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April 21st
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
In The Garden
by: Alan Jackson

Godly Play Story :
The Road to Emmaus

Focus :
Paying attention to your surroundings so you see what God gives us and see your blessings.

Wondering Questions :
I wonder... How Jesus' friends felt when Jesus died?
How did they know the person was Jesus?
What did it feel like to recognize Jesus when he broke the bread?
How does it feels to know Jesus is alive?
What does it feel like to tell others that Jesus is alive?

Game :
Draw pictures of the blessings around you.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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April 14th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Poem:
The Wind tells me
The Birds tell me
The Bible tells me, too,
How much our Father loves us all,
And now I'm telling you.

Godly Play Story :
The Legend of the Easter Egg

Focus :
New Life, Keep telling the story.

Wondering Questions :

Game :
Draw an egg and make up patterns that help you remember a story.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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April 7th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Hallelu, Hallelu (p56) We Sing Bible Songs

Godly Play Story :
The Easter Story
Jesus the King
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19

Focus :
Jesus is a King

Wondering Questions :
How did Jesus feel when the crowd wanted him to be king?
Why did the people shout "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord?"
Why did Jesus the King ride on a donkey instead of a horse? Whit kind of king would Jesus be? What would it be like to live in Jesus' kingdom?

Game :
Draw a picture of what you think Jesus' kingdom would be like.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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March 24th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :

Godly Play Story :
Jesus and Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-10

Focus :
Jesus knows us all.

Wondering Questions :
What does it feel like to be too short that you cannot see?
How did Zacchaeus feel when Jesus called him by name?
Was it hard for Zacchaeus to give back what didn’t belong to him?
How did Zacchaeus feel about giving half of his things to the poor?

Game :
Draw a picture of yourself talking to Jesus. Add some friends.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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March 17th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Jesus Sees Me

Godly Play Story :
Jesus and Bartimaeus
Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43

Focus :
Jesus heals if we believe.

Wondering Questions :
How does it feel to be blind?
How would it feel to see for the very first time?
Why did Jesus listen to Bartimaeus when everyone else told him to be quiet?
Why did Bartimaeus follow Jesus after he was healed?

Game :
Draw a picture of something you would want to see if you were blind.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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March 10th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Jesus Loves the Little Children

Godly Play Story :
Jesus and the Little Children

Focus :
Jesus loves children and children love Jesus

Wondering Questions :
How did the children feel who wanted to see Jesus?
How did they feel when the disciples said NO?
What did Jesus say to the children?
What did the children say to Jesus?
How did it feel to be close to Jesus?
What do you think it feels like to receive the Kingdom of God like a child?

Game :
Draw a picture of yourself talking to Jesus.
Add some friends.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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March 3rd
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
This is My Commandment

Godly Play Story :
The Good Samaritan

Focus :
Everyone is a neighbor.

Wondering Questions :
Did the person left on the side of the road half dead have a name?
Where do you think the road is really going?
Who was the neighbor to the robber, priest, levite and the Samaritan?

Game :
Draw a picture of the story in sequence?

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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February 10th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam

Godly Play Story :
Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:3-8; Luke 8:5-8

Focus :
God reaches people by sharing our faith.

Wondering Questions :
How do you think the seeds felt that fell on the path?
How do you think the seeds in the thorns felt?
What did the seeds in the rocks feel?
Who could the seeds planted in good soil be?

Game :
Draw a picture of the different places the seeds could have landed. What makes good soil for people to grow and learn about God?

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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February 3rd
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
He's Got the Whole Wolrd in His Hands

Godly Play Story :
Parable of the Mustard Seed
Matthew 12:31-32

Focus :
: The kingdom had the smallest the beginning but will grow and produce the great results.

Wondering Questions :
How many birds could really live in the mustard tree?
Does this tree have a name?
Can the tree be put back in the seed?
What do you think this tree might really be?
Where do you think this tree is?

Game :
Draw a picture of birds in their nests. Name the birds.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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January 27th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Be Careful

Godly Play Story :
Jesus in the Wilderness
Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-15

Focus :
Stay away from temptation and learn to say no to what we know is wrong.

Wondering Questions :
What was it like to be alone in the desert for such a long time?
What did Jesus and God talk about in the desert?
What would you want to talk to God about?
How did Jesus feel when the evil one was near him?
What would you do if you knew something or someone around you was bad?
Was it hard for Jesus to say NO?
Is it hard for you to say NO?
How did Jesus feel when the Spirit of God filled him?

Game :
Draw a picture: When would you need to say no and how you would do it?

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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January 20th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Little Lite of Mine

Godly Play Story :
Jesus is Baptized
Luke 3:1-22; Matthew 3;Mark 1:1-11

Focus :
Being ready to hear what Jesus has to say. Baptism opens your heart to God’s word.

Wondering Questions :
How the people felt when John told them to change the way they live and get ready for the special Son of God?
Was it hard for them to change the way they lived?
How the people felt when they went through the water and under the water to be baptized?
Was it hard to wait for the special Son of God?

Game :
Draw a picture of someone getting baptized in a river. Draw a picture of how you get baptized at our church. Draw a picture of John and Jesus

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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January 13th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
My Body, Strong

Godly Play Story :
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2:41-52

Focus :
Growing taller, stronger, in wisdom and love.

Wondering Questions :
How did Jesus feel when he was finally old enough to go to the Temple by himself?
How did Mary and Joseph feel when they couldn’t find Jesus?
Why was Jesus surprised when his parents didn’t know where he was?

Game :
Draw pictures of things you want to do when you are older.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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Meeting the Christ Child
(Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2)
December 23
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Silent Night

Godly Play Story :
Meeting the Christ Child

Focus :
True love in human form.

