God Made People to Live on the Earth; He Gave Each One Value and Worth

Creation / God's Character Fun Pack - Preschool Creation Lesson 7 God Made People to Live on the Earth; He Gave Each One Value and Worth Concepts Children Learn: God made people a little like himself. God wants us to talk to him! (He is relational). God thinks we're worth a lot! Supplies needed: Bible marked with verses Story Pictures, Globe from Lesson 6 Pocket Chart/Pocket pics Friends (Lesson 5) Girl with Food (Lesson 6) Playdough (People colors) Craft samples, see Activities and Crafts Prep: Pre-make a playdough man. Mark you bible with verses used in lesson. Print the b&w or color story pages. You can use the b&w pages and color them, or print color illustrated pages to use for the lesson. Make sample crafts. See Crafts and Activities pages for instructions. Key Verse: Genesis 1:27. Verses used in lesson: Gen.1:27, 29; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; Isaiah 46:4; Psalm 139:13-14. Verses used as reference: Genesis 1:26-2:22; Deut. 5:7 Let Me Do it Activity: Creation Pocket Chart and Review (Start this lesson with the pictures for Day 1-4 already in the Pocket Chart). We've been having lots of fun learning about all the things that God made, and learning about God too! Here's our chart with all the pictures of the things God made on the first 4 days. (Take the pictures out of each pocket as you ask the questions. Let children answer). What did God make on Day 1? RIght, he made the light. What did he make on Day 2? Excellent! He made the sky. On Day 3, what did God make? Very good. God made the land and seas, plants and trees. What did he make on Day 4? Yes! God made the sun, moon and stars on Day 4. Place the pictures for Day 5 and the animals on the table). Let's look at the pictures on the table. Can you find something that God made on day 5? (Let children find the fish and birds, and put them in the Day 5 pocket). Very good! Who can find what did God make on Day 6? Excellent! God made the animals on Day 6! (Let children find the animals and put them into the Day 6 pocket). Very good! Thank you all for helping me. (Hold up Adam and Eve pictures) But did you know that God also made something else on Day 6? God made the first man and woman! He made people! (Let children insert pictures). Then on Day 7, God rested! (Large Adam and Eve picture). I wonder how God made the people? First, God made the man. (Point to Adam). Let's listen to the rhyme and we'll find out. (Lay playdough man flat on table, hiding him by placing playdough on top). Out of the dust of the ground, God made the man. God knew what he was doing. He had a plan! God gave him life, by breathing into the man. Now he could walk and play, in the sea and the sand! God made a beautiful garden, and put the man there. That's where he could work, and give the plants care. Reshape flattened playdough man, and hold upright. Point to your head. Blow out, close to playdough man. Make playdough man move around. Show1/2 picture: Adam Point to leaves.

Preschool Creation Lesson 7 - God Made People, p.2 And the first man's name was Adam. God said, 'Adam's all alone. That's not good.' God would make him a helper. Do you think he could? God brought Adam the animals, for him to give names. I bet it was of fun, kind of like a new game! Let children answer. Hold some animals in one hand. (Some animals from Week 6). Let's play a new game! Let's pretend we're Adam! We get to make up new names for the animals! Let's say the real name of the animal first, then we'll make up a new silly name for each one. (Let children say the name of the animal, then think of a silly name as you hold each one up). Excellent! You all did a great job of helping me name the animals. But...there's one problem. Adam still doesn't have a helper! Let's see what God did next. God put Adam, into a deep sleep one day. Lay head on hands, close eyes. He took one of Adam's ribs, and made the woman this way. Open picture to show Eve also. God brought Eve to Adam. Now he had a wife! Point to Eve then Adam. This is the way God brought them to life! God loved the people he created so much that he made sure they would have everything they needed! He gave them land to live on, and water to swim in, and the bright, warm sun to shine on them! He gave them animals and fish and birds. And he made sure the people had plenty to eat! (Read Genesis 1:29). Just think how many plants and trees there are! (Girl with food picture). Who can name some fruits that are in this picture? (Let children answer). Who wants to tell me what their favorite fruit is? (Let children answer). And God gave them every kind of vegetable, and nuts and grains too! (Point to vegetables). And do you know what else God did? God loved people so much that he made us different than the animals and fish and birds. He took extra care and made us in a special way. Here's what the Bible says: (Read Gen. 1:27). That means that God made us a little like himself in some ways. (Boy pointing to head). He gave us a mind so we could think. And, he made us so that we can talk to each other, and play together, and work together. (Friends picture). And, he made us so we can be friends! And, best of all, God made us so that we can talk to him and know him! God loves us so much that he wants to hear all about your day! He wants you to run to him when you're sad, and tell with him when you're glad. (Children singing). He wants you to praise him when you do something well. In 2 Cor. our Bible says (Read 2 Cor. 1:3-4). He wants you to tell him all your troubles. (Child praying). He is the only one who can give you everything you need. He wants to be your God, and he wants you to get to know his Son, Jesus, too. He loves you so much he wants each of us to be his very own child and follow after him. And he wants to be his child. (Go around the room and fill in the blank with each child's name, then the adults in the room, including yourself). You might be thinking, 'I'm the child of my mom and dad, so how can I be God's child?' Your mom and dad are your parents on earth, and God wants to be your Father in heaven. God wants to become the most important one in your life! That's how much he loves you! He wants to pour out his love on you all the days of your life! How do we know that? Because in Isaiah he says so: (Read Isaiah 46:4). He's the one who made you, and he is the one who loves you the most!

