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God Made Light

Shadows and Light

Day 140of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God created light

2

Recognize that light helps us see

3

Appreciate God's creative power

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:3

“God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.”

— Genesis 1:3 (WEB)

Direct reference to God creating light on the first day of creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • White wall or sheet
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's shadow exploration and introduce today's lesson about God's creation of light

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about shadows yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how God made light and why light is important

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made light on the first day of creation
  • Light helps us see everything around us
  • Jesus is called the 'Light of the World'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you see without light?
  • What makes light?
3Activity: God's Light Exploration (6 min)
interactive demonstration

Use a flashlight to demonstrate how light works and creates shadows

📝 Instructions:
  1. Turn off room lights
  2. Use flashlight to show how light moves
  3. Make shadows on the wall
  4. Talk about how God created light
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just shine light and make simple shadows

Challenge: Create more complex shadow shapes

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about light and God's creation

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who made light?
  • Why is light important?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about rocks God created

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Creation demonstrates God's power and creativity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep explanation simple and engaging
  • Use lots of enthusiasm
  • Allow child to explore with flashlight
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining focus for full 15 minutes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about God's creation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library shadow tracing worksheet
  • Sing 'God Made Light' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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