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Help Me, Jesus

Singing Prayers

Day 114of 180
Week 23of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn a simple song asking Jesus for help

2

Practice expressing needs through prayer

3

Understand that Jesus listens to children's prayers

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 34:17

“The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”

— Psalm 34:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's willingness to help when we ask

📦 Materials Needed

  • Prayer card
  • Soft background music
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Stuffed animal or comfort object
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's quiet prayer song and introduce today's 'Help Me, Jesus' theme

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we sang softly to God yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce simple petition prayer song with gentle movements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loves when we ask for help
  • It's okay to tell Jesus when we feel scared or need support
  • God always listens to our prayers
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you feel like you need help?
  • Who can we always turn to when we're worried?
3Activity: Jesus, Help Me Song (6 min)
prayer song

Simple repetitive song with hand motions about asking Jesus for help

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold child's comfort object
  2. Sing slowly with gentle hand motions
  3. Encourage child to repeat words and movements
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just repeat 'Jesus, help me' with hand gestures

Challenge: Add more complex hand motions or additional verses

4Closing (3 min)

Review the prayer song and discuss how Jesus listens

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who do we ask for help?
  • Does Jesus hear our prayers?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn an 'Amen' song to end our prayers

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing understanding of prayer as communication with God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use slow, gentle movements
  • Show enthusiasm and warmth
  • Allow child to participate at their comfort level
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus and understanding abstract concept of prayer

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to sing or mimic hand motions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a prayer request drawing in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice song during bedtime routine

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