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Up to Heaven, Down to Earth

In, Out, Up, Down

Day 67of 180
Week 14of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the spatial concepts of UP and DOWN

2

Practice physical movements that demonstrate UP and DOWN

3

Begin to recognize God's presence both in heaven and on earth

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 103:11

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.”

— Psalm 103:11 (WEB)

Illustrates the concept of UP and DOWN while introducing God's love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small ball
  • Stuffed animal
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, let's play a fun UP and DOWN game!

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you went UP yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll explore UP and DOWN with God's love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God is UP in heaven
  • Jesus loves us DOWN here on earth
  • We can reach UP to God with our hands and hearts
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where does God live?
  • Can you reach UP high?
3Activity: Heaven and Earth Movement Game (6 min)
movement and discussion

Playful movement connecting spatial concepts with God's love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand in an open space
  2. When I say 'UP', reach your hands to the sky
  3. When I say 'DOWN', bend your knees and touch the ground
  4. Listen for 'UP' and 'DOWN' commands
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent demonstrates movements first

Challenge: Child leads the UP and DOWN commands

4Closing (3 min)

Review UP and DOWN movements

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where is heaven?
  • Can you show me UP?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play more position games with ON and UNDER

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning spatial relationships through play

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated movements
  • Make learning feel like a game
  • Praise every attempt
🤔 Common Struggles:

Following two-step instructions can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to follow UP and DOWN commands

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Position Picture Cards for additional practice
  • Sing a simple UP and DOWN movement song

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