Wondering Questions :
How many people went to Bethlehem and saw the Christ child?
How is this little baby a light to the whole world, a light no darkness can overcome?
How do you think God felt about sending Jesus to be born in the dirt of a stable?

Game :
Draw the Christmas story starting with the prophets.
Draw what you do on Christmas eve and Christmas morning.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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The Magi show the way to Bethlehem
(Advent IV)
December 16th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
We Three Kings of Orient

Godly Play Story :
The Magi

Focus :
Brings gifts. Being prepared to meet a King.

Wondering Questions :
How do you think the wisemen felt when they saw the star? How did they know the star was special?
Was it hard for them to find the King?
Why did they bring gifts?

Game :
Draw a big gift. Pretend that something is inside. Give us clues so we can guess what it is. Draw a map to Bethlehem but put a detour to Jerusalem, then complete the trip to Bethlehem. Does our way to Christmas make detours? How?

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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(Advent 2) Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-20
December 9th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Dry Erase Board and Markers

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Mary Did You Know

Godly Play Story :
Mary and Joseph

Focus :
Being patient and joyful as we wait

Wondering Questions :
How Mary felt when an angel spoke to her?
How did Joseph feel when an angel spoke to him?
I wonder what it would be like to have God’s special child, Jesus?
How they felt on the way to Bethlehem?

Game :
Draw some things that you have to be patient about now?
What are some secrets you have at Christmas?
Draw an ANGEL, draw some things that you find joy and excitement in during the Christmas season.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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(Advent 1) Isaiah 9:2; John 1:5
December 2nd
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Three markers and paper or a dry erase board.

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Joy Down in my Heart

Godly Play Story :
The Prophets Show the Way to Bethlehem

Focus :
Finding Bethlehem

Wondering Questions :
How do the prophets listen to God?
How did they know it was God speaking to them?
Are there still prophets today?
What was the way to Bethlehem like?

Game :
Use materials to draw a map. Have the children study the map. Then ask them to close their eyes and try to find their way to Bethlehem.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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Exile and Return
November 18th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Activity: Bible Bingo

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Day by Day

Godly Play Story :
Exile and Return

Focus :

Wondering Questions :
Was God with them in Babylon?

Game :
Bible Bingo

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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The Temple, A house for God
November 11th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Activity: Bible Bingo

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Whisper A Prayer.

Godly Play Story :
The Temple, A House of God

Focus :
Worshiping God

Wondering Questions :

Game :
Bible Bingo

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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Good Shepherd World Communion
November 4th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Cotton balls, spoon and small plastic storage container.

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Praise the Lord Together.

Godly Play Story :
Good Shepherd World Communion.

Focus :
Meeting at God's table.

Wondering Questions :

Game :
Use materials to retell story.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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Promise Land ~ October 28th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Bring items to knock over.

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Jericho

Godly Play Story :
Promise Land

Focus :
Be strong and courageous. God is with us.

Wondering Questions :
I wonder how the people felt when Joshua told them to get ready to go into the Promised Land? What will the people do there?

Game :
Knocking down the walls of Jericho

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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Ark and Tent ~ October 21st
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Bible Bingo Game

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Praise Him all you Little Children

Godly Play Story :
Ark and Tent

Focus :
Making special rules or traditions for God.

Wondering Questions :
How do you get ready to be close to God?

Game :
Bible Bingo

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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October 14th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Love, Love

Godly Play Story :
Ten Best Ways to Live

Focus :
Rules are important. Putting God first.

Wondering Questions :

Game :
God's rule or man's rule.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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October 7th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
A bag and somethings you would take if you had to leave home in a hurry

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Go Down Moses

Godly Play Story :
Exodus

Focus :
God helps us and keeps us safe

Wondering Questions :

1. How it feels to be hungry and not have any food?
2. I wonder how it felt when God led them through the water to freedom.
3. How will they know the way to go?

Game :
Share the things that you would take on a trip and why.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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September 30th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Cup and Spoon

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
The Lord Is My Shepherd

Godly Play Story :
The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep

Focus :
God keeps us safe.

Wondering Questions :

1. How does the Good Shepherd feel about the sheep?
2. Do the sheep have names?
3. Who could these sheep really be?
4. Who could the Good Shepherd really be?

Game :
Use cotton balls as sheep. Name them. Imagine the sheep walking around to the grass, water, and dark places.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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September 16th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Cup and Spoon

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Who Did Swallow Jonah?

Godly Play Story :
Jonah

Focus :
Do the right thing to honor God.

Wondering Questions :

1. How did Jonah feel when the storm grew stronger?
2. What did Jonah pray about inside the fish?

Game :
Play the song again and the cup and spoon, The spoon is Jonah, the cup is the whale.

Notes :
Children need to have a work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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September 9th
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Student Materials :
Stuffed Animals or Animals Toys

Song With Sign Language and Movement :
Who Built the Ark

Godly Play Story :
Noah

Focus :
Trusting in God to take care of Noah and the animals. God's promise through the Rainbow.

Game :
Play the song again and walk the into the Ark.

Notes :
Children need to have work area to view as we play games and use objects.

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September 2nd
Lesson Plan for Bedtime Bible Stories

Song with Sign Language and Movement:
God Made Me

Godly Play Story:
Creation

Focus:
Discuss what it means to make something in order.
(sequence)
Look at the first three things across from the 4-6 and find out what had to happen first before the next things could happen.
1.) Light 2.) Water 3.) Land and Plants 4.) Sun, Moon and Stars 5.) Fish and Birds 6.) Creations and Humans 7.) Day of Rest

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