verse Activity Appendix A –p.14 ___ *“Twice Mine” Appendix R –p.20 ___ *Celebration Invitations Appendix T –p.22


Audio/Visuals: ___ *“Gifts” – PowerPoint - p. 12 ___ YouTube Search – Choose One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHE1yKuz1vI (2:34 mins.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgH4meAZdV8 (2:30 mins.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJf1E2QcyvY (5:56 mins.)

___ *”God Could Have” – PowerPoint Appendix M –p.14 ___ Instrumental Music of Your Choice –p.16 ___ Lively Music of Your Choice –p.22 ___ Celebratory Music of Your Choice -p.23 *Items available on the Encounter website **Items in Unit Resources Kit

Encounter 3rd Grade

The Wilderness: Preparing for the Homeland 3.2

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bibles

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Rubber Snake or Fake Spider – p. 11

Large Paper – p. 11, 17

* “Do Not Be Afraid” Scripture Verses Appendix D – p. 11

**Epic Timeline Appendix O – p. 12

*Story Review 1 Appendix F – p. 12

*Role-Play Script Appendix G – p. 12

*Unit Bible Stories: “The Great Rebellion” Part 1 Appendix G – p. 13

*Story Posters: “Seeing Canaan” and “Land of Plenty” – p. 13

*Story Poster: “Choosing” – p. 13

*Unit Bible Stories: “The Great Rebellion” Part 2 Appendix G – p. 13

*Story Posters: “The Consequence” – p. 13

Butcher’s or Craft Paper – p. 13

22x34 Inch Paper – p. 13

Balancing Scale – p. 14

Varying Weights – p. 14

Faith vs. Fear Tag Game Appendix I – p. 15

**Champions of Faith, Book 2, Conquering Heroes, Ch. 13 “The Death of Moses” – p. 16

**Large Poster Map of Canaan – p. 16

*Supplementary Teacher Information Appendix J – p. 16, 18

**Story Poster: “Real Canaan” – p. 16

Pillar of Cloud Using White Cardboard of Card Stock, Polyester Stuffing or Similar Material, Long Stick – p.

19

Resource to Print/Copy/Create from Encounter Website:

*Fear Factor Cards A: Appendix C – p. 11, 17, 19

*Treasure Verse Posters: Appendix A – p. 11, 15, 16, 19

*Handclasp Picture: Appendix E – p. 11

*Faith vs. Fear Story Cards: Appendix H – p. 14

*Story Review 2: Appendix F – p. 15

* “You Are My Hiding Place” Lyrics: Appendix K – p. 17

*Fear Factor Cards B: Appendix L – p. 17, 18, 19

*Encouragement Cards: Appendix M – p. 17

*Footprints Template: Appendix N – p. 19

Audio/Visual:

*Handclasp PowerPoint Appendix E – p. 11

Energetic Music of Your Choice – p. 12, 15

**Bible Comes Alive, Album 2 CD 14, Story 2, “The Man of Patience” (20:10 to end) – p. 16

“You Are My Hiding Place” Purchase iTunes Appendix K – p. 16, 17

Quiet Music of Your Choice – p. 17

*The Wilderness PowerPoint – p. 18

*Items Available on Encounter Website

**Items in Unit Resource Kit

Encounter 3rd Grade Jericho: Entering the Homeland 3.3

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

**Symbols Cards – p. 11

Whiteboard or Large Paper – p. 11

**Then and Now Bible Maps: Map of Canaan – p. 11

* “The Aged One Remembers” Appendix C – p. 12

** Then and Now Bible Maps – p. 12, 14

*Background Information for Teachers Appendix D – p. 12

**Model House and Red Cord – p. 12, 13, 15, 18, 19

Single Stone, Gravel Rubble, Large Cord for Tying Cloth – p. 12, 14, 17, 18, 19

*Rahab’s Story Script Appendix F – p. 13

**Story Posters: “Spies”, “Hiding”, “The Escape” – p. 13

*Sketch-n-Tell Outline Appendix G – p. 13

Internet Access, Computers, Printer – p. 13

Books of Your Choice – p. 13

*Discussion Questions Appendix I – p. 14

Homework Book, Pencil, Lunch, Keys, Glasses, Objects of Your Choice – p. 14

Cloth to Cover Objects – p. 14

Tray for Objects – p. 14

Thick Rope from Sports Department – p. 15, 16

**Story Poster: “The Red Cord” – p. 15

*Discussion Points Appendix I – p. 15, 17, 18

*Gratitude Stories Appendix L – p. 16

Objects from Home – p. 16

Percussion Instrument – p. 17

The Bible Story, Vol. 3 pp 92, 93 – p. 18

**Story Posters: “Ai Battle” “Achan” – p. 18

Small River Stones – p. 18

Resource to Print/Copy/Create from Encounter Website:

