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Thanking God for Nature

Nature Walk Observations

Day 50of 180
Week 10of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize God's creativity in nature

2

Share favorite nature discoveries from the week

3

Practice gratitude for God's creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

“Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Celebrates God's wisdom in creating the natural world

📦 Materials Needed

  • Nature journal
  • Collected nature items from previous days
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse nature collection containers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather nature items collected this week. Spread them out on a table or floor.

💭 Review Question: What special things did you find during our nature walks this week?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we'll talk about how amazing God's creation is and thank Him for the beautiful things we've discovered.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made everything we see in nature
  • Each plant and animal is special
  • We can thank God for His wonderful creation
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What was your favorite thing we found this week?
  • Can you tell me something beautiful God made?
3Activity: Nature Gratitude Circle (6 min)
discussion

Create a special 'thank you' moment for God's creation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle with nature items
  2. Take turns sharing one thing you're thankful for
  3. Repeat Psalm 104:24 together
  4. Optional: Draw a picture of something you love in nature
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child share one thing they like

Challenge: Draw and label nature discoveries in BibleMouse nature journal

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our thankfulness for God's creation

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's creation today?
  • What was your favorite part of our nature time?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll look closely at seeds and see how God makes things grow

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are discovering the world around them and can begin understanding God as creator

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep explanations simple and concrete
  • Encourage child-led exploration
  • Use positive, enthusiastic language about nature
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during discussion, understanding abstract concepts about creation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about nature, ability to share observations

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing a BibleMouse creation song
  • Create a nature collage using collected items
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about God's creation

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