EXTRAordinary Lesson 2 Script Time: 5–10 minutes SuppliesTwo identical clear cups or bowlsSmall objects that can be sorted in two different ways (color and shape)Two traysTimer Let’s BeginSet the two sorting challenges side by side. Choose two volunteers. Quietly give each child a different job. For example, ask one child to sort her objects by color and theContinue reading “Truth In Action”
Author Archives: Abigail Davis
Story & Study Leader Companion
EXTRAordinary Lesson 3 Lesson Overview Our Focus TodayHelping children understand that good things and good moments can affect how they feel, but they were never meant to tell them who they are. God’s truth does not come and go and their identity can rest securely in Him. Key TruthGood things can be enjoyed. God’s truthContinue reading “Story & Study Leader Companion”
Story & Study Leader Companion
EXTRAordinary Lesson 2 Lesson Overview Our Focus TodayHelping children understand that comparison can pull their attention toward what others have or can do, but God made each of us intentionally and gives us different gifts and good work to do. Key TruthGod made me on purpose. I can be confident in how He made me.Continue reading “Story & Study Leader Companion”
Truth In Action
EXTRAordinary Lesson 1 Script Time: 5–10 minutes SuppliesHandheld mirrorPrepared sticky notesBible Let’s BeginHold up the mirror. “When you were really little, you probably didn’t spend much time wondering what everyone else was doing. There is actually a child development term about this called parallel play and it’s when people play next to one another without interactingContinue reading “Truth In Action”
Story & Study Leader Companion
EXTRAordinary Lesson 1 Lesson Overview Our Focus TodayHelping children make sense of the new thoughts and feelings that come with growing up, especially around friendships, fitting in, and comparison, and encouraging them to let God’s truth guide the way they see themselves and others. Key TruthI can bring my thoughts and feelings back to whatContinue reading “Story & Study Leader Companion”
The Flip Side
By Abigail Davis It’s hard to be obedient. George would agree with you. It’s a matter of both heart and mind. There are rules for a reason, both from the Bible and from adults and other leaders, but why is it so important to follow these rules and what does that look like as aContinue reading “The Flip Side”
Truth In Action
The Flip Side Lesson 5 Script Time: 5–10 minutes SuppliesBlindfoldDestination location/object Let’s BeginChoose one volunteer. Show everyone the destination.“Today we’re going to do a little experiment.” Do you think ______ can make it to our destination?”Allow children to answer. Hold up the blindfold.“What if he can’t see where he’s going?”Place the blindfold on the volunteer. Round OneGiveContinue reading “Truth In Action”
Truth In Action
The Other Side of No Lesson 5 Script Time: 5–10 minutes SuppliesBlindfoldDestination location/object Let’s BeginChoose one volunteer. Show everyone the destination.“Today we’re going to do a little experiment.” Do you think ______ can make it to our destination?”Allow children to answer. Hold up the blindfold.“What if she can’t see where she’s going?”Place the blindfold on the volunteer.Continue reading “Truth In Action”
Truth In Action
The Flip Side Lesson 4 Script Time: 5–10 minutes SuppliesGlass jarWater balloon (just slightly larger than the top of your jar)LighterSmall piece of paperStraw Let’s BeginHold up the empty jar.“This jar represents sin.” Hold up the water balloon.“And this water balloon represents us.” Try placing the balloon into the jar.“Sometimes people say, ‘I just fell intoContinue reading “Truth In Action”
Truth In Action
The Other Side of No Lesson 4 Script Time: 5–10 minutes SuppliesGlass jarWater balloon (just slightly larger than the top of your jar)LighterSmall piece of paperStraw Let’s BeginHold up the empty jar.“This jar represents sin.” Hold up the water balloon.“And this water balloon represents us.” Try placing the balloon into the jar.“Sometimes people say, ‘I justContinue reading “Truth In Action”