Preschool Creation Lesson 7 - God Made People, p.3 Transition: Let's have snack, then we have some fun activities. CIRCLE TIME: (What does this mean for me?) Did you know that God loves you so much he took the time to make you just the way he wanted to? (Read Psalm 139:13-14). The way God made us is wonderful! isn't is great that we have a God who loves us so much that he gives us that much care and attention? Here's a rhyme about all the wonderful people God made. You can help me stick them on the globe: (You could also let children place the kid stickers wherever they want asking them "Where do you think he/she would live?". Being on the right continent doesn't really matter. They will still get the concepts of the lesson. See Toddler lesson for shorter version of rhyme). Group Activity/Rhyme All God s Special Children! God made each of you just the way that he It's all a part of God's great plan! wanted to. Before you were born, about you, he knew! Some children in S. America have skin that is brown. (Place in S. America). God had a plan for you from the very first day. God loves kids whether they smile or frown. (All children) He made us each different, in a Some children have skin that is kind of pink. special way. (Place children in N. America). Some of us talk a lot; and some are quiet. You're all very precious! That's what God thinks! (Children laughing) Some tell funny jokes. They are Some who live in Africa have very dark skin. a riot! (Place children in Africa). Some have lots of energy, and never sit still for What do you think? Are these two twins? long; We're all God's special children; We all belong! God loves boys and girls, just the same. God made you just the way, that he wanted to. His great love for us is why Jesus came! You're all precious to him; Our Bible is true! He also wants us to love each other. God gave us each a different, color of skin. To love all people, whatever their color. God doesn't look on the outside; He looks within! Maybe we're scared of those who look different (Point to your heart). than we do. Some children live in Europe - their skin is light. But kids who look different can be friends too. (Place children in Europe). (Move some of the children on the map, and mix up children of different colors). Whatever your color, God made you just right! We are all worth so much to our God above! Some who live in Asia have warm-toned skin. So, let's be like him, and show kindness and (Place children in Asia) love! This girl has pretty eyes and a great big grin! Some children in Australia have skin that is tan. (Place children in Australia) God loves you so much, if only you knew! You'd know your great worth, and other's too. Transition: Let's pray now. I'll say a prayer first. Then, if anyone wants to pray after me, you can take turns praying. Prayer Sample: (This is just an example of what you could say. Let the Holy Spirit guide you). Dear God, Thank you for making us a little bit like you, so we could think and feel, and talk to you. Thank you for being so good to us. You gave us everything on the earth to enjoy! Thank you for being our awesome God, so powerful and wonderful. Thank you for being so kind to us and so full of grace! Thank you that we can depend on you always. Please help us love you and love the special people, you made. In Jesus' name, Amen. Copyright biblekidsfunzone.com

