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David Watches Sheep

David the Shepherd

Day 96of 180
Week 20of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that David was a shepherd who cared for his father's sheep

2

Recognize that shepherds protect and guide their sheep

3

Develop appreciation for God's care, like a shepherd cares for sheep

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:11

“Jesse said to David, 'Are all your children here?' He said, 'There remains yet the youngest, and behold, he is keeping the sheep.'”

— 1 Samuel 16:11 (WEB)

Demonstrates David's role as a young shepherd before becoming king

📦 Materials Needed

  • Stuffed lamb
  • Green paper
  • Cotton balls
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's remember what we learned about David yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Who poured special oil on David's head?
2Teaching (5 min)

David was a young boy who took care of his father's sheep. Being a shepherd was an important job in Bible times.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Shepherds protect their sheep from danger
  • Shepherds lead sheep to green grass and clean water
  • David loved and cared for each sheep
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a shepherd does?
  • How do shepherds keep sheep safe?
3Activity: Shepherd and Sheep Game (6 min)
storytelling

Create a simple shepherd and sheep activity using green paper 'pasture' and cotton ball 'sheep'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread green paper on floor as 'pasture'
  2. Scatter cotton ball 'sheep'
  3. Child acts as shepherd, gathering 'sheep' to safety
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide sheep

Challenge: Add 'wolf' obstacle for child to protect sheep from

4Closing (3 min)

Review of David's work as a shepherd

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did David do with the sheep?
  • Who takes care of us like a shepherd?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for being our good shepherd who loves and protects us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about what shepherds do!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sheep Hop: Children hop like sheep while repeating the verse, stopping when parent says 'Shepherd'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Shepherding was a crucial role in ancient Israel, symbolizing leadership and care

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, engaging voice when telling the story
  • Encourage child's imagination during the activity
  • Connect shepherd concept to God's loving care
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might have difficulty sitting still during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of protection and care

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of David with sheep using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a shepherd-themed song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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