*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A – p. 12, 14, 15, 16

*Message Signs Appendix E – p. 12, 18

*Speech Bubbles Appendix H – p. 13

*Remember When Cards Appendix J – p. 14

*Altar Memorial Stone Appendix K – p. 14

Audio/Visual:

*Whose House is This? PowerPoint – p. 11

**Joshua and the Battle of Jericho DVD – p. 13

Marching Music of Your Choice – p. 13

Song of Your Choice – p. 15

*Gratitude Prayer PowerPoint Appendix L – p. 16

Reflective Instrumental Music of Your Choice – p. 16

* “Victory Song” Appendix M – p. 17

“Hava Nagila” iTunes Purchase – p. 19



Encounter 3rd Grade

Canaan: Settling the Homeland 3.4

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

10-inch Thin Red Rope – p. 11, 13, 17

One Red Chenille Pipe Cleaner – p. 13

Red Wool – p. 20

Teaching Materials:

Whiteboard and Marker – p. 11

Sticky Tack – p. 11, 13, 14, 19

Thick Red Rope (9-foot Length of Rope for 4 Students) – p. 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20

One Ball of Red Wool – p. 13, 14, 18, 19

Dictionaries, Computers, Internet Access – p. 11

Brown Cardboard Box – p. 12

“Promising God” Appendix D – p. 12

The Bible Story, Vol. 3 pp. 96, 99 – p. 13

Patriarchs and Prophets p.506 – p. 13

*Over the Jordan Appendix G – p. 14

Modeling Clay, Modeling Tools – p. 14

*Run! Appendix L – p. 17

Small Red Bows – p. 17

CD Player, Mobile Phone, or Bluetooth Speaker – p. 17

Links Between Jesus and the Cities of Refuge Appendix L – p. 17

Gift Box Containing Small Treasure Verse Cards – p. 17

**Remembrance Tags Appendix M – p. 18

Matchboxes, Thin Black Cardboard, Black Paint – p. 18

Cardstock – p. 18

Glue – p. 18

*Rope Making Instructions Appendix Q – p. 20

*Networking Illustrations Appendix Q – p. 20

Resources to Print/Copy/Create from Encounter Website:

*Event Tags Appendix C – p. 12

**Large Poster Map of Canaan: Sample Appendix E – p. 13, 14, 17, 19, 20

*Story Word Cards Appendix F – p. 13

*Victory Flags Appendix E – p. 14

*Tribe Name Cards Appendix E – p. 14

*Tribal Lands Map Appendix E – p. 14

*Story Segment Cards Appendix I – p. 14

*Ten Commandments on Stone Appendix J – p. 15

*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A – p. 15, 17, 18

*Decision Scenario Cards Appendix K – p. 16

*Phylactery Appendix N – p. 18

*Decision Posters Appendix O – p. 19

*Victory and Victim Flags Appendix E – p. 19

*Student Decision Cards Appendix O – p. 19

*Assessment Table Appendix P – p. 20

Audio/Visual:

*Symbols from Units 2.8 and 2.10 PowerPoint – p. 11

*“God’s Way is My Way” Performance Appendix H – p. 14, 15, 20

*“Run and Shoot” “August Guitar” Audio Files – p. 17, 18

Quiet Reflective Music – p. 17



Encounter 3rd Grade

Era of the Judges: Hardship in the Homeland 3.5

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Long Red Rope from Unit 3.4 – p. 11, 22

