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Stewardship and Tithing

Money and Decimal Operations

Day 125of 180
Week 25of 36
40Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Calculate 10% tithe from various income amounts

2

Understand biblical principles of financial stewardship

3

Develop positive attitudes about generous giving

📖 Scripture Connection

Malachi 3:10

“'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,' says Yahweh of Armies, 'if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be room enough to receive it.'”

— Malachi 3:10 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's promise of blessing when we faithfully give

📦 Materials Needed

  • Play money
  • Calculator
  • Worksheet
  • Pencil
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 4 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Introduce concept of tithing using play money

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about making change yesterday?
2Teaching (12 min)

Explain biblical principles of giving and mathematical calculations

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • What is a tithe?
  • How to calculate 10%
  • Why Christians give
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might God use our giving?
  • What does generosity look like?
3Activity: Tithe Calculation Practice (18 min)
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Students practice calculating tithes from different income scenarios

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use play money to represent different income amounts
  2. Calculate 10% tithe for each scenario
  3. Record calculations on BibleMouse worksheets
  4. Discuss how giving supports church and community
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use smaller numbers, provide calculator support

Challenge: Calculate additional offerings beyond basic tithe

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on lesson and biblical giving principles

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a tithe?
  • How do we calculate 10%?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore reading time precisely on clocks

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Tithing is an important biblical financial principle teaching stewardship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use positive, encouraging language about giving
  • Connect math skills to spiritual principles
  • Allow child to ask questions about money and generosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find percentage calculations challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of basic percentage calculation and enthusiasm about giving

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a giving plan for allowance or gift money
  • Research how church or community uses tithes and offerings

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