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Moses the Shepherd

The Burning Bush

Day 111of 180
Week 23of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Moses worked as a shepherd

2

Learn that shepherds take care of sheep

3

Develop appreciation for different types of work

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 3:1

“Now Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the back side of the wilderness, and came to God's mountain, Horeb.”

— Exodus 3:1 (WEB)

Shows Moses' work as a shepherd before God called him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sheep toy or stuffed animal
  • Shepherd staff or stick
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Bible
  • Picture of desert landscape
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about Moses and his special job taking care of sheep!

💭 Review Question: Who remembers how God kept baby Moses safe?
2Teaching (5 min)

When Moses grew up, he became a shepherd. A shepherd takes care of sheep, keeping them safe and helping them find food and water.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Shepherds walk with their sheep
  • Shepherds protect sheep from danger
  • Shepherds help sheep find good places to rest
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a shepherd does?
  • Have you ever seen a sheep?
3Activity: Shepherd and Sheep Game (6 min)
storytelling

Children pretend to be shepherds guiding toy sheep

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use shepherd staff to guide 'sheep'
  2. Walk slowly around the room
  3. Keep sheep together and safe
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent guides child's movements

Challenge: Child leads multiple 'sheep'

4Closing (3 min)

Moses was a good shepherd who took care of his sheep

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Moses do?
  • Who takes care of us like a shepherd?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for taking care of us like a shepherd!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about a special burning bush Moses saw!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 46:1

“God is our helper!”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along motion game where children make helping hands and repeat the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Shepherding was a common occupation in biblical times

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, engaging voice
  • Demonstrate shepherd movements
  • Encourage child's imagination
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still and listening for full lesson

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to mimic shepherd movements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of a shepherd and sheep
  • Make sheep sounds and movements
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for coloring sheet

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