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Pointing to Promises

God's Promises

Day 128of 180
Week 26of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God's promises are personal and for each child

2

Learn to point and emphasize 'mine' in the promise song

3

Develop confidence in God's love and promises

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Corinthians 1:20

“For however many are the promises of God, in him they are 'Yes.' So also through him is the 'Amen,' to the glory of God through us.”

— 2 Corinthians 1:20 (WEB)

Demonstrates that God's promises are certain and personal

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse promise cards
  • Heart-shaped cutouts
  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Optional: rhythm instruments
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's review our promise song from yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember one of God's promises we talked about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we're going to make our promise song extra special by adding pointing motions!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's promises are for YOU
  • When we say 'mine', we can point to ourselves
  • God loves each of us personally
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you special to God?
  • How does it feel to know God's promises are for you?
3Activity: Promise Pointing Song (6 min)
singing

Practice the song with dramatic pointing on 'mine'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand up tall
  2. Sing the promise song
  3. Point to yourself when you say 'mine'
  4. Use a big, confident voice
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child point with parent's hand

Challenge: Create additional pointing motions for other words

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our awesome promise song!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's promises?
  • Show me how you point when you say 'mine'!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll march to our promise song with rhythm instruments!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Preschoolers are learning that promises are personal and trustworthy

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use exaggerated, fun pointing motions
  • Praise child's enthusiasm and confidence
  • Connect pointing to feeling special and loved by God
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might be shy about pointing or singing loudly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excited engagement, attempts to point, joyful singing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a heart with a promise written inside
  • Make a 'God's Promises' poster with pointing motions
  • Practice pointing with BibleMouse promise cards

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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