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Following God's Ways

God's Top Ten Rules

Day 45of 180
Week 9of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God gives rules to help us live well

2

Identify at least three ways to obey God at home and school

3

Develop a positive attitude about following God's commands

Exodus 20:1-17

God spoke all these words, saying, 'I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.'

Exodus 20:1-17 (WEB)

Introduces God's special rules for helping people live in harmony

📦 Materials Needed

  • Two cardboard stone tablets
  • Poster with Ten Commandments
  • Stickers or small reward tokens
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's remember what we learned about God's rules yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me one way we can show love to others?
2Teaching (8 min)

God gives us rules because He loves us. Just like parents make rules to keep children safe, God's rules help us live happy, healthy lives.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's rules show us how to love Him
  • God's rules help us be kind to others
  • Following rules makes God happy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some rules in your home?
  • How do these rules keep you safe?
3Activity: Obedience Obstacle Course (10 min)
game

Create a fun obstacle course where children follow specific instructions to reach a reward

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up simple obstacles around room
  2. Give clear, age-appropriate instructions
  3. Reward children who listen carefully
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Fewer obstacles, more direct instructions

Challenge: More complex instructions, multiple steps

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about following God's ways

📝 Review Questions:
  • Why does God give us rules?
  • Can you name one way to obey God today?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help me listen and follow Your loving rules today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about waiting for God's plan

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Heart Hop: Draw large heart on floor, child hops to each body part mentioned while saying verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade children are learning about boundaries and rules. This lesson connects divine guidance to their daily experiences.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use positive, encouraging language about rules
  • Connect rules to love and protection
  • Be patient with emerging understanding
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand abstract concepts of obedience

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to follow instructions, showing understanding of guidance

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Ten Commandments coloring page
  • Create a 'Good Choices' sticker chart at home
  • Sing memory verse song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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