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Frogs Everywhere!

The Ten Plagues Begin

Day 38of 180
Week 8of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God used the plague of frogs to show Pharaoh His power

2

Retell the story of the second plague from Exodus 8

3

Recognize that God keeps His promises and protects His people

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 8:1-15

“Yahweh said to Moses, 'Go to Pharaoh, and tell him, "This is what Yahweh says: Let my people go, that they may serve me."'”

— Exodus 8:1-15 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power and desire for His people's freedom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy frogs
  • Water basin
  • Flashlight
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about the Nile turning to blood

💭 Review Question: What did God ask Pharaoh to do?
2Teaching (8 min)

Storytelling about the plague of frogs using dramatic voice and BibleMouse storytelling techniques

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God told Moses to ask Pharaoh to let His people go
  • When Pharaoh said no, God sent MILLIONS of frogs
  • Frogs were EVERYWHERE - in beds, kitchens, and walking paths!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think people felt with frogs everywhere?
  • What does this tell us about God's power?
3Activity: Frog Invasion Game (10 min)
game

Children spread toy frogs around a 'home' area, mimicking the biblical plague

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide room into 'Egypt' zones
  2. Scatter toy frogs in unexpected places
  3. Children take turns being 'Pharaoh' and discovering frogs
  4. Act out Pharaoh's frustration
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Fewer frogs, more guided play

Challenge: Children create their own plague narrative

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson's main points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did God do when Pharaoh wouldn't listen?
  • How powerful is God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for showing Your power and loving Your people

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about more amazing plagues!

💎 Memory Verse

Exodus 12:13

“The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you.”

— Exodus 12:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Frog Hop Memory Verse - Children hop like frogs for each word of the verse

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The plagues demonstrated God's supremacy over Egyptian gods

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic storytelling to keep 2nd graders engaged
  • Encourage imaginative play during the activity
  • Connect lesson to God's ongoing protection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand ancient context

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to retell the story with enthusiasm

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a frog craft using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Draw a picture of frogs in unexpected places
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about God's power

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