Toy Car – p. 11, 14, 20, 22

Obstacle Course Object Lesson Appendix C – p. 11

Loops, Cones, Benches, Skip Ropes

Paper and Pencils – p. 11

**Large Poster Map of Canaan from Unit 3.4 – p. 12, 15

Patriarchs and Prophets pp 434, 506 – p. 12

**Epic Timeline from 3.2 – p. 12, 18

Ruler to Hold Sings – p. 13, 15

Black Coat, Large Scarf (Mourning Clothes) – p. 14

*Story 2: “Weep and Wail” Appendix G – p. 14

Tissue Box – p. 14

*Road Map Object Lesson Appendix J – p. 14

Bitcher’s or Craft Paper – p. 14

Markers/ Colored Pencils – p. 14, 21

Sticky Notes – p. 14

*Story 3: “Roundabout Days” Appendix G – p. 15

**Story Poster: “Idols” – p. 15

*5D Teacher’s Notes and Samples Appendix M – p. 15

*Isralite Decisions Appendix C – p. 16

*Discipline Table Appendix N – p. 16

*5D Cards: Despair Appendix M – p. 17

*Gideon Script Appendix P – p. 18

Slips of Paper – p. 19

Sheepskin Fleece or Fleece-Like Material – p. 19

*Rescue New Article Appendix R – p. 18

**Road Map 11x17 – p. 22


*Road Sign Cards and Category Cards Appendix E – p. 11

*Joshua Illustration Appendix F – p. 12

*Story 1: “Joshua’s Famous Speech” Appendix G – p. 12

*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A – p. 12, 13, 16, 17, 20

*Road Signs: Remember Obey Sign Appendix D – p. 12, 13

*Joshua’s Epitaph Appendix H – p. 14

*Weepers Question Cards Appendix I – p. 14

*Pick-a-Card Appendix I – p. 14

*Judges Name Cards Appendix K – p. 15

*Road Signs: Small Wrong/Right Way Signs Appendix D – p. 15

*Roundabout Question Cards Appendix L – p. 15

*Israelite Roundabout Appendix M – p. 15, 18, 19

*5D Cards: Appendix M – p. 15

*5D Cards: Disobedience Appendix M – p. 16

*5D Cards: Discipline Appendix M – p. 16

*Road Signs: Danger Sign Appendix D – p. 17

*Road Signs: U-Turn Sign Appendix D – p. 17

*300 and 1000 Men Appendix P – p. 18

*Gideon Illustration Appendix P – p. 18

*Fleece Question Cards (A or B) Appendix Q – p. 18

*Road Signs: Love-Heart Road Sign Appendix D – p. 19

*5D Cards: Deliverer Appendix M – p. 19

*Road Signs: Rescued Sign Appendix D – p. 19

*Road Signs: Student Rescued Sign Appendix D – p. 19

*5D Cards: Days of Peace Appendix M – p. 19

*Road Signs: Mini Road Sign Appendix D – p. 19

*Reflection Roundabout Appendix S – p. 20

*Road Signs: Stop/Go Signs Appendix D – p. 20

*Road Signs: Blank Road Sign Appendix D – p. 20

*Certificates Appendix T – p. 21

Audio/Visual:

*Road Signs PowerPoint – p. 11

googlemaps.com – p. 12

*Lament Audio File – p. 14

*Road Map PowerPoint – p. 14

* “Thousand and One Nights” Audio File – p.14

YouTube Clip of a Dangerous Driver of Your Choice – p. 16

* “God’s Way is My Way” Lyrics Appendix O – p. 17

**Bible Comes Alive, “Mighty Gideon” Album 2, CD 17 – p. 18

*Gideon PowerPoint – p. 18

Music of Your Choice – p. 18

*Rescue PowerPoint – p. 19

Reflective Music of Your Choice – p. 19, 20

“Rescue” by Don Moen, Purchase iTunes or Search YouTube – p. 19

*Beautiful Road PowerPoint – p. 21



Encounter 3rd Grade

Christmas: Meaningful Gifts 3.6

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Gifts Provided by Students – p. 11

Cloth – p. 11

Gift Provided by You – p. 11

*Silent Round-Robin Instructions Appendix D – p. 11

Blank Paper – p. 11

*“The Man and the Birds” Appendix E – p. 11

Wrapped Baby Gift – p. 12

*Script “God’s Generous Heart” Appendix E – p. 12

**Epic Timeline from 3.2 – p. 12

Wooden Craft Sticks – p. 12

*Speedy Review Appendix G – p. 12

Large Sheets of Paper – p. 12

Sticky Notes – p. 13, 19

**Story Poster “Traveling by Star”, “Jerusalem”, “Gift Worship” – p. 13

Map Source of Your Choice – p. 14

**Black Gift Box – p. 14

Picture of a Traveling Chest (Search Online) – p. 15

**Gifts: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh – p. 15, 19, 23

**Box of Gold – p. 16

Art Supplies and Gold Spray Paint – p. 16, 19, 22

Box of Frankincense – p. 16

Incense Stick Provided by You – p. 16, 17

Balloons, Permanent Marker, Sharp Pin – p. 17

**Box of Myrrh – p. 17

Perfume – p. 17

Olive or Almond Oil

*Five Minutes Appendix M – p. 17

* “The Christmas Scout” Appendix P – p. 2

*Gift Giving Ideas Appendix Q – p. 22

Ribbon for Each Gift Box – p. 23



*Manager Illustration Appendix C – p. 12, 13

*Puppet Template Appendix F – p. 12, 18, 21

*Prophecy Scrolls Appendix H – p. 14

*Identity Cards Appendix I – p. 14

*Wise Men Questions Appendix J – p. 14

*Gold Facts Card Appendix K – p. 16

*Frankincense Facts Card Appendix K – p. 16

*Myrrh Facts Card Appendix K – p. 17

*Gift Title Cards Appendix L – p. 18, 19

*Worship Cards Appendix N – p. 19

*Gift Tags Appendix R – p. 23

*Gift Scroll Appendix R – p. 23

Audio/Visual:

