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What Really Matters?

Twin Brothers, Different Hearts

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God cares about our heart and choices

2

Learn to value spiritual things over temporary pleasures

3

Recognize the importance of making wise decisions

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 6:33

“But seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

— Matthew 6:33 (WEB)

Teaches children to prioritize what matters most to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Red and brown paper
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • BibleMouse Printables worksheet
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remember Esau from yesterday? Today we'll learn about choosing what's really important!

💭 Review Question: What did Esau trade his special birthright for?
2Teaching (8 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God wants us to make wise choices

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sometimes we want something right now
  • God wants us to think about what matters most
  • Choosing God's way is always best
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some things that seem fun but aren't good for us?
  • How can we make God happy with our choices?
3Activity: Wise Choice Challenge (10 min)
game

A sorting game where children choose between temporary fun and lasting value

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread red and brown papers on floor
  2. Place items representing different choices
  3. Child hops to 'wise choice' side
  4. Discuss why each choice matters
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child sort items

Challenge: Child explains reasoning for each choice

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about making choices?
  • Who helps us make good decisions?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help me make choices that make You happy

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Moses and how God leads His people

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Hop: Write verse words on floor tiles. Child hops to each word while saying it

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lesson builds on previous discussions about Esau's impulsive choice

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples children understand
  • Encourage positive decision-making
  • Model wise choices in your own life
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children often want immediate gratification

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child showing understanding of delayed gratification

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables worksheet on choices
  • Draw a picture of a wise choice
  • Role-play decision-making scenarios

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