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God Made the Sky and Clouds

Clouds and Sky

Day 155of 180
Week 31of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize that God created the sky and clouds

2

Describe different things seen in the sky

3

Express thankfulness for God's beautiful creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:8

“God called the expanse 'sky'. There was evening and there was morning, a second day.”

— Genesis 1:8 (WEB)

Directly references God creating the sky, perfect for teaching young children about creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Cloud pictures from previous lessons
  • Blue paper
  • Binoculars
  • Cloud chart
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about cloud observations from previous days

💭 Review Question: What fun shapes did we see in clouds yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how God made the beautiful sky we see

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God created the sky as a special part of His wonderful world
  • The sky can be blue, gray, or many different colors
  • Clouds are a special gift from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors do you see in the sky today?
  • Can you point to where the sky begins?
3Activity: Sky Praise Time (6 min)
discussion

Look outside and thank God for the beautiful sky

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use binoculars to look at the sky carefully
  2. Point out different cloud shapes
  3. Say a simple thank you prayer to God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just look out the window and point at clouds

Challenge: Draw a picture of what you see in the sky

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about God's sky

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who made the sky?
  • What colors did we see today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about stars that twinkle at night

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are learning about the world around them and can begin to understand simple creation concepts

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear language
  • Be enthusiastic about God's creation
  • Allow child to explore and ask questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for the full 15 minutes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about the sky and clouds

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing a simple song about God making the sky
  • Use the BibleMouse Printables Library for sky-themed coloring pages

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