Creation / God's Character Fun Pack- Toddler Creation Lesson 7 God Made People to Live on the Earth; He Gave Each One Value and Worth Concepts Children Learn: God made people a little like himself. God wants us to talk to him! (He is relational). God thinks we're worth a lot! Supplies needed: Bible marked with verses Story Pictures, Globe from Lesson 6 Pocket Chart and pictures. Friends (Lesson 5) Girl with Food (Lesson 6) Playdough (people colors) Samples, see Activities and Crafts Prep: Pre-make a playdough man. Mark you bible with verses used in lesson. Print the b&w or color story pages. You can use the b&w pages and color them, or print color illustrated pages to use for the lesson. Make sample crafts. See Crafts and Activities pages for instructions. Key Verse: Genesis 1:27. Verses used in lesson: Psalm 139:13-14. Verses used as reference: Genesis 1:26-2:22; Deut. 5:7 Let Me Do it Activity: Creation Pocket Chart and Review (Start this lesson with the pictures for Day 1-4 already in the Pocket Chart). We've been having lots of fun learning about all the things that God made, and learning about God too! Here's our chart with all the pictures of the things God made on the first 5 days. (Take the pictures out of each pocket and show children the pictures). On the first Day, God made the light. On Day 2 he made the sky. On Day 3, God made the land and seas, plants and trees. On Day 4, God made the sun, moon and stars. On Day 5, God made the fish and birds. What did God make on Day 6? Excellent! God made the animals on Day 6! (Let children pick an animal to put into the Day 6 pocket). I'm so glad you're learning so much! Very good! Thank you all for helping me. (Hold up Adam and Eve pictures) But did you know what else on Day 6? God made people! (Let children insert pictures). Then on Day 7, God rested! (Large Adam and Eve picture). I wonder how God made the people? First, God made the man. (Point to Adam). Let's listen to the rhyme and we'll find out. (Lay playdough man flat on table, hiding him by placing playdough on top). Out of the dust of the ground, God made the man. God knew what he was doing. He had a plan! God gave him life, by breathing into the man. Now he could walk and play, in the sea and the sand! God made a beautiful garden, and put the man there. That's where he could work, and give the plants care. Reshape flattened playdough man, and hold upright. Point to your head. Blow out, close to playdough man. Make playdough man move around. Show1/2 picture: Adam Point to leaves. And the first man's name was Adam. God brought Adam the animals, for him to give names. I bet it was of fun, kind of like a new game! Hold sa few animals in one hand.

Toddler Creation Lesson 7 - God Made People Page 2 (A few animals from Week 6). Let's play a new game! Let's pretend we're Adam! We get to make up new names for the animals! (Let children say the name of the animal, then think of a silly name as you hold each one up). Good job! Thank you for helping me name the animals. Let's see what God did next. God put Adam, into a deep sleep one day. Lay head on hands, close eyes. He took one of Adam's ribs, and made the woman this way. Open picture to show Eve also. God brought Eve to Adam. Now he had a wife! Point to Eve then Adam. This is the way God brought them to life! God loved the people he created so much that he made sure they had everything they needed! He gave them land and water, and the bright, warm sun to shine on them! He gave them animals and fish and birds. And he made sure the people had plenty to eat! Who can name some fruits that are in this picture? (Let children answer). And do you know what else God did? God loved people so much that he made us in a special way. Our Bible says God made us a little like himself. (Boy pointing to head). He made us so we could think. And, he made us so that we can talk to each other, and play together. (Friends picture). And, he made us so we can be friends! And, best of all, God made us so that we can talk to him! God loves us so much that he wants you to tell him all about your day! (Child praying). The way we talk to God is by praying. He wants you pray to him when you're sad, and when you're glad. (Children singing). He wants you to say 'Thank you' for everything and praise him. He wants to be your God, and he wants you to get to know his Son, Jesus, too. God is the one who made you, and is the one who loves you most! Transition: Let's have snack, then we will talk some more about how God made us. CIRCLE TIME: (What does this mean for me?) Did you know that God loves you so much he took the time to make you just the way he wanted to? (Read Psalm 139:13-14) The way God made us is wonderful! Here's a rhyme about all the wonderful people God made. You can help me stick them on the globe: (Let children stick the kid stickers wherever they want, asking them "Where do you think he/she should live?") Group Activity/Rhyme All God s Special Children! God made each of us just the way he wanted to. It's all a part of God's great plan! Before you were born, about you, he knew! Some children have skin that is sort of brown. God had a plan for you from the very first day. God loves kids whether they smile or frown. (All children) He made us each different, in a Some children have skin that is kind of pink. special way. Some of us talk a lot; and some are quiet. You're all very precious! That's what God thinks! (Children laughing) Some tell funny jokes. God loves boys and girls, just the same. They're a riot! God made you just the way, that he wanted to. His great love for us is why Jesus came! You're all precious to him; Our Bible is true! He also wants us to love each other. Some children have dark skin, some are light. To love all people, whatever their color. Whatever your color, God made you just right! We are all worth so much to our God above! Some children have skin that is very tan. Let's be like him, and show kindness and love!

