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Why Questions: Understanding Actions

Asking and Answering Questions

Day 133of 180
Week 27of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to ask and answer 'why' questions about stories

2

Understand character motivations in simple narratives

3

Practice listening and comprehension skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Understanding 'why' helps us learn and grow in wisdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible story picture book
  • Question word cards
  • Colored markers
  • Drawing paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle and introduce 'why' as a special question word that helps us understand reasons behind actions.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of a time you wanted to know why something happened?
2Teaching (7 min)

Read a simple Bible story about Joseph, focusing on his brothers' actions and motivations.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Why did Joseph's brothers feel jealous?
  • Why did Joseph choose to forgive them?
  • How do our feelings influence our actions?
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Joseph's brothers were mean to him?
  • How would you feel if your brothers were unkind?
3Activity: Why Drawing Adventure (5 min)
hands-on

Children draw a picture showing a story and explain the 'why' behind characters' actions.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture from a Bible story
  2. Write or tell an adult why the characters did what they did
  3. Share your drawing with the group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw with help from an adult

Challenge: Write simple sentences about motivations

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about asking 'why' questions

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'why' help us understand?
  • Can you ask a 'why' question about our story?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us understand others and learn to ask good questions.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore 'how' questions in stories!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions for each key word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding motivations helps children develop empathy and critical thinking

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model asking 'why' questions throughout the day
  • Encourage curiosity about reasons behind actions
  • Use gentle, positive language when discussing motivations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may struggle with abstract reasoning about motivations

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to explain reasons behind actions in stories

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out Bible story scenes
  • Create a 'why' question treasure hunt
  • Make a feelings chart to discuss motivations

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