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A Sad Journey Home

Ruth's Loyalty

Day 131of 180
Week 27of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Naomi experienced great sadness and loss

2

Learn how families can support each other during difficult times

3

Recognize God's care for people who are hurting

Ruth 1:1-7

In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. A man from Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.

Ruth 1:1-7 (WEB)

Shows God's providence during difficult times

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Paper map
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Bible
  • Small suitcase or travel bag

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about a brave woman named Naomi who trusted God during a very hard time

💭 Review Question: Can you remember who we learned about yesterday? (Samson)
2Teaching (8 min)

Naomi's family had to leave their home because of hunger. Sometimes families have to move to find food or safety.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Naomi lost her husband
  • Both of her sons died
  • She decided to return home to Bethlehem
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Naomi felt?
  • Have you ever felt sad about leaving a place?
3Activity: Naomi's Journey Map (10 min)
storytelling

Create a simple map showing Naomi's travel from Moab back to Bethlehem

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a map on large paper
  2. Mark Moab and Bethlehem
  3. Use a small figure to show Naomi's journey
  4. Discuss what might be in her travel bag
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent draws map, child colors

Challenge: Child draws map with parent guidance

4Closing (3 min)

God was with Naomi, even when things were hard

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where was Naomi going?
  • Who was traveling with her?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust You when things are difficult

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Ruth's amazing promise to Naomi

Ruth 1:16

Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.

Ruth 1:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Travel Path Memory Verse Game - Create a paper path with verse words, have child hop from word to word while reciting

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces complex emotions of loss and transition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Validate feelings of sadness
  • Emphasize God's constant care
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find concept of loss confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's empathy and understanding of family support

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library: Ruth coloring pages
  • Act out the journey with toy figures
  • Discuss ways families help each other

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