Toddler Creation Lesson 7 - God Made People Page 2 Transition: Let's pray now. I'll say a prayer first. Then, if anyone wants to pray after me, you can take turns praying. Prayer Sample: (This is just an example of what you could say. Let the Holy Spirit guide you). Dear God, Thank you for making us a little bit like you, so we talk to you. Thank you for giving us everything we need! Please help us love you always, and love the special people you made. In Jesus' name, Amen. Copyright Virginia Sigle / biblekidsfunzone.com

Creation / God's Character Fun Pack- Week 7 Creation Activities Toddler / Preschool Week 7 Creation Activities God Made People to Live on the Earth; He Gave Each One Value and Worth! Snack Ideas 1. People-Shaped Cookies: Use gingerbread man cookie cutter to make different colors of people-shaped cookies. Use sugar cookie dough, chocolate cookie dough or gingerbread dough to have both light and dark people colors. Use store-bought refrigerated dough to save time. 2. People-Shaped Snacks: Give each child a napkin or large paper plate to build their person on. Use Ritz crackers or other round crackers for the head. Celery sticks for arms and legs, raisins for eyes, dark and light bread for bodies. For girls, slice bread in half diagonally for triangle shape for dress. Boys: Cut bread slices in half horizontally and slit for pant legs; Cut other half in shirt shape. Optional: Butter and jelly to spread on bread. I would not advise peanut butter since it is a common allergen. Have extra crackers on hand. Warm-Up Activity - Learn About Children of the World Items Needed: Books about different cultures of the world: Some examples are: Children Just like Me by Anabel and Barnabas Kindersley; Children Around the World by Donata Montanari; This is the Way We Go To School... and This is the Way We Eat Our Lunch: A Book About Children Around the World, both by Edith Baer and Steve Bjorkman; Global Babies b y Charlesbridge and Global Fund for Children; Can You Say Peace? by Karen Kaatz. Alternatively, you could bring photos of multicultural children that you might have from child-sponsor programs. Pretend Play Activity - People Puppets Items Needed: Multi-cultural puppets, dolls or finger puppets. See craft page to make your own. See free creation page for links to resources. How to Do Activity: Prep: Purchase or check out books showing children from different cultures from a library. Print photos from the internet or ask people at your church for photos of children from a childsponsor program. Activity: As children arrive, show them the books you have. Have an assistant read the books to children or just talk about the pictures; or show children the photos of the children. Concepts: Emphasize that God made all these children very special and he loves each one, just as he loves you. Prep: Let each child have a different puppet. Activity: Encourage them to pretend to have their dolls play together and work together and make friends of different colors. Concepts: God loves all children. God made each one special. Group Activity - Make Playdough People For ages 3+. Some edible playdough may be for toddlers as well. Items Needed: Multicultural playdough, trays. Prep: Set out trays for children to work on for easy cleanup. Activity: Show children how to roll dough into a ball for head, and logs for body, and small logs for arms, legs and press it all together. Concepts: Just like you are planning how to make your playdough person, God planned how he would make you in a special way too!

