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Following a Treasure Map

Reading Maps: Getting Started

Day 80of 180
Week 16of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how maps help us find our way

2

Practice following simple map directions

3

Learn that God guides us like a map guides travelers

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 32:8

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

— Psalm 32:8 (WEB)

Just like a map shows us the way, God guides us through life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Simple treasure map
  • Small prizes or stickers
  • Colored markers
  • Classroom floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and show a colorful treasure map. Ask if they've ever seen a map before.

💭 Review Question: What helps us know where to go when we're lost?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how maps show us directions, just like God shows us the right path in life.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Maps help us find our way
  • Maps use symbols to show different things
  • Following directions is important
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you see on this map?
  • How might a map help someone?
  • Can you think of a time you needed help finding something?
3Activity: Classroom Treasure Hunt (10 min)
game

Create a simple treasure map of the classroom with clear, large symbols. Students will follow the map to find a small prize.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Explain map symbols
  2. Show starting point
  3. Help students trace path
  4. Celebrate when treasure is found
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer steps on map

Challenge: Add more complex directions

4Closing (2 min)

Remind students that God guides us like a map, always showing the right way.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about maps today?
  • How does God help guide us?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for always showing us the way, just like a map helps us find our destination.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about different types of maps!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 32:8

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.”

— Psalm 32:8 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Map Verse Stepping Stones

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade students are learning basic map concepts and spatial awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use large, clear map symbols
  • Make activities interactive
  • Encourage curiosity about directions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract map representations

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about following directions, basic map comprehension

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a map of your home
  • Draw a treasure map for family game night
  • Practice map symbols at home

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