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PA G E 2Curriculum Materials for 3-5-year-olds • © 2017 Orange. All rights reserved. • www.ThinkOrange.com

B A S I C T R U T H

GOD MADE ME.

K E Y Q U E S T I O N

WHO CAN DO WHAT GODWANTS YOU TO DO?

B O T T O M L I N E

I CAN DO WHAT GODWANTS ME TO DO.

M E M O R Y V E R S E

“God made us to do good works.” Ephesians 2:10, NCV

B I B L E S T O R Y F O C U S

I can do what’s right. Josiah (Young King)

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MAKE IT FUNPrepare to offer one or more of the following activities as your preschoolers arrive. Let one or two teachers lead small groups of children in activities throughout the room while another teacher greets parents and kids at the door.

• Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down• Building with Cups• Find the Crowns

MAKE IT TRUE (LARGE GROUP)• Worship• Introductory Sketch• Bible Story

MAKE IT STICKThese activities are designed to help preschoolers understand and remember today’s Bible story and Bottom Line. Offer as many of the following activities as your time, facilities, resources, and leadership allow. You may want to lead one activity at a time. Or, offer two activities at once and allow half the kids to participate in each, then switch groups and repeat the activities.

• Maracas• Josiah Does the Right Thing• If I Were King• Bowling for Statues• Thumbs Up

MAKE IT REALMake It Real is designed to help preschoolers understand how the Bottom Line applies to them. They’ll discuss real-life experiences and share prayer requests. Divide kids into small groups of about five to eight children with each leader. Ideally, assign the same small group leader to the same group of preschoolers for the entire year.

• Small Group Time• Prayer


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THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN“Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” is an activity that uses listening and gross motor skills to introduce today’s Bible story.

WHAT YOU NEED: “Thumbs Up” and “Thumbs Down” Activity Pages, white cardstock, and wall tape

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy “Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” onto the cardstock. Use the wall tape to secure the two signs to the walls on opposite sides of the room.

During the Activity: Gather the children in an open area of the room. Point out the signs on the walls. Explain that you will read a scenario and if they think it is a good idea, they should move to the “thumbs up” sign. If they think it’s a bad idea, they should move the “thumbs down” sign. After each choice, encourage them to come back to the center of the room as you read the next scenario.

WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Come and stand in the center of the room with me! I have a fun game for us to play together!”

During the Activity: “Do you see the signs up on the wall? This one is a thumbs up sign. (Point.) And this one is a thumbs down sign. (Point.) I’m going to give you some examples of good ideas and bad ideas. If you think it’s a good idea, move to the thumbs up sign. If you think it’s a bad idea, move to the thumbs down sign. Are you ready? (Pause.) Okay, here we go!”

Scenarios:Brushing your teeth (good idea/thumbs up)Eating only candy all day long (bad idea/thumbs down)Playing nicely with your little brother (good idea/thumbs up)Screaming at your friend when you’re mad (bad idea/thumbs down)Putting your toys away (good idea/thumbs up)Getting plenty of sleep (good idea/thumbs up)Pitching a fit when you’re upset (bad idea/thumbs up)Saying you’re sorry when you mess up (good idea/thumbs up)

MOVEMENT

An activity that uses a preschooler’s natural desire to move to help them learn and grow.

MAKE IT FUN

Activities designed to draw children into

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After the Activity: “Wow! Great job, friends! You really know the difference between a good idea and a bad idea! You know how to do what’s right. Today we’re going to hear a Bible story about another kid just like you who did what was right. I can’t wait for you to hear this story!”

MOVEMENT


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BUILDING WITH CUPS“Building with Cups” is an activity that teaches fine motor skills and teamwork while introducing today’s Bible story.

WHAT YOU NEED: 20-30 large plastic cups in any color

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Place the cups in the activity area.

During the Activity: Encourage the children to build with the cups. Challenge the children to build a large building or structure.

After the Activity: Praise the children for working together as a team.

WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Let’s work together and build something GREAT! I do not see any blocks, though. Hmmm. I know! Let’s use these cups to build with!” (Point to cups.)