**The King is Born (00:00-15:30) DVD – p. 13

**The King is Born (15:31-22:01) DVD – p. 14

Fast-paced Music of Your Choice – p. 14

*“King” PowerPoint – p. 16

*“Priest” PowerPoint – p. 16

*Gift Review PowerPoint – p. 17

**Audio Bible: CD Matthew 2:13-15 – p. 17

**The King is Born DVD

*Baby Jesus PowerPoint – p. 19, 21

“Adore Him” by Kari Jobe, Purchase iTunes – p. 19

Book: Dogger by Shirley Hughes: youtube.com/watch?v=jNOYgRf5jes

Search YouTube for Videos of People Paying Forward – p. 22

*“The Gift Goes On” Purchase iTunes, Lyrics Appendix O – p. 22



Encounter 3rd Grade

Ruth: Harvest in the Homeland 3.7

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Wheat Products Such As: Cereal, Pasta, Cookies, and Bread – p. 11

Non-Transparent Shopping Bag – p. 11

Sack of Wheat – p. 11

Wheat Seeds – p. 11, 17

**Artificial Wheat Sheaves – p. 11

*Teacher Notes on Wheat and Harvesting Appendix C – p. 11

Concordances, Internet Access, Computers/Devices – p. 11

Harvest Basket of Fruit and Vegetables – p. 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19

Note Cards – p. 12

**Large Poster Map of Canaan (Sample Appendix D 3.4) – p. 12

*Family Tree Teacher Notes Appendix F – p. 13

**Epic Timeline (From 3.2) – p. 13, 14, 15

Burlap Sack Material and String for Each Student – p. 14, 17, 19

Hot Glue Gun – p. 14

Bag of Apples – p. 15

*Review Story Excerpts Appendix M – p. 15

Excerpts of Your Choice from a Novel About Ruth – p. 16

Photo of Each Student – p. 16

Mortar and Pestle or Electric Coffee Bean Grinder – p. 17

God’s Harvest Teacher Notes Appendix O – p. 18

Brown Paper Cut into Seed Shapes – p. 18

Large Piece of Burlap or Brown Cardboard – p. 18

*Service Ideas Appendix P – p. 18

Fresh/Dried Fruit, Nuts, Provided by Students – p. 19

*Harvest Festival Ideas Appendix Q – p. 19

Camera – p. 19

Platter for Fruit – p. 19

Paper Plate, Napkin, Cups – p. 19


*Word Wheat Sheaves Appendix E – p. 12, 19

*Family Tree Appendix F – p. 13, 15

*Name Cards, Set A Appendix F – p. 13

*Window Question Cards Appendix G – p. 13


*Ruth Illustration Appendix H – p. 13

*Ruth Line Drawing Appendix H – p. 13

*Harvest Question Cards Appendix I – p. 14

*Boaz Illustration Appendix H – p. 14

*Word Wheat Sheaves Appendix E – p. 14

*Boaz Line Drawing Appendix H – p. 14

*Blessing Cards Appendix J – p. 14, 17

*Fruit Questions Appendix K – p. 15

*Role-Play: Redeemed Appendix L – p. 15

*Review Prompt Cards Appendix M – p. 15

*Name Cards, Set B Appendix F – p. 15

*Harvest Photo Frame or Sketch Frame Appendix N – p. 16

*Harvest People Cards Appendix O – p. 18

*Invitation Appendix P – p. 18

Audio/Visual:

*Harvesting PowerPoint Appendix D – p. 11

*Drought PowerPoint – p. 12

youtube.com/watch?v=VovWbGnt4BY – p. 13, 14, 15

*Huge Harvest PowerPoint – p. 14

*Boaz is Like… PowerPoint – p. 16

Song of Your Choice – p. 16, 19

“My Redeemer is Faithful and True” youtube.com/watch?v=TZVQTIxqPpM – p. 17

*Boaz’s Harvest PowerPoint – p. 18

*Harvest Field PowerPoint – p. 18



Encounter 3rd Grade

Samuel: Connection in the Homeland 3.8

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Musical Instrument of Your Choice – p. 11

Spotlight or Flashlight – p. 11

**Tuning Fork – p. 11, 13, 16

Radio with Manual Tuning Capability – p. 11

Sticky Notes – p. 12

*Before and After Chart Appendix D – p. 12, 18

Poster/Large Piece of Paper – p. 12

Research Sources Such as: Photos, Pictures, Bible Story Books, The Tabernacle Model Kit (2.8), Glo Bible,

