JUNE JULY AUGUST. Showing God Our Love. Caring for One Another. I Am Growing. Volume 5 Number 4

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1 JUNE Showing God Our Love JULY Caring for One Another AUGUST I Am Growing Volume 5 Number 4

2 Bible Teaching for Kids contents 1s & 2s Leader Guide Summer 2011 Sunday School Sessions June: Showing God Our Love Unit Overview June June June July: Caring for One Another Unit Overview July July July July July August: I Am Growing Unit Overview August August August August ETC Sessions* Extended Teaching Care Special Pull-out Section * Now available in PDF format on Music and More for Babies, 1s, & 2s Enhanced CD. June ETC 1-10 July ETC August ETC Features 1s & 2s Curriculum Resources Activity Materials for June August Basic Resources & Supplies Songs Coming Next Quarter Articles Your Goal Hear Know Do = Learning Be Strong and Courageous Nature and Preschoolers What Do Your Children Hear You Say? Reflective and Logical Learners Spiritual foundations are built in the lives of boys and girls through teachers and parents leading them to hear, know, and do God s Word. Guide children to learn and grow by hearing Bible truths, knowing and understanding Bible truths, and applying and living Bible truths. Check out

3 Week of Read the Bible > Levels of Biblical Learning: god God wants people to love Him. > Bible Truth Reading the Bible shows our love for Him. > Ezra Read the Bible Nehemiah 8:1-12 > Bible Phrase God gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16 > Life Application 1s and 2s will look at the Bible and hear Bible words about God. Teacher Connection The Jewish people, once held captive in Babylon, had returned to Jerusalem. They had rebuilt the temple and the walls around the city. Now the people told Ezra, scribe and priest, to bring the book of the Law of Moses to read to them. Read Nehemiah 8:1-8. The people gathered in the main square of the city. Ezra opened the book and all the people stood. They showed reverence and respect as they intently listened to the law. While we may not stand each time we read the Bible, especially when we are alone with God, we can still treat the Scriptures with a reverent heart and a holy respect. How long did Ezra read to the people? When is the last time you spent an extended time reading God s Word? Our desire to learn more about God is evidence of our love for Him. The people validated the words of Ezra. They lifted their hands to the Lord. They bowed low and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. What did the Levites do (v. 8)? As a preschool teacher, you are called to enlighten and clarify the words of the Bible to children. God uses you to lay foundations for future spiritual decisions for boys and girls. Read Nehemiah 8:9-12. What did the people do? The law showed them their sin and they were grieved. Nehemiah, the governor, joined Ezra and the Levites in telling the people not to weep or mourn. He encouraged them to find true joy in the Lord. This day, the day of conviction and commitment, was deemed a holy day. Have you been convicted of sin in your own life? True conviction comes from the Holy Spirit, leads us to repentance and peace, and guides us to recognize the joy of our salvation through Jesus Christ. We can celebrate as we study God s Word, learn from it, and teach it to others. 10 1s & 2s Leader Guide

4 Week of Ezra Read the Bible Based on Nehemiah 8:1-12 People stood in the street. They came to hear Ezra read from the big Bible scroll. Everyone listened to Ezra read the important Bible words. Ezra said wonderful things about God. The people knew God wanted them to do the things written in the Bible. Ezra loved God and the people loved God. 1s Daddies, mothers, boys, and girls were in the street. They came to hear Ezra read from the Bible scroll. Ezra stood on a big wooden platform so the people could see him. He carefully unrolled the scroll. The people stood. They knew the Bible was important and helped them learn about God. Ezra prayed, Thank You, God. Then he began to read. Everyone listened. Ezra said wonderful things about God. Some men helped the people understand the words. When they heard the Bible words, the people knew what God wanted them to do. 2s Songs Songs are recorded on Bible Teaching for Kids Music and More for Babies, 1s, & 2s Enhanced CD. (See lyrics inside CD cover.) Tra ck 3. Show God We Love Him Tra ck 4. The Goodness of God Leader Pack Items for this week s activities Get Ready for Choose 4 6 activities for your children to do on Sunday. (See Bible-Learning Activities on the next two pages.) Bible-Learning Activities work Bible puzzles play with people figures talk through a megaphone listen to music walk on a plank play a Bible phrase game Bonus Ideas hide & find Bibles make Bible markers pack & unpack Bibles 1 Picture: Ezra Read the Bible 14 Bible Markers 19 Bible Puzzles 23 Book: God Wants 31 Megaphone Cutout 37 Multipurpose Gameboard Review Bible content. Gather materials and basic resources and place them in learning centers. Pray for preschoolers, families, and teachers. Summer