During the Activity: “Stack the cups as high as you can! Let’s make a very tall building!” (Do activity.)

After the Activity: “You rock! That is a super cool building! Today in our Bible story we are going to talk about a king who built a special building too! I cannot wait to hear about this king!”

GAME

An activity that encourages preschoolers to follow guidelines while having fun and learning

new concepts.

MAKE IT FUN





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FIND THE CROWNS “Find the Crowns” is an activity that uses fine motor skills and discovery to introduce today’s Bible story.

WHAT YOU NEED: A large plastic bin, paper shreds to fill the bin, and mini crowns

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Fill the plastic bin with the paper shreds. Hide the mini crowns among the paper shreds in the bin.

During the Activity: Let the children take turns sifting through the paper shreds to find a crown. Make sure to give every child a turn. You may need to put crowns back in the bin as they’re discovered if you have a large class.

WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “I have something fun hidden here inside this bin. Let’s take turns discovering what it is!”

After the Activity: “Who wears a crown? (Pause for responses.) Yes! A king! In our Bible story today, we’ll hear all about a king, but he wasn’t just any king. This king was just a KID. Can you believe it? Let’s go find out all about this young king!”

INVESTIGATION/ROLE PLAY

An activity that channels either a preschooler’s innate curiosity or desire to play dress up into a discussion of

concepts crucial to the lesson.

MAKE IT FUN





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MARACAS“Maracas” is an activity that combines the theme with repetition to review the memory verse.

WHAT YOU NEED: Empty and dry water bottles with lids, decorative masking tape, and dry beans

Visit First Look’s June/July 2017 Pinterest Board to see the inspiration for this activity: https://www.pinterest.com/firstlookcurr/junejuly-2017-kids-rock/

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Fill each water bottle half full of beans. Replace the lid to the water bottle. Cover the entire bottle with masking tape, including the top of the bottle, to securely close it. Each child will need one maraca. (Depending on the time you have and the size class, the children might enjoy covering the bottle with colorful masking tape.)

During the Activity: Give each child a maraca. Encourage the children to say the memory verse several times while shaking their maracas.

After the Activity: Send the maracas home with each child.

WHAT YOU SAY:Before the Activity: “You know what? (Pause.) You rock!”

During the Activity: (Give each child a maraca.) “Let’s say our memory verse while we shake our maracas! Are you ready to rock?” (Do activity.)

After the Activity: “You rocked at saying your memory verse and shaking your maracas! Our memory verse tells us that God made us to do good things. We can do what God wants us to do! Who can do what God wants you to do? I can do what God wants me to do!”

MEMORY VERSE REVIEW

An activity that encourages preschoolers to learn the monthly memory verse.

MAKE IT STICK

Activities designed to reinforce the

Bible story and bottom line.


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JOSIAH DOES THE RIGHT THING “Josiah Does the Right Thing” is an activity that challenges children to listen and follow instructions to review today’s Bible story.

WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed

WHAT YOU DO: During the Activity: Retell the Bible story using the script below. Encourage the children to give a “thumbs up” when Josiah does the right thing.

WHAT YOU SAY:Before the Activity: “Okay, friends, as I retell today’s Bible story, I want you to give me a thumbs up when Josiah does the right thing. Are you ready?”

During the Activity Page: “When Josiah was just eight years old, he became the king! When you’re a king, you can go anywhere you want and do anything you want, because you’re the boss. Josiah could have eaten junk food all day or told all the kids in his kingdom to bring him their toys. But he didn’t do that! Josiah wanted to follow God! (Thumbs up.)

“Josiah did good things for the people in his kingdom. He tore down all the bad statues and rebuilt the giant temple where people went to honor God. (Thumbs up.) AND he read the Bible, God’s Word, and promised to do everything God wanted him to do. (Thumbs up.) Josiah was a great king! He chose to listen to God and do the right thing.” (Thumbs up.)

