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Giving Clear Directions

Multi-Step Directions

Day 168of 180
Week 34of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Practice giving clear, step-by-step oral directions

2

Use sequence words correctly

3

Communicate instructions effectively

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

Just like giving clear directions requires careful thought, following God's guidance means listening carefully to His instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Paper
  • Crayons
  • Simple objects to arrange
  • Instruction cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll practice giving directions just like God gives us directions in His Word.

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to give good directions?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate how to give clear directions using sequence words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Speak clearly and slowly
  • Use simple words
  • Break instructions into steps
  • Check if listener understands
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why is it important to give clear directions?
  • How do you feel when directions are confusing?
3Activity: Direction Detectives (10 min)
hands-on

Students pair up and take turns giving and following directions to create a simple drawing or arrange objects.

📝 Instructions:
  1. One student gives directions
  2. Other student follows exactly
  3. Switch roles after each turn
  4. Use kind and clear language
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer steps in directions

Challenge: Add more complex instructions

4Closing (2 min)

Reflect on how giving good directions helps others understand us better.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a good direction?
  • How can we be kind when giving instructions?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us communicate clearly and kindly with others.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play direction games!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Direction Dance - Children act out parts of the verse while moving

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning communication skills through structured direction-giving

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage patience
  • Model clear communication
  • Praise attempts at clear instructions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if not understood immediately

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear use of sequence words and attempt to explain steps

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'direction map' for a simple treasure hunt
  • Practice giving directions for making a simple snack
  • Play 'Simon Says' with more complex instructions

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