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Out of the Ark

The Rainbow Promise

Day 163of 180
Week 33of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God told Noah when it was safe to leave the ark

2

Practice listening and following instructions

3

Develop appreciation for God's care and guidance

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 8:15-19

“God spoke to Noah, saying, 'Go out of the ship, you, your wife, your sons, and your sons' wives with you.'”

— Genesis 8:15-19 (WEB)

Shows God's direct communication and care for Noah and his family

📦 Materials Needed

  • Cardboard box (to represent ark)
  • Stuffed animal toys
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Bible
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, yesterday we learned about dry land. Today, we'll discover how God told Noah it was time to leave the big ark!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what Noah sent out to check for dry land?
2Teaching (5 min)

Let's read from our World English Bible how God spoke to Noah

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God remembered Noah and his family
  • God told Noah exactly when to leave the ark
  • Noah obeyed God's instructions carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Noah felt waiting in the ark?
  • What animals do you think were excited to go outside?
3Activity: Noah's Ark Exit Adventure (6 min)
movement

Pretend to be Noah and the animals leaving the ark

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create a 'ark' using a large cardboard box
  2. Have children take turns being Noah and animals
  3. Slowly exit the 'ark' while making animal sounds
  4. Practice walking two-by-two like the animals
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide children's movements

Challenge: Children create their own animal movements

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story and God's care for Noah

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who told Noah to leave the ark?
  • What did Noah do when God spoke to him?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for taking care of Noah and his family. Help us listen to Your instructions like Noah did.

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn about the beautiful rainbow God gave as a special promise!

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 9:13

“I have placed My bow in the clouds, and it will be a sign.”

— Genesis 9:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Rainbow Trace: Draw a colorful rainbow while repeating the verse, touching each color as you say a word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson emphasizes obedience and God's guidance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Allow children to use imagination in the activity
  • Praise listening and following directions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might have difficulty sitting still during the story

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to follow multi-step instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an ark scene in a shoebox
  • Sing BibleMouse song about Noah from Resource Guide
  • Draw pictures of animals leaving the ark

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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