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Miriam's Smart Idea

Princess Finds Moses

Day 68of 180
Week 14of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God used Miriam to help protect baby Moses

2

Recognize that children can be brave and helpful

3

Learn about God's care for His people

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 2:7

“His sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, 'Shall I call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?'”

— Exodus 2:7 (WEB)

Shows Miriam's courage and God's plan to protect Moses

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Small basket
  • Crown (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about the princess finding baby Moses in the basket

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what happened to the baby in the basket?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about Miriam's brave plan to help her baby brother

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Miriam was watching to make sure Moses was safe
  • She was brave and came up with a smart idea
  • God helped Miriam protect her little brother
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Miriam was feeling?
  • How can we help take care of our family?
3Activity: Miriam's Brave Moment (6 min)
role-play

Act out the story with children taking turns being Miriam, the princess, and baby Moses

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use the baby doll and basket
  2. Take turns playing different roles
  3. Practice being brave like Miriam
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child narrate the story with dolls

Challenge: Encourage children to create their own dialogue

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson and God's protection

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Miriam do to help Moses?
  • How did God take care of baby Moses?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for loving and protecting families

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Moses goes home to his mommy

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found.”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along motion game where children act out being strong and finding refuge

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Miriam showed incredible bravery and quick thinking in a dangerous time

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's protection
  • Encourage imaginative play
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand the historical context

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and ability to retell simple parts of the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple timeline of Moses' early life using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a song about being brave from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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