5 Week of Bible-Learning Activities Select from the following activities 4 6 that are best suited for the age group you teach. Today s Bible Focus Read the Bible As children play, move, and do, tell the Bible story, say the Bible phrase, sing, and pray brief prayer sentences to connect and apply the Bible. Bible Truth Reading the Bible shows our love for God. Ezra Read the Bible Nehemiah 8:1-12 Bible Phrase God gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16 Life Application 1s and 2s will look at the Bible and hear Bible words about God. On-the-go 1s are too busy to listen very long! Use brief Bible story sentences to help them grasp main points of the Bible story. Walk on a Plank Bible Connection: Ezra stood on a wooden platform to read the Bible. Kid Connection: I can hear and say Bible words to show God I love Him. Get Bible, 4-foot wood plank, picture Ezra Read the Bible (Pack) Do Stay near a child as he walks the length of the plank. Tell him Ezra stood on a wooden platform so the people could see and hear him. Ask the child to get the picture. Show him the platform and the Bible scroll in Ezra s hands. Sing the song The Goodness of God. Work Bible puzles Bible Connection: Ezra told people to listen to the Bible words about God. Kid Connection: I can think about God when I see the Bible. Get variety of Bibles, Bible Puzzles (Pack), puzzle Bibles (see p. 7), book God Wants (Pack) Do Invite preschoolers to examine the Bibles and work puzzles showing Bibles. While a child waits for a turn, read the book. Tell children that God gave us the Bible to learn about Him. Reading the Bible is one way we show our love for God. Play with People Figures Bible Connection: People listened to Ezra read the Bible. Kid Connection: My friends and I hear teachers read Bible words. Get Read to Me Bible for Kids, plastic people figures, cardboard blocks Do Lay a few blocks in a path. Lay the figures and Bible at one end. As preschoolers play with the figures and stack blocks, comment that the figures remind you of children and others at church. Open the Bible to Nehemiah 8 and tell the Bible story in your words. Remark that teachers read the Bible to help children learn about God. 12 1s & 2s Leader Guide

6 Week of Talk through a megaphone Bible Connection: Ezra told people to listen to the words God said in the Bible. Kid Connection: God wants me to read the Bible and learn about Him. Get Bible, Early Bible Steps Page, toy megaphone or Megaphone Cutout (Pack) (Let children use crayons and stickers to decorate megaphones.) Do Give a child a megaphone to talk through. Suggest she repeat the Bible phrase or say God s name. Comment that we can show our love for God by reading the Bible. Help a child do the activity on the Early Bible Steps page. Listen to Music Bible Connection: People heard Ezra read the Bible. Kid Connection: I can hear Bible words and songs about God. Get Bible, Music and More CD, Bible Markers (Pack) (June markers) Do Guide a child to turn Bible pages as he listens to songs about God on the CD. Help him find the references that correspond to the Bible phrases. Note that reading Bible words is a way to show we love God. Sing the song Show God We Love Him. Play a Bible Phrase Game Bible Connection: Ezra read Bible words to the people. Kid Connection: I can open and look at the Bible. Get Bible, Multipurpose Gameboard (Pack), four paper strips matching gameboard colors, beanbag Do Write a June Bible phrase (see pp. 8-9) on each paper strip. Tuck strips in the Bible at corresponding references. Guide a child to toss a beanbag onto the gameboard. Name the color. Help her locate the same colored strip in the Bible. Say the Bible phrase. Tell the child she can look at the Bible and hear Bible words. ]BONUS Ideas hide & find Bibles make Bible markers pack & unpack Bibles e FAMILY CONNECTION Print the Summer Devotional Calendar (Music and More Enhanced CD) to give to parents. Encourage families to regularly use the Bible at home with their preschooler. PLUS for 2s Get several Bibles picture Ezra Read the Bible (Pack) child s step stool toy microphone Summer 2011 Do: Stand on the step stool and say children s names through the toy microphone. As 2s gather, allow them to take turns stepping up on the stool to hold a Bible and repeat the Bible phrase. When all children have had a turn, tell them to sit on the floor. If you have enough, give each child a Bible to hold. Say: Bibles can look different. But all the Bibles tell us about God. God wants us to read the Bible and learn about Him. Ezra read Bible words to the people. Open your personal Bible and tell the story in your own words. Ask a child to hold the picture for her friends to see. Sing the song Show God We Love Him. Do children associate God s name with the Bible? 0 13