YouTube Clips – p. 12

**Epic Timeline from 3.2 – p. 12, 14

**Large Poster Map of Canaan from 3.4 – p. 12

The Story of Hannah and Samuel Appendix E – p. 13

Poster Materials – p. 13

My Bible Friends, Book 4 “Samuel the Little Priest” – p. 14

The Bible Story, Vol.3 p. 149 – p. 14

“Whisper a Prayer in the Morning” – Lyrics Appendix M – p. 16, 17

Large Sheet of Paper – p. 17

**Book: With You All the Way” by Max Lucado – p. 17

Online Search Tools – p. 18


*Jesus Illustration Appendix C – p. 12

*Jesus’ Speech Bubble Appendix C – p. 12

*Eli Illustration Appendix C – p. 12

*A Mother’s Sacrifice Story Pictures Appendix F – p. 13

*Tune in Cards Appendix G – p. 13


*Hannah’s Prayer Appendix H – p. 13

*Prayer Note Card Appendix I – p. 13

*Chatting with God Self-Assessment Appendix J – p. 14

*Samuel Illustration Appendix C – p. 14

*Whisper Game and Whisper Cards Appendix K – p. 15

*How God Speaks Cards and Labels Appendix L – p. 15

*I Can Hear God Cards Appendix N – p. 16

*Prayer Note Appendix O – p. 16

*Voices Pie Chart Appendix P – p. 17

*Jesus Bending Appendix C – p. 17

*In Tune with God/ Out of Tune with God Table Appendix Q – p. 18

*Statement Cards Appendix Q – p. 18

*Tune-Up Card Appendix R – p. 18

*Tune Into God Card Appendix R – p. 18, 19

Audio/Visual:

* “Out of Tune” “In Tune” Audio File – p. 11

Song of Your Choice – p. 11

* “Soundscape” Audio File – p. 12

* “Soundbites” Audio File – p. 13

Reflective Music of Your Choice – p. 13

*A Chat with God PowerPoint – p. 14

* “Samuel” Audio File – p. 14

* “Desert Jam” Audio File – p. 15

* “Whisper a Prayer” youtube.com/watch?v=yArH_l_xN7c – p. 16, 17

* “Orchestra Tuning” Audio File – p. 18



Encounter 3rd Grade

Jesus: Friend of Children 3.9 Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

**Class Set of Small Magnets – p. 11, 12, 22

Dictionaries or Electronic Media – p. 11

Paper, Drawing Supplies, Scissors – p. 12

Digital Camera – p. 12, 17, 19

Colored Paper – p. 12

Magnetic Sheet or Clear Tape – p. 12

Flip Chart or Butcher’s or Craft Paper – p. 12, 16

**Large Magnet – p. 12, 13, 22

Paperclips, Cardboard, Sticky Tack – p. 12

Bible Story Picture Books of Your Choice – p. 13

Paperclips for Each Student – p. 13, 22

Large Sheets of Paper – p. 13, 16

**Epic Timeline (From 3.2) – p. 13

Older Student or Volunteer – p. 14

Materials to Dress as a Clown – p. 14

Micah Meets Jesus Appendix E – p. 14

The Bible Story: “Friend of Children” Vol. 9 p. 9 – p. 14

One or More Lightweight Balls – p. 15

Computer or Internet Capable Devices – p. 15

taggalaxy.com Tag Galaxy – p. 15

Video Camera and Editing Material – p. 17

Triangular Shaped Pennants on a String – p. 17

Invitation/Poster Art Supplies – p. 17

Love Wall Display Appendix J – p. 18 o Cardboard o Colored Paper o Red Paint or Red Paper o Markers

Object Lesson: Facets of Love Appendix K – p. 18

Set Up Three Challenges Such As: Standing Jump, Bean Bag Toss – p. 18

*Sponge Painting Instructions Appendix J – p. 19 o Acrylic Paint o Pegs o Sponges Cut into Different Shapes o Styrofoam Paint Trays

Large Novelty Glasses – p. 19

Sticky Notes – p. 19, 20

Search Website to Create Digital Storybooks – p. 20

Visitor Arranged – p. 21

*Object Lesson: Connected to God Appendix K – p. 21

Slips of Paper – p. 21

Container – p. 21

*Object Lesson: Repelling Others Appendix K – p. 22

Art Supplies – p. 22

Hot Glue Gun – p. 22

Cloth – p. 23

*Take a Smile Tags Appendix S – p. 23


*Jesus Illustrations Appendix C – p. 12, 13

*Crowd Illustrations Appendix D – p. 13

*Question Cards Appendix F – p. 15

*Scenario Cards Appendix G – p. 15

*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A – p. 16, 18

*Explosion Card Instructions Appendix H – p. 17

*Love Survey Appendix I – p. 18

*Magnetic Booklet Appendix M – p. 19, 20, 21, 22

*Blessing Cards Appendix N – p. 19

*Can You See Me? Cards Appendix O – p. 20

*Storyboards Appendix P – p. 20

*Connected to Jesus Cards Appendix O – p. 20

*Memories with Jesus Cards Appendix O – p. 21

*Magnetic Love Story Board Cartoons Appendix P – p. 22

*Attracting or Repelling Friends Appendix Q – p. 22

*Fridge Magnet Templates Appendix R – p. 22, 23

Audio/Visual:

