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Brothers Make a Mean Plan

Joseph's Special Coat

Day 58of 180
Week 12of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that jealousy can lead to hurtful actions

2

Retell the basic story of Joseph being sold by his brothers

3

Learn that God is always watching over His children

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 37:28

“Then Midianite traders passed by, and they drew Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. They brought Joseph into Egypt.”

— Genesis 37:28 (WEB)

Demonstrates how God's plan continues even when people make bad choices

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colorful fabric pieces
  • Paper and crayons
  • BibleMouse story cards
  • World English Bible
  • Brother puppets
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Quick review of Joseph's special coat and dreams from previous BibleMouse lessons

💭 Review Question: Who remembers what made Joseph special in his family?
2Teaching (7 min)

Storytelling using BibleMouse story cards and gentle explanation of brotherly jealousy

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joseph's brothers were very angry about his special coat
  • They didn't like Joseph's dreams about being important
  • Jealousy can make people do unkind things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Joseph felt?
  • What would you do if your brothers were mean to you?
3Activity: Joseph's Journey Craft (8 min)
storytelling

Create a simple storytelling craft showing Joseph's journey

📝 Instructions:
  1. Color a picture of Joseph
  2. Cut out paper traders and camels
  3. Glue Joseph being taken away
  4. Talk about the story while crafting
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help with cutting and gluing

Challenge: Children create their own story sequence

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the story and reinforce God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened to Joseph?
  • Who was watching over Joseph?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be kind to our family and trust You when things seem difficult

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Joseph's new home in Egypt

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 50:20

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”

— Genesis 50:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Brother Puppet Memory Verse Game - Use BibleMouse brother puppets to act out the verse, with children repeating each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces complex emotions of jealousy and family conflict

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle language about the brothers' actions
  • Focus on God's protection
  • Validate children's feelings
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find the concept of selling a brother confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of basic story elements and emotional responses

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page of Joseph's journey
  • Act out the story using brother puppets from BibleMouse Resource Guide

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