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Shelters and Simple Homes

Homes Through History

Day 66of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Describe how early people made homes from natural materials

2

Understand that God provides shelter

3

Learn about different types of early shelters

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 91:1

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

— Psalm 91:1 (WEB)

God is our ultimate shelter and protection

📦 Materials Needed

  • Pictures of caves and tents
  • Blanket or sheet
  • Building blocks
  • Brown and green construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and ask about where they sleep at night. Talk about how homes keep us safe and warm.

💭 Review Question: What makes a home special?
2Teaching (10 min)

Early people didn't have houses like we do. They used what nature provided to make shelters. Caves, animal skins, and simple huts were their first homes.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Caves provided natural protection
  • Tents could be moved easily
  • People used materials around them
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might you use to build a shelter outside?
  • How do animals make homes?
3Activity: Build a Simple Shelter (7 min)
hands-on

Children will create a simple shelter using blocks, paper, and a blanket

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use blocks to make a base
  2. Drape blanket over blocks to create a tent
  3. Cut paper to make leaves or rocks
  4. Decorate shelter
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut paper shapes

Challenge: Add more details to shelter

4Closing (3 min)

Review how God provides shelter and protection

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about early homes?
  • How does God take care of us?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us homes and keeping us safe.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about log cabins!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 91:1

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

— Psalm 91:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a shelter hand motions while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Early human shelters were simple and functional, focused on survival

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's care through shelter
  • Encourage imagination
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused about ancient living conditions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of basic shelter concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of a cave home
  • Collect natural materials to make a mini shelter
  • Read a book about early homes

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