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Home Sweet Home

Homes Through History

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Compare homes from different time periods

2

Understand how God provides shelter

3

Create a visual representation of home changes

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 cares for us and provides shelter, just like families have always needed homes

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Colored pencils/crayons
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review the week's home history lessons. Show pictures of different homes from previous days.

💭 Review Question: What different kinds of homes have we learned about this week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll create a special project showing how homes have changed over time, and how God always provides a place of safety.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Homes look different across history
  • Families always need a safe place to live
  • God cares for us and gives us shelter
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a house feel like a home?
  • How do homes keep us safe?
  • What do you like most about your home?
3Activity: Then and Now Home Comparison (10 min)
hands-on project

Students will create a folded paper showing an old-time home on one side and a modern home on the other

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw an old-fashioned home on left side
  3. Draw a modern home on right side
  4. Color and decorate both homes
  5. Label key features of each home
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn home outlines to color

Challenge: Add more historical details and write short descriptions

4Closing (2 min)

Share drawings and discuss how homes have changed

📝 Review Questions:
  • What's different about old homes?
  • What makes a home special?
  • How does God help us have a home?
🙏 Prayer:

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

Coming up: Next week we'll learn about different types of families!

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: Draw a picture of a cozy home while saying the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are exploring how housing has evolved through history

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity in drawing
  • Help children understand homes are about love, not just buildings
  • Discuss how God provides for families
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might find drawing detailed homes challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of home differences, ability to compare homes

Extension Activities

  • Take a family photo in front of your house
  • Build a model home with blocks
  • Interview grandparents about their childhood home

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