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Equal Groups Game

Sharing and Caring

Day 172of 180
Week 35of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of dividing objects into equal groups

2

Practice sharing toys fairly with others

3

Develop compassion and kindness through sharing

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 4:32

“The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.”

— Acts 4:32 (WEB)

Demonstrates the biblical principle of sharing and caring for one another

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small toys (like stuffed animals or building blocks)
  • Blanket or towel
  • Counting bears
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Math
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Yesterday, we learned about sharing like Jesus. Today, we'll play a fun game about making sure everyone gets a fair share!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how Jesus shared with others?
2Teaching (5 min)

Let's learn about making equal groups. Equal means everyone gets the same amount - just like God wants us to be fair!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sharing means giving everyone the same amount
  • It's kind to make sure no one is left out
  • God loves when we care for each other
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean to share?
  • How can we make sure everyone gets the same?
3Activity: Equal Friends Sharing Game (6 min)
hands-on

Divide toys into equal groups to practice fair sharing

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread toys on the blanket
  2. Count total number of toys
  3. Divide toys equally between 2-3 friends or stuffed animals
  4. Check that each group has the same number of toys
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer toys and divide between 2 groups

Challenge: Try dividing toys into 3 or 4 equal groups

4Closing (3 min)

Great job sharing today! You showed God's love by being fair.

📝 Review Questions:
  • Did everyone get the same number of toys?
  • How does sharing make others feel happy?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll continue learning about sharing with our BibleMouse Counting to Share lesson!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning basic concepts of fairness and equality

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and excitement
  • Help child count and divide if needed
  • Make the activity feel like a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may struggle with exactly equal division

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to make groups look similar

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for sharing-themed coloring pages
  • Sing a sharing song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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