*Friendship Pictures PowerPoint – p. 12

**The Jesus Storybook Bible Vol. 4 DVD – p. 14

*Illustration of Jesus PowerPoint – p. 15

*Disciple Rebuke Children PowerPoint – p. 15

Sound Recording and Editing Materials or Podcast Creation Materials – p. 17

Comic Life iPad App – Puppet Pals – Download from iTunes – p. 17

* “My Father in Heaven” Appendix L – p. 19

* “Does Jesus Love…?” PowerPoint – p. 19


*Playing with Jesus PowerPoint – p. 19

*On Jesus’ Knee PowerPoint – p. 20, 21

*Class Friendships PowerPoint – p. 22, 23

* “My Father in Heaven”: Backing Track – p. 23

Celebratory Music of Your Choice – p. 23

*Items Available on Encounter Website **Items in Unit Resource Kit

Encounter 3rd Grade

Jesus: Friend to the Friendless 3.10

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Dictionaries – p. 11

Large Sheet of Paper – p. 11, 12, 14

Thesaurus – p. 11

4 Pieces of Blank Paper – p. 11

Marker – p. 11

Bible Story Picture Books – p. 12

**Magnet (from 3.9) – p. 12

Two Hoops – p. 12

Blank Flashcards – p. 12

Sticky Notes (2 Per Student) – p. 12

Costume Items of Your Choice (School Resources Kit) – p. 13

*Tax Collector Role-Play Appendix D – p. 13

“Zacchaeus, Friend of Jesus” Appendix E – p. 13

Water Tight Container – p. 15

Bowl Filled with Water – p. 15

Guest to Play Lepper – p. 16

Chalk or Shaving Cream – p. 16

Leprosy Teacher Notes Appendix I – p. 16

**Book “The Tallest of Smalls” by Max Lucado – p. 18

*Questions Appendix J – p. 18

*Project the Drawings of the Three Characters from Appendix L – p. 19

Tray with 12 Items: Toy Car, Sock, Pencil, Photo, Apple, Thread, Watch, Flower, Etc. – p. 19

Paper – p. 19

Sticky Notes of Varying Colors – p. 20

*Bible Texts Appendix K – p. 20

Students’ Names in a Hat or Container – p. 20

Planned Guest Speaker – p. 21

Video Recorded Interview – p. 21

*Love Wall Display Appendix M – p. 21

*Friendship Festival or Game Day Appendix O – p. 22

Equipment for Games Selected – p. 22

Camera or Video Camera – p. 23


*Excluded Bible Characters Appendix C – p. 12

*Zacchaeus Questions Appendix E – p. 13

*Zacchaeus Storyboard Appendix F – p. 13

*Zacchaeus Outline Appendix F – p. 13

*Friend Card A Appendix G – p. 13, 18, 21


*Lame Man Questions Appendix H – p. 15

*Lame Man Outline Appendix D – p. 15

*Friend Card B Appendix G – p. 15, 18, 19

*Leprosy Outline Appendix I – p. 16

*Friend Card C Appendix G – p. 17, 18, 22

*Still Picture Appendix J – p. 18

*Notice Board Template Appendix K – p. 20

*Before and After Chart Appendix L – p. 21

*Close-Up Activity Appendix N – p. 21

Audio/Visual:

*Excluded PowerPoint – p. 11

Jesus Storybook Bible Vol. 4 No. 2 DVD – p. 13

*Sycamore Tree PowerPoint Appendix F – p. 13, 21

Search Online for Lyrics/Tune for Zacchaeus Song – p. 14

**Gospel of John: “The Lame Man at the Pool of Bethesda” DVD – p. 15

*The Pool of Bethesda PowerPoint – p. 15

*Leprosy PowerPoint – p. 16

Matthew (School Resources Kit) DVD – p. 16

*Revision Reflection Questions PowerPoint – p. 19



**Items in Resource Kit

Encounter 3rd Grade

Easter: God Gives Everything 3.11

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

Bible Story Picture Books of Your Choice or Bible Story Posters from a Variety of Units – p. 12