7 ETC for 1s & 2s June 2011 kcoordinator s Page k Duplicate back of page for ETC volunteers. OR >> Showing God Our Love ezra Read the Bible June 12 Noah Thanked God ETC Volunteers will need these resources. picture Ezra Read the Bible (Pack Item 1) wide paper strips colorful stickers crayons picture Noah Thanked God (Pack Item 2) animal play figures toy boats animal puzzles animal picture books large cardboard box pairs of animal pictures or toys June 19 elijah Talked to God picture Elijah Talked to God (Pack Item 3) chunk crayons nonpoisonous plant, spray bottle toy binoculars bucket, house paint brushes two telephones June Bible Focus June 26 Abram Did What God Said picture Abram Did What God Said (Pack Item 4) cardboard box with lid items of children s clothing, toys, books people figures toy wagon tempera paint plastic freezer bags k Post a copy of the page in 1s and 2s rooms before the first Sunday. k k k beanbag k Bible Teaching for Kids 1s & 2s Leader Guide 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A. ETC-4 Summer s & 2s Leader Guide

8 >>ETC volunteers Suggested Schedule * Use rest room/change diapers. (5-10 minutes) * Enjoy a snack. (5-10 minutes) * Listen to quiet music and relax. (10-20 minutes) * Do, move, play! (35-45 minutes) * Put away materials. (5 minutes) PLEASE label all belongings and take-home materials so they can be returned to the children s diaper bags. Reminders D Use a calm, quiet voice. D Focus attention on the preschoolers. D Check diapers often. D Review parents instructions and medical information for preschoolers. D Release children to authorized adults only. D Thank families for bringing their children to church. Teaching Tips Give a child appropriate choices to help him learn independence. A preschooler will explore limits. When a child pushes the limits, provide firm but loving guidance to ensure safety and a secure environment. ETC-5 Summer s & 2s Leader Guide

9 ETC for 1s & 2s Week of Room Your teaching partner(s) >> Today s Bible Focus Read the Bible Ezra Read the Bible Based on Nehemiah 8:1-12 Bible Phrase God gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16 Bible Fun Activities Step on blocks Work puzzles Make Bible markers Guess objects Walk outdoors Thank you for serving! Every Sunday 1s & 2s learn when they... Listen to music Look at pictures Play with toys Read books Explore nature items Hear the Bible story Bible Fun Activities Enjoy a light snack Relate to teachers and other kids ETC-6 Summer s & 2s Leader Guide

10 >> ETC for 1s & 2s Bible Truth Reading the Bible shows our love for God. Ezra Read the Bible Based on Nehemiah 8:1-12 Many people stood in the street to hear Ezra read from the big Bible scroll. Everyone listened to the important Bible words. Ezra said wonderful things about God. The people knew God wanted them to do the things written in the Bible. Bible Fun Activities Step on blocks Put several cardboard blocks end to end for children to walk on. Offer a hand to steady children as they step up and down. Suggest that families walked to the place where Ezra read from the Bible scroll. Sing the song about the Bible. (see left) Work puzzles Put a few wooden puzzles on carpet squares or place mats. Sit on the floor with a child as he works a puzzle. Relate a picture to reading the Bible. Comment that we read the Bible to learn about God and show our love to Him. towel without looking. Can he identify the object? As he removes an object, relate it to reading the Bible. Thank God for the Bible. Walk outdoors Invite a staff member to join children for a walk outdoors. Give her an Early Bible Steps page. When everyone is seated in a safe area, invite the guest to tell the Bible story. Show preschoolers the picture on the front of the Early Bible Steps page. Comment that Ezra read wonderful words about God. Bible > Phrase: God gave us the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16 Make Bible markers Sing. Don t forget! Print today s Bible phrase on wide paper Use the tune The Farmer in the Dell to sing strips. Give preschoolers colorful stickers Put take-home items in these words: and crayons to decorate the paper strips. children s bags. Ezra read the Bible, Put a marker in the Bible at 2 Timothy 3:16. Ezra read the Bible, Make a final diaper check. Mention that reading the Bible shows our Ezra read about God s love, Release children to love for God. Ezra read the Bible. authorized adults. Guess objects Leave the room neat and clean. We can read the Bible, Put the Read to Me Bible for Kids, a puzzle, We can read the Bible, book, and toy under a towel. We can read about God, too, Ask a child to feel an object under the We can read the Bible. Bible Teaching for Kids 1s & 2s Leader Guide 2011 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Printed in the U.S.A. ETC-7 Summer s & 2s Leader Guide