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My Favorite Bible Story

Opinion Writing Begins

Day 93of 180
Week 19of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Draw a picture of a favorite Bible story

2

Write a simple opinion statement about a Bible story

3

Practice expressing reasons for liking a story

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Timothy 3:16

“Every Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16 (WEB)

All Bible stories are special and help us learn about God

📦 Materials Needed

  • drawing paper
  • crayons
  • primary writing paper
  • pencils
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle and ask them to share their favorite Bible story they remember

💭 Review Question: What makes a Bible story special to you?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain that everyone has different favorite stories, and that's okay! Our opinions are what we think and feel.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Bible stories teach us about God's love
  • Each story has something important to learn
  • It's fun to share why we like a story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What Bible story do you remember most?
  • Why do you like that story?
3Activity: My Favorite Bible Story Drawing and Writing (7 min)
hands-on writing

Students will draw their favorite Bible story and write a simple opinion sentence

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a colorful picture of your favorite Bible story
  2. Write 'I like the story of...' at the bottom of the page
  3. Add 'because...' and write or dictate a simple reason
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps write the sentence

Challenge: Write two reasons why they like the story

4Closing (3 min)

Share drawings with a partner and explain their favorite story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What story did you draw?
  • Why is it your favorite?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us wonderful stories in the Bible that help us learn about Your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll write about our favorite season that God created!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace the words and act out holding a lamp while walking

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning to express opinions and connect their feelings to stories

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity in drawing
  • Help child verbalize why they like a story
  • Be patient with emerging writing skills
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might have difficulty choosing a story or explaining their opinion

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about Bible stories, ability to share a simple reason

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a class book of favorite Bible stories
  • Act out favorite Bible story at home
  • Ask grandparents about their favorite Bible story

Ready for Tomorrow?

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