Picture of Jesus of Your Choice – p. 12

**Epic Timeline – p. 12

*KWL Chart Appendix F – p. 12, 14, 17

*Crucifixion Story Outlines Appendix G – p. 13

Simple Prop (Shawl, Adult Bible Costume) – p. 13

Story-Sharing Beach Ball (School Resource Kit) – p. 13

*Treasure Verse Song Appendix A – p. 14, 18

Prepare a Cross, Either Wooden or Cardboard – p. 16

**Crucifixion Posters: Gethsemane, Betrayal, Walk to the Cross, On the Cross, In the Tomb – p. 16

Non-Permanent Markers – p. 16

Bowl of Water – p. 16


*Cross Illustration Appendix E – p. 12

*Question Starter Cube Appendix H – p. 13

*Story Template Appendix I – p. 13

*Writing Prompts Appendix I – p. 13

*Best Pick Page Appendix J – p. 14

*Treasure Verse Poster Appendix A – p. 14

*Postcards Appendix L – p. 16

Audio/Visual:

*Sunset PowerPoint Appendix C – p. 11

*God’s World Design PowerPoint Appendix D – p. 11

*Audio File “It Was for Me” by Kimberly Houllston: Lyrics Appendix K – p. 15, 16, 18

*Forgiven PowerPoint – p. 16


*Our Generous God PowerPoint – p. 18


**Items in Unit Resources Kit

Encounter 3rd Grade

Jesus: A Special Friend 3.12

Materials List

Student Resources:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

*Cookie Recipes Appendix D – p. 11

Cookie Ingredients and Baking Supplies – p. 11, 21

Purchase Cookies (Optional) – p. 11

Friend Drawing from Unit 3.9 – p. 11

Play-Doh for Each Student – p. 12

**Large Magnet – p. 12

Notice Board Student Sample from 3.10 – p. 12

Package of Chocolate Chips – p. 12, 18

Paper – p. 13

Envelopes for Each Student – p. 13, 21

Apron or Head Scarf – p. 13

Bowl, Wooden Spoon – p. 13, 14, 15, 16

*Busy, Busy Me Appendix E – p. 13

Slips of Paper for Each Group – p. 13

Picture of Jesus of Your Choice – p. 15

Lazarus Actor Volunteer – p. 16

Tomb Box Made from a Large Cardboard Box – p. 16

Toilet Paper or Bandages, Spices – p. 16

“Tears Jesus Shed” The Bible Story, Vol. 9 pp 22-26 – p. 16

*Lazarus Questions Appendix J – p. 16

Shoe Box, Tissue Paper in Order to Wrap Lazarus Figure – p. 16

Art Supplies – p. 17

“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Lyrics Appendix L – p. 17

“I Am a Friend of God” Lyrics Appendix L – p. 17

Large Piece of Paper – p. 17

Love Wall Display Started in Unit 3.9 – p. 18

Verse Phrases Written on Heart Shapes and Hidden in Classroom – p. 18

Gold or Silver Pen – p. 18

Two or Three Types of Fruit – p. 19

Two or Three Bowls – p. 19

Dish Towel to Cover Bowls – p. 19

Love Smoothie Appendix P – p. 19

Blender – p. 19

Cups – p. 19

Mobile Phone – p. 20

*Treasure Verse Label – p. 20

Banner Supplies – p. 20

Computer Access – p. 20

Chalk – p. 21


*Character Illustrations Appendix C – p. 12, 21

*Busy, Busy Me Questions Appendix E – p. 13

*Something Special Card Appendix F – p. 14, 15, 16

*Scenario Cards and Conscience Alley Appendix F – p. 14

*Special Friend Card A Appendix G – p. 14, 21

*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A – p. 15, 16, 18, 19

*Mary’s Profile Appendix H – p. 15

*Special Friend Card B Appendix G – p. 15, 21

*Take Time with Jesus Card Appendix I – p. 15

*Lazarus Profile Appendix J – p. 16

*Special Friend Card C Appendix G – p. 16, 21

*Letter from Jesus Appendix K – p. 17

*Special Time with Jesus Appendix M – p. 17

*Love Assessment Appendix N – p. 18

*Love is…Appendix O – p. 18

Audio/Visual:

*Map of Israel PowerPoint – p. 12

Fast-Paced Music of Your Choice – p. 13

*At Jesus’ Feet PowerPoint – p. 14, 15, 17

Search Online for tune of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “I Am a Friend of God” – p. 17

www.sabbathideas.org – p. 17

Worship Music of Your Choice – p. 17

The Alabaster Bottle PowerPoint – p. 19


**Items in Unit Resources Kit

Encounter 3rd Grade

Generosity: Big-Hearted Friends 3.13

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

* “What Am I?” Appendix C – p. 11

Household Bucket, Envelopes, Christmas Tinsel – p. 11, 12, 18

**Book: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? By Carol McCloud – p. 11, 14, 18

Teaspoon, Cup and Household Bucket – p. 11

*Glitter Fountain Instructions Appendix E – p. 12, 16

Water, Food Coloring, Glitter, Large Jug, Glasses – p. 12

**Mini Colored Buckets – p. 12, 15, 17

*Generosity Game Appendix F – p. 12

*Mini-Bucket Wall Display Appendix I – p. 12

Adhesive Label Strips – p. 12

*Storytelling Ideas Appendix J – p. 13

**Story Posters: “Crippled”, “Dining with the King” – p. 13

Different Colored Sticky Notes – p. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Small Business-Card Sized Pieces of Paper in Three Colors – p. 13

