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Isaac Means 'Laughter'

Baby Isaac Is Born

Day 99of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Isaac's name means 'laughter'

2

Recognize joy as a gift from God

3

Experience happiness through playful learning

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 21:6

“Sarah said, 'God has made me laugh. Everyone who hears will laugh with me.'”

— Genesis 21:6 (WEB)

Explains the meaning behind Isaac's name and the family's joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Blanket
  • Rattle
  • BibleMouse picture card of Sarah and Abraham
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and talk about yesterday's lesson about baby Isaac's birth

💭 Review Question: Who was SO happy when baby Isaac was born?
2Teaching (5 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn why Isaac's name means 'laughter'!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sarah was so happy she laughed
  • God gave her a special baby after waiting a long time
  • Isaac's name means 'laughter' because everyone was so joyful
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me a happy face?
  • What makes you laugh?
3Activity: Laughter Dance (6 min)
movement

Celebrate with a silly movement activity about joy

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold the baby doll
  2. Dance and laugh together
  3. Pretend to rock baby Isaac
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Gentle swaying with doll

Challenge: Create a 'laughter song' about Isaac

4Closing (3 min)

Review today's special lesson about Isaac's name

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does Isaac's name mean?
  • Why were Sarah and Abraham happy?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for giving us joy and special gifts!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God keeps His promises!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the Lord!”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Giggle and Trust Game: Parent says 'Trust in the Lord!' and child falls back to be gently caught

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Isaac's birth was a miraculous answer to years of prayer

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated happy expressions
  • Encourage lots of giggles
  • Keep energy light and fun
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining attention during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempts to laugh/play

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Isaac coloring page
  • Sing a happy song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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