LESSON PLAN

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ROUTE 66 – A ROADTRIP THROUGH 66 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE! GOD GIVES FOOD AND WATER (EXODUS 16)

LESSON PLAN– PRESCHOOL & PRE-K October 14, 2018 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ALL TEACHERS AND 4:10ERS WILL GO TO THE WESLEY ROOM FOR FUN TRAINING & TREATS WITH KELLY AT 9:20 OR 11:05. You will return to your classroom at 10:00 OR 11:45. THANK YOU!!!

LESSON NOTE Our Bible book for today is Numbers and Deuteronomy. However, we are going to backtrack a bit from the 10 commandments to Moses leading his people out of Egypt to the promised land. We will learn that God cares for us by providing all our NEEDS. NORMAL SCHEDULE TODAY Please meet for choir in Room 102 at approximately 10:10 and 11:10. Class Activities for today: - Children arrive, Opening Activities - Circle Time/Bible Story - Craft - Playground, Classroom Play TODAY’S GOALS  Review Bible Facts.  Hear the story of God providing Manna , Quail and Water to the Israelites during their journey.  Learn that God shows he loves and cares for us by providing all our needs. WELCOME CHILDREN  One teacher (or two) will greet each child by name (look at their nametags). Introduce yourselves to the parents.  Confirm each child is in your class (check nametags).  If the child is not in your class grade, direct them to the correct grade classroom  Invite the children to participate in opening activities. **If there is an error on a child’s nametag, please indicate the error on your CLASS ROSTER.**

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OPENING ACTIVITIES Set out coloring pages . Invite the children to enjoy the opening activities and play with toys as they arrive. NOTE: JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 10:10 or 11:10 – Please feel free to use this time to sing or learn a new song. CIRCLE TIME Items to have for Circle Time: Bible, Class Stuffed Animal, Needs vs. Wants flashcards. Have the children sit together in a circle.  Review  What is this book called (the Bible)  Remember the Bible has lots of little books inside. How many books are in the Bible? (66)  What is the name of the very first book? (Genesis)  We’ve been reading some amazing stories in the Bible together. Who remembers a Bible story we’ve read? (creation, Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham, Baby Moses)  REVIEW OF 10 COMMANDMENTS: Last week we learned about rules. We have rules at home, at school and in church. What is a rule you have at home? (Children share). Why do we obey rules? (children share). When we obey rules , we show God we love him. The Bible tells us about God’s rules. Last week we talked about the 10 Commandments. Do you remember any of the rules that were given to Moses on Mount Sinai? (Children share).This story is from a book in the Bible called Exodus. Can you say Exodus? This week we are also learning a story from the book in the Bible called Exodus.  Needs/Wants  Today we will talk about what we need to live. What are some of the things we need to live? (children share)  What are some things that are nice to have but you do not need to live? (children share)  Explain what a need is. We need food to stay alive, but we don’t need legos to stay alive. We need clothing to protect us and keep us warm but we do not need a necklace to keep warm . It is a nice thing to have but not necessary to stay alive. God shows the hungry and thirsty Israelites that they can trust him to provide for their needs.  STORY:  This story takes place when Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt to their new home. They have to travel a very long way. So long that it takes them 40 years to get there! Moses led the people out of Egypt when they were in danger and got them to safety. God told Moses to take his people to a special new home. They had to walk a long way. They walked around for 40 years! Let’s read the story from the Bible (Read from the Bible in the class basket).  Did you hear all of the good things that God provided for the Israelites on their long journey? The people from the Bible did not have grocery stores to buy food. They were traveling in the desert where there is no water. There weren’t any places to stop and buy water or any houses where they could stay. They were scared and thought they were going to starve in the desert but God showed them he can do anything! He is all powerful and we can trust him to give us all we need. What are the three things that God gave to the people? (Children share). Show a picture of a quail and the seeds that look like manna. Page 2

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Use Need /Wants flashcards to learn about needs/wants. Show a card and ask children if it is a need or want. Let’s Review - Who were the people following Moses to a new home? (Israelites). - What did God give the Israelites in the morning? (Manna). - What did God give the Israelites in the evening? (Quail) - What did God give the Israelites to drink from the rock? (water). - What are some things we need to live? (food, water, love, clothing, house). - What are some things we like to have but do not need them to live? (toys, legos, dolls , jewelry) - GAME TO PLAY IF TIME: Collecting Manna in the morning. Turn off lights and pretend to be sleeping. Distribute pom poms on class floor. Wake up! Give each child Dixie cup to collect Manna. You could play this game outside weather permitting. Closing Prayer Dear God, Thank you for giving us everything we need. Thank you for giving us food. Thank you for giving us clothing to wear. Thank you for giving us a house to live in. You show us how much you care for and love us by providing us with these things. Amen. CRAFT TIME Class Supplies Needed: Crayons, Markers, Scissors, Glue Sticks Basket Supplies: FOR CRAFT: Quail coloring pages, paper plates, hole punch, pipe cleaners for hanging craft, black feathers , cotton balls, beads for manna, rock cut outs, ribbon for water, project stickers. FOR GAMES: Needs/Wants Flashcards. Pom poms for Manna , Dixie cups. TEACHER PREP: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Place crayons, markers, safety scissors and Quail coloring pages on the tables. Give each child a Quail coloring picture to color. Help child to cut out Quail picture after coloring . Use for craft. Help child glue manna, water and quail items on paper plate. Use one black feather for top of Quail’s head. 5. Hole punch at top and tie pipe cleaner for hanging. 6. Place Manna , Quail , Water, and God provides for us labels under appropriate picture. 7. The children take the craft project home. PLAYGROUND TIME Take the children outside on the playground to play. Play Manna game if desired. CLASSROOM PLAYTIME Play class games about following rules: - Mother May I - Red Light/Green Light (no running – children can hop, crawl, jump) - Manna game Page 3

PICK UP TIME & CHECK-OUT Adult Teachers: Check parent pick up stickers carefully. Thank the children for coming. Be sure the children take home their craft project, coloring pages, and other belongings.

11:00 TEACHERS: PLEASE RETURN SUPPLIES IN CLASS BASKET & TIDY CLASSROOM.

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