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Ten Commandments Count

Ten is Special

Day 63of 180
Week 13of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize ten as a complete set

2

Count confidently to ten

3

Understand basic concept of God's complete law

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 20:1-17

“God spoke all these words, saying, 'I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.'”

— Exodus 20:1-17 (WEB)

Introduces the Ten Commandments as God's complete instructions for living

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frame
  • Small counters
  • Picture of stone tablets
  • Number cards 1-10
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review counting to ten using fingers, connect to yesterday's lesson about ten frames

💭 Review Question: Can you show me ten with your fingers?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce Ten Commandments as God's special set of ten rules

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave Moses ten special rules to help people love Him and each other
  • Ten is a complete number that shows something is whole and perfect
  • God's rules help us understand how to live a good life
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some rules in our family?
  • Why do we have rules?
3Activity: Ten Commandments Counting Game (6 min)
counting

Use ten frame to count and discuss the Ten Commandments

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place number cards 1-10 in order
  2. Use counters to represent each commandment
  3. Count together while discussing simple ideas from the commandments
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Count to ten with parent help

Challenge: Try to remember a simple commandment for each number

4Closing (3 min)

Recap counting to ten and God's special rules

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many rules did God give?
  • Can you count to ten?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore making groups of ten!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The Ten Commandments represent God's complete guidance for humanity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language when discussing commandments
  • Focus on positive aspects of following God's rules
  • Make counting fun and engaging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find abstract concepts challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to count to ten, basic understanding of following rules

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Ten Commandments coloring page
  • Sing counting song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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