Creation Week 7 - God Made People - Preschool and Toddler Crafts Safety Tips: Keep scissors out of reach of children. Keep all glue caps, marker caps and other small items out of reach of children age 3 or under, as they are a choking hazard. Use nontoxic washable markers only. Watch young children when they are using crayons, to be sure they don't put them in their mouths. Have an emergency plan in place in case of injury, ie. personnel trained in First Aid procedures. Craft Page Supplies: Craft Instructions: Paper doll Hair patterns Card stock Multicultural (skin colors) and hair colors construction paper OR Multicultural markers or Multicultural crayons and regular crayons. Fabric craft paper, felt, stickyback felt, or fabric scraps Scissors (adult only) Hair patterns Eye stickers (optional) Extra-strength Glue sticks Large craft stick (for Stick puppets only) People Paper Dolls - Options: Make the booklet with multicultural colors or just white copy paper for children to color. For the doll on the cover, or just let children color their doll and clothes, and glue on hair. If you have craft supplies for hair, skin and clothes, use the craft pages as patterns to trace and cut out of various craft materials. Design-My-Own Paper Dolls Option 1 - Prep: Print craft pages onto card stock. Cut out dolls (straight across at feet), hair, clothes. Lay doll patterns on multicultural (various skin tones) construction paper. Lay hair patterns on hair colors or paper or felt. Lay clothes patterns on fabric craft paper, felt or fabric. Trace all and cut out. Craft: Children choose doll, hair and clothes to design their own doll (to look like themselves or someone else). Help them draw on face and eyes, or put eye stickers on. Color-My-Own Paper Doll Option 2: Print doll and hair craft pages. Make copies of doll onto card stock (1 per child). Make copies of hair onto copy paper (colors or white). Cut out for children. Children draw faces and clothes on the dolls and color them (plain, stripes, plaid, flowers, plus buttons. Refer to above picture Paper Doll Card stock Multicultural craft paper (optional) Extra copy paper Staples Stapler Clear tape * (Staple together several layers of paper before cutting to save time). Children puppets craft pages Scissors (adult) Multicultural Crayons or Multicultural Markers Regular crayons Extra copy paper Clear tape People-Shaped Book - Prep: Print Doll craft page. Make copies onto card stock (1 per child) plus 1 to use as a pattern. Cut out. Use 1 doll as your pattern: Place on white copy paper to make a white booklet for children to color. Or place doll on each color of skin, trace and cut out, so each booklet will have all of the different skin colors. Make one booklet for each child. Staple together at the at the top of the head. Craft: Children color eyes, hair and clothes right on the dolls and glue on hair. They will need to use darker crayons/markers for darker skin tones. Multicultural Mitt Puppets - Prep: Print puppet pages. Enlarge 200% while making copies onto 11 X 17" paper. Cut out on dashed lines. When cutting out use an extra sheet on the back, so that you are also cutting out a blank piece for each puppet at the same time, to be used as the puppet backing. Tape the white layer to the back of the puppet at the sides and top. Tip: When cutting staple a few layers together to cut multiple layers at the same time; then remove staples. Craft: Children color puppet of their choice.

Creation Week 7 - Preschool and Toddler Crafts, p. 2 Craft Page Supplies: Craft Instructions: Children puppets craft pages Multicultural Stick Puppets - Prep: Print puppet Scissors (adult) pages. Copy onto card stock (heavy weight paper). Card stock Cut out on dashed lines. Craft: Children color Multicultural Crayons or Multicultural Markers puppet of their choice. Help children tape or glue a jumbo craft stick to the bottom of each puppet. Regular crayons Extra-strength glue Clear tape Jumbo craft sticks copyright Virginia Sigle / Bible Kids Fun Zone 2009. Links for Craft Supplies Just some quick ways to search for specific craft supplies that may be a little difficult to find. I receive no compensation for the following links: Cloth puppet bodies - Search 'Canvas Person Puppets' on http://www.discountschoolsupply.com Multicultural Crayons - Type in 'multicultural crayons' in the search box on http://www.amazon.com or http://www.google.com/shopping Multicultural Markers - Type in 'multicultural markers' in the search box on http://www.amazon.com or http://www.google.com/shopping Eye stickers - Search 'eye stickers' on http://discountschoolsupply.com or http://www.orientaltrading.com Sticky-back felt - Search 'sticky back felt' on http://www.ssww.com Fabric Paper - Search 'roylco fabulous fabric paper' on http://www.amazon.com

