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Very, Very Good

God Made Animals and People

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God created everything and called it 'very good'

2

Recognize that they are special and loved by God

3

Develop appreciation for God's creative work

Genesis 1:31

God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.

Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love and delight in His creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Toy animals
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Family photos
  • Playdough

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're going to discover how much God loves everything He created - especially you!

💭 Review Question: What special things did God make yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

God looked at everything He created and said it was VERY GOOD! That means you are wonderful and special to God.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made the whole world
  • God made animals
  • God made people last and best
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you name something God made?
  • Do you think God loves what He made?
3Activity: I Am Very Good Creation Celebration (6 min)
worship

Look in mirror, thank God for making you special

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look in mirror and smile
  2. Say 'God made me and I am very good!'
  3. Give yourself a big hug
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child look in mirror

Challenge: Child draws self-portrait showing God's creation

4Closing (3 min)

Review God's amazing creation

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did God say about His creation?
  • Are you special to God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for making me and saying I am very good!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about God's day of rest

Genesis 1:31

God saw everything He had made, and it was very good.

Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: God's Good Creation Hop: Place animal pictures on floor. Child hops to a picture, says 'God made this and it is very good!' while holding parent's hands

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children need affirmation that they are loved and valued by God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive language
  • Emphasize God's love
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Helping children understand their inherent worth

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about being God's special creation

Extension Activities

  • Create animal playdough sculptures
  • Sing BibleMouse creation song
  • Make a 'God Made Me' photo collage

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