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God is Three in One

Numeral 3

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and trace the numeral 3

2

Count to three confidently

3

Understand the basic concept of the Trinity

Matthew 28:19

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 28:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates the three persons of the Trinity working together

📦 Materials Needed

  • Number 3 card
  • Three small objects
  • Playdough
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Math

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's curved number 3 and count together

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how to make the number 3 with your playdough?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the Trinity using simple language

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God is special - He is one God but three special friends
  • God the Father loves us
  • Jesus the Son saves us
  • The Holy Spirit helps us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who are the three special friends of God?
  • Can you count to three with me?
3Activity: Trinity Counting Game (6 min)
discussion and counting

Count three objects while naming Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather three small objects
  2. Count each object
  3. Name one part of the Trinity with each object
  4. Repeat the counting and naming
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fingers to count and name

Challenge: Draw three simple pictures representing Trinity

4Closing (3 min)

Review counting and Trinity concept

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many parts of God did we learn about?
  • Can you show me the number 3?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll match the number 3 to groups of three objects

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning concrete concepts about numbers and God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, gentle language
  • Make counting fun and playful
  • Don't worry about deep theological explanations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping focus and understanding abstract concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to count to three and recognize numeral 3

Extension Activities

  • Sing a counting song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for number 3 coloring page

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