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Boys and Girlsβ€”Both Special!

Made in God's Image

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Week 1of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God creates both boys and girls in His image

2

Recognize that all people have equal value to God

3

Appreciate the unique qualities of being created male and female

Genesis 1:27-31

β€œGod created man in his own image, in God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”

β€” Genesis 1:27-31 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's intentional design in creating humans with diversity and equal worth

πŸ“¦ Materials Needed

  • Paper
  • Crayons
  • Mirror
  • Family photos
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're exploring how God made boys and girls both special and valuable!

πŸ’­ Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about being made in God's image?
2Teaching (8 min)

God loves boys and girls equally. Each of you is a special creation, designed with purpose and love.

πŸ“Œ Key Talking Points:
  • God created both boys and girls in His image
  • Everyone is valuable to God
  • We are unique and special
πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you special?
  • How can we show love to others?
3Activity: God's Special Creation Poster (10 min)
craft

Create a poster showing how boys and girls are both special

πŸ“ Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw a boy on one side, a girl on the other
  3. Write 'God Loves Me' at the top
  4. Decorate with favorite colors and details
πŸ”„ Variations:

Simpler: Trace hand outlines instead of full figures

Challenge: Add Bible verse around the poster's edge

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points about God's love

πŸ“ Review Questions:
  • How did God make you special?
  • Why are boys and girls both important?
πŸ™ Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for making me unique and loved by You

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how everyone counts in God's eyes!

Genesis 1:27

β€œSo God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”

β€” Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Mirror Match: Children stand in front of a mirror and repeat the verse, mimicking God creating them in His image

Teaching Notes

πŸ“š Background:

Emphasize equal value while celebrating individual differences

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle language about gender differences
  • Affirm each child's unique qualities
  • Avoid stereotypes
πŸ€” Common Struggles:

Children may compare themselves to others

πŸ‘€ Signs of Understanding:

Child's growing understanding of self-worth

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets
  • Sing memory verse song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a BibleMouse recommended book about God's love

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