After the Activity: “Josiah was only eight years old, but he still chose to listen to God and do the right thing. Why? Because KIDS ROCK! You rock because God made you to do the right thing. Who can do what God wants you to do? I can do what God wants me to do.”

BIBLE STORY REVIEW

An activity that reviews the entire Bible story in a fun and interactive way allowing preschoolers that

repetition they crave.

MAKE IT STICK



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IF I WERE KING “If I Were King” is an activity that allows the children to brainstorm a key element in today’s Bible story.

WHAT YOU NEED: “King” Activity Page, white cardstock, permanent marker, and crayons

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the Activity Page onto the cardstock.

During the Activity: Ask the children to use the crayons to draw what they would do if they were a king. After the children have finished their drawing, use the marker to write what the children said they have drawn.

After the Activity: Share each child’s drawing with the rest of class.

WHAT YOU SAY:Before the Activity: “In our story today, we heard about a kid just a little older than you who was a king! WOW! Kids rock!”

During the Activity: (Give each child an Activity Page.) “What would you do if YOU were king? (Pause.) Great answers! Use the crayons to draw what you would do if you were a king on your page! (Do activity.) Great job! I am going to come around and write what your awesome picture is about! (Pause.) Now let’s see what all of our friends would do if they were king!” (Finish activity.)

After the Activity: “You all had such amazing answers! You would do great things just like Josiah. Josiah did what’s right by doing what God wanted him to do! You can too! Kids rock! Who can do what God wants you to do? I can do what God wants me to do!”

JUST FOR FIVES

An activity that calls on older preschoolers’ more developed cognitive and fine motor skills while reviewing

the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse.

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BOWLING FOR STATUES “Bowling for Statues” is an activity that uses gross motor skills to review today’s Bible story.

WHAT YOU NEED: Floor tape and a plastic bowling set

(Option: You could make your own bowling set. If you choose to make a bowling pin set, collect 10 clear 16-ounce water bottles. Place the bottles in a “V” formation and use a small soft ball as your bowling ball.)

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Set up the pins in a “V” formation. Mark a starting line with the tape on the floor about four feet from the bowling pins.

During the Activity: Line up the children behind the tape. Let them take turns rolling the ball to knock over the pins. Explain that these pins represent the bad statues that King Josiah had destroyed.

WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “Raise your hand if you’ve ever been bowling! (Pause.) Awesome. We’re going to do some bowling today!”

During the Activity: “Do you see these pins? (Point.) We’re going to pretend that these bowling pins are the bad statues that King Josiah ordered to be destroyed. I want you to roll the ball and knock those bad statues down. Let’s line up here behind the tape (point) and take turns!”

After the Activity: “Wow! We have some awesome bowlers in our class. Great job destroying those statues, friends. I’m so glad that King Josiah chose to do the right thing! Kids ROCK, and YOU rock, because you can do the right thing just like Josiah. Who can do what God wants you to do? I can do what God wants me to do.”

MOVEMENT


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THUMBS UP “Thumbs Up” is an activity that creates a visual that the children can take home to remind them of the Bottom Line.

WHAT YOU NEED: “Thumb” Activity Page, Avery® #5160 labels or equivalent, construction paper, pencil, scissors, and crayons (Note: Be sure to choose construction paper in colors that mimic the different skin colors of the children in your class.)

WHAT YOU DO: Before the Activity: Copy the Activity Page onto the labels. Set aside. Trace a hand onto the construction paper. You can trace your own hand before the activity or you may choose to trace each child’s hand during the activity. If possible, be sure to match the child’s skin color with a similar color of construction paper. Cut out the hand. Place the hand on a hard surface with the palm side up and the thumb in the air, on top/pointing up. Bend the four fingers at the middle knuckle inward. The hand should look like a “thumbs up.”

During the Activity: Give each child a hand. Encourage the children to decorate their hand with the crayons. Encourage the children to add fingernails if they wish.

After the Activity: Help the child add the label to the palm of the hand.

WHAT YOU SAY: Before the Activity: “We can do what God wants us to do! Everyone give me a THUMBS UP! (Demonstrate.) Awesome!”

