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Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Father Abraham

Day 116of 180
Week 24of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the name Abraham

2

Learn simple hand motions for the song

3

Understand that God's family is big and special

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 15:5

“He brought him outside, and said, 'Look up now at the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.' He said to Abram, 'So shall your offspring be.'”

— Genesis 15:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's promise of many descendants to Abraham

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Audio track of 'Father Abraham'
  • Small picture of Abraham
  • Optional: Number cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Sing 'Amen' song from previous lesson to transition

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we say 'Amen'?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce Abraham as a special friend of God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Abraham loved God
  • God promised Abraham many children
  • We are part of Abraham's big family
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who loves God?
  • Can you count how many people are in your family?
3Activity: Father Abraham Song and Motions (6 min)
story song

Learn song with progressive hand motions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with right arm out
  2. Add left arm
  3. Add right foot
  4. Add left foot
  5. Turn around and sit down
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do fewer motions, focus on right arm

Challenge: Do motions faster, add counting

4Closing (3 min)

Review song and motions

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was Abraham?
  • Can you show me your right arm?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about being in God's family

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Abraham is a key figure in God's plan of salvation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm
  • Help child with motions
  • Repeat song multiple times
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating multiple body movements

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting motions and showing excitement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color Abraham picture from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Count family members using number cards

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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