Creation / God's Character Fun Pack- Week 7 - Preschool and Toddler Crafts Safety Tips: Keep scissors out of reach of children. Keep all glue caps, marker caps and other small items out of reach of children age 3 or under, as they are a choking hazard. Use nontoxic washable markers only. Watch young children when they are using crayons, to be sure they don't put them in their mouths. Have an emergency plan in place in case of injury, ie. personnel trained in First Aid procedures. Cloth People Puppets Craft Page Supplies: Craft Instructions: Canvas people puppet bodies (See instructions below to make your own). Clothing and Hair craft patterns Polar fleece or felt (hair colors) Small-print fabric, polar fleece or felt (Fabric that doesn't fray) or self-adhesive felt. Foam sheets in skin colors (for legs of girl wearing dress), Fabric crayons/markers Extra-strength glue Double-sided tape for skirt Lacing string or thin shoelaces (for fabric sweat shirt) 2" sport ball stickers (or use foam scraps) Eye Stickers 1" Circles or Flower Stickers (buttons) Concepts: You planned out your very special puppet before you made it, just like God planned how he wanted to make you special before he made you! For age 4+. Prep for Clothes/Hair/Legs: Print puppet clothes patterns onto card stock. Cut rectangle, 9-1/2" X 4" for fabric skirt. Cut smaller skirt shape, 2" wider than puppet for felt skirt. Cut shoes off and trace separate if you want to use patterned fabrics or paper for pants. Place patterns on small-print fabrics or sticky back felt (or fabric). Trace with marker. Cut out clothes. Cut legs (for girl wearing skirt only) and sport balls out of foam. Cut hair out of felt or polar fleece. You can also use sticky back felt for boys' hair. Cut slits in girls' hair. Craft: Help children choose a puppet, hair, outfit to design their own puppet. Face: Help children draw on face, and stick on eye stickers. Trim clothes as necessary to fit puppet. Glue hair and clothes on puppet. Use double-sticky tape to tape on skirt. Skirt: Lay down double-sticky tape at doll's waist. Scrunch up to gather skirt piece before pressing it onto tape. Sweat jacket: Use double-sticky tape to tape pocket on top of sweat jacket in tummy area. Sweatshirt: cut shoestrings to about 15". Lace shoestring through sweat jacket and tie. Use fine-tip fabric marker to draw stitches on pocket and gathers at wrist. Accessories: Stick on sport balls, flowers or circles for buttons, or draw buttons. To Sew Your Own People Puppet Bodies Craft Page Supplies: Sewing Instructions: Puppet head and body patterns Sewing instructions Inexpensive woven cotton fabric in skin tones. Heavier canvas fabric is better. Card stock (optional) or cardboard. Sewing machine, scissors (adult only), awl, marker, sewing supplies Transfer paper (optional for face) Crayons or markers to draw you own face Prep: Make Patterns: Print puppet body patterns onto card stock. Cut pieces out. Trace Patterns: With fabric laid out right sides together, place puppet pattern pieces on fabric, with body fold line flush with the fold of the fabric, and grainlines parallel to grain of fabric. (So the puppet stretches horizontally). Put weight on top of pattern piece or hold with hand. Trace around pattern pieces them with marker. Cut out fabric pieces. (Be sure to cut twice as many folded body patterns. You need two head pieces and two bodies per puppet). Sew Body to Head: Front - With right sides together, sew body to head on gray sew line, sewing a little beyond perpendicular sewing lines that go along the outside of the body. Hem: Turn up 1/4 at bottom and hem with hem stitch. Back: Repeat for puppet back. Sew Front to Back: With right sides together, pin head/body pieces together at neck, top, arms and bottom, lining up seams. Beginning at side/bottom, sew up around side of puppet and down other side, leaving bottom open. Clip and trim seams at neck. Turn inside out and press. Face: Follow instructions on transfer paper to transfer face to puppets, or draw your own using fabric crayons or fabric markers. Use stickers for eyes. You might want to let 4's and 5s draw their own puppet faces.

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