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Direction-Following Games

Multi-Step Directions

Day 169of 180
Week 34of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Follow multi-step oral directions accurately

2

Practice listening and comprehension skills

3

Develop teamwork through interactive games

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:6

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:6 (WEB)

Just like following game directions, we can follow God's guidance in life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Simon Says cards
  • Simple treasure hunt map
  • Colored paper
  • Crayons
  • Small prizes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain we'll play games that require careful listening

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to listen carefully?
2Teaching (5 min)

Discuss the importance of listening and following directions step by step

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Good listeners pay attention
  • Ask questions if something is unclear
  • Following directions helps everyone have fun
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens if we don't listen carefully?
  • How can we be better listeners?
3Activity: Holy Spirit Says (12 min)
game

A Christian version of Simon Says that reinforces listening skills

📝 Instructions:
  1. Players must only follow commands that start with 'Holy Spirit Says'
  2. Commands include actions like 'hop on one foot', 'touch your nose', 'wave to a friend'
  3. Players who move without 'Holy Spirit Says' are gently out of the game
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer and slower commands

Challenge: Speed up commands and add more complex movements

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the importance of listening and following directions

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about today's game?
  • How is listening to game directions like listening to God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to be good listeners and follow your loving guidance.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about writing our own directions!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:6

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

— Proverbs 3:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Path Tracing: Draw a straight path while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are developing active listening and following multi-step instructions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use positive reinforcement
  • Be patient with learning process
  • Make instructions clear and simple
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and understanding sequential instructions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to repeat back instructions and follow them accurately

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a home treasure hunt with written directions
  • Play 'Follow the Leader' games
  • Practice giving each other simple household task instructions

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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