*Story Connections Explanation Appendix K – p. 13

*5 Why’s Appendix L – p. 13, 17

Dictionaries – p. 14

Sticky Tack – p. 14

Butcher’s/Craft Paper – p. 15

Bright-Colored Felt Markers or Pens – p. 15

Bubble Blowing Materials – p. 16

Illustrated Bible Storybooks – p. 16

Object Lesson Corners Appendix R – p. 16

*Adventist Heritage Story Appendix X – p. 19

*GodVine Links Appendix Y – p. 19

Pom-Pom Craft Directions (Search Online) – p. 19


*Story Words Splash Appendix D – p. 11

*Treasure Verse Posters Appendix A – p. 12, 15

*Bible Story Review Pictures Appendix G – p. 12

*Heart-Shaped Response Cards Appendix H – p. 12

*Bucket Blessing Challenge Appendix I – p. 12

*Blessing Water Drops Appendix I – p. 12

*Bucket Illustration Appendix K – p. 13, 14, 15

*Generosity Scenarios Appendix M – p. 13, 17, 18

*Generosity Prediction Cards Appendix N – p. 14

*Thinking Bubbles Appendix O – p. 14

*Student Rainbow Appendix F – p. 15

*Jesus’ Bucket of Blessings Appendix Q – p. 16, 18

*Voting Number Line Appendix S – p. 17

*Waterdrop Prayer Outline Appendix T – p. 17

*Point of View Cards Appendix U – p. 18

*Advice Scenarios Appendix V – p. 18

*Reflective Sentence Starters Appendix W – p. 18

Audio/Visual:

Fast-Paced Music of Your Choice – p. 11

youtube.com/watch?v=d4J24QSWrC8 – p. 14

Search YouTube for Generosity Song of Your Choice – p. 16

youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU – p. 19

youtube.com/watch?v=EiYqAxr4IuE – p. 19



Encounter 3rd Grade

The Bible: Generous Gift to Me 3.14

Materials List

Student Materials:

Bible

Encounter Journal

Teaching Materials:

*Object Lesson: Is It Full? Appendix D – p. 11

Stones, Sand, and Water – p. 11

*Needs and Wants Appendix E – p. 11

*Great Life Bulletin Board Ideas Appendix G – p. 12, 13, 15, 17, 19

Container to Hold Cards – p. 12

Epic Timeline (School Resource Kit) – p. 12

*Character Illustrations – p. 12

Dirt – p. 12

Dot Stickers (Two Per Student) – p. 13

*Poem: “Josiah” Appendix J – p. 14

*“No Longer Trapped and Alone: Appendix L – p. 14

*“No Arms, No Legs, No Worries” Appendix L – p. 14

**Book: Firebird by Brent McCorkle and Amy Parker – p. 14

10 Cup Size Containers – p. 15

Pieces of Paper – p. 15

Testimonies p393 – p. 16

Long Rope (30 Ft) – p. 16

8.5x11 Paper – p. 17

Personal Great Life Recipes – p. 17

*Books of the Bible Sections Appendix P – p. 18

Smiley Face Stickers – p. 19

Long Rope (30 Ft) – p. 19

Letter Writing Materials – p. 19


*Truffle Recipes Appendix C – p. 11, 12


*Great Life Recipe Outline Appendix F – p. 12

*Confidence in God’s Word Cards Appendix H – p. 12

*Tue, False, I’m Not Sure Activity, Category Cards and Statement Cards Appendix K – p. 14

*Tough Times Scenario Cards Appendix M – p. 15

*God’s Encouragement Cards Appendix N – p. 15

*God’s Encouragement Outline Appendix N – p. 15, 16, 17

*Bible Promises Box or Bible Promises – Flat Version Appendix O – p. 16, 17, 18, 19

Audio/Visual:

*Self-Help Cartoons PowerPoint – p. 14, 15

*YouTube Clips: Quicksand Appendix I – p. 14

Haikudeck App: Creates High Impact Presentations – p. 14

*Josiah PowerPoint – p. 14

*YouTube Clips: Nick Vujicic Appendix I – p. 14

*Emoticons PowerPoint – p. 15


youtube.com/watch?v=ENT6HD58yA4

*Items on Encounter Website


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