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Five Smooth Stones

David and Goliath

Day 104of 180
Week 21of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how David trusted God instead of using armor

2

Learn to identify and count five smooth stones

3

Develop confidence in God's protection

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 17:40

“He took his staff in his hand, and chose five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his pouch. His sling was in his hand, and he drew near to the Philistine.”

— 1 Samuel 17:40 (WEB)

Shows David's simple preparation and trust in God

📦 Materials Needed

  • 5 smooth stones or river rocks
  • Small fabric or sock (for makeshift sling)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Bible
  • Coloring page of David
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about David volunteering to fight Goliath

💭 Review Question: Who was the big giant that scared everyone?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn how David got ready to fight with just five smooth stones!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • David didn't wear heavy armor
  • He trusted God to help him
  • He chose five smooth stones from a stream
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think David was thinking?
  • How did David show he was brave?
3Activity: Smooth Stone Counting (6 min)
hands-on

Collect and count five smooth stones, pretend to be David

📝 Instructions:
  1. Find 5 smooth stones outside or in a craft area
  2. Count the stones together
  3. Practice 'slinging' stones into a safe target
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just count and sort stones

Challenge: Try gentle 'slinging' with parent supervision

4Closing (3 min)

Review David's trust in God

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many stones did David choose?
  • Who helped David be brave?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for being with us when we feel scared

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see how God helped David win!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 16:7

“The Lord looks at the heart.”

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Heart Hop: Cut out paper hearts, write memory verse words. Child hops on hearts while saying each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

David's courage came from trusting God, not his own strength

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Focus on God's protection
  • Make activity fun and non-threatening
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel scared talking about giants

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of trusting God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Coloring Page: David and Stones
  • Sing 'God is Bigger Than the Boogeyman' song
  • Read BibleMouse storybook about David

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