During the Activity: “We are going to make a thumbs up for you to take home, so you can remember to do what God wants you to do! (Give each child a hand.) Use the crayons to decorate your hand. You can add fingernails and decorate it any way you would like. (Do activity.) Great job! Now we can put our label on our hand. (Finish activity.) Perfect!”

After the Activity: “We can do what God wants us to do! He wants us to do what’s right, just like Josiah did in our story today. Now give me another THUMBS UP! (Demonstrate.) Yay, great job! Who can do what God wants you to do? I can do what God wants me to do!”

CRAFT

An activity that allows preschoolers to review the Bible story, bottom line or memory verse by creating

a fun craft to take home.

MAKE IT STICK




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SMALL GROUP TIMEWHAT YOU NEED: Paperclip “Memory Verse Card” (from the Week One Activity Pages on the Website) in your Bible at Ephesians 2:10. Provide a journal and a fun-shaped pen for each small group. You will also need a hand stamp/stickers, “Young Josiah” cutout from the Activity Page, white paper, scissors, and a glue stick.

WHAT YOU DO: Make enough copies of “Young Josiah” on white paper so when cut apart each small group journal has one picture. (Option: Pre-cut and glue the pictures in each journal on the page where you will be writing the children’s prayer requests.)

SMALL GROUP LEADER (SGL): “I need my rockin’ small group to come sit with me! It’s small group time!

“We’ve talked a lot about kids who rock in the Bible. (Flip through journal and show the pictures.) First there was Jesus, then Samuel, then David, then Daniel and Miriam, and then today we heard a story about (hold up journal with Josiah picture or hold up the cutout of Josiah) . . . you got it! Our story today was about Josiah! Josiah rocked because He did what God wanted Him to do. All of these kids rocked because they did what God wanted them to do. You can do what God wants you to do too! Who can do what God wants you to do?”

CHILDREN AND SGL: “I can do what God wants me to do!”

SGL: “And when you do what God wants you to do, you rock!”

SGL: “The verse we’ve been learning helps us remember that one of the things God wants us to do is good things. God made you and me to do good things. Stand up and let’s say our verse together. I made sure to bring my hand stamp/stickers, because I know you’ll want to say our verse by yourself. First we’ll say it together. Here we go!”

(Open Bible to the verse and lay it down.)

CHILDREN AND SGL: “God made (point both hands up) us to do (point to others and yourself) good works (thumbs up), Ephesians 2:10.” (Open your hands like a

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book.)

SGL: (Clap.) “Awesome! You rocked that verse for sure! Now who’s ready to say it by yourself?

(Give each child the opportunity to say the verse on his own. Have your stickers/hand stamp ready to give when they say it.)

“I am super proud of you! I want you to always remember that God made you to do good things, like when Josiah read what God said and then did it. That was the right thing to do.

“Everything God tells us to do in the Bible is the right thing. Let’s make a list of things God tells us to do in our journal and then when we pray we can ask God to help us do them. One, two, three, come sit with me!

(Open the prayer journal to the page with the “Young Josiah” or prepare to glue it on the page where you will be writing with your fun pen.)

(Point to picture of Josiah.) “Let’s make our list of right things to do under this picture of Josiah since he did the right thing. When I say your name, tell me one thing God tells us to do and I’ll write it in our prayer journal.

(Write each child’s name and what they say beside their name. Remember to print the words they say so the children can recognize their names and the letters.)

“This is such a great list! Would anyone like to pray before I pray?”

(Give each child who wants to pray the opportunity to do so.)

“Now I will pray.”

PRAYERSGL: “Dear God, thank You for giving us the Bible so we know what’s right. I pray that (name each child) will learn to listen to what You say and then do it. Give them courage to be who You made them to be and to do what’s right. Thank you for another day with these kids who rock. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

MAKE IT REAL

A time for preschoolers to meet with a

consistent small group leader, apply the

lesson to their lives and pray together. Investing in a few to encourage their authentic faith.

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