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What Does Trust Mean?

We Can Trust God Like Abraham

Day 101of 180
Week 21of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that trust means believing someone will do what they say

2

Practice simple trust through a fun activity

3

Begin to recognize God as trustworthy

Proverbs 3:5

β€œTrust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

β€” Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

Introduces the concept of trusting God completely

πŸ“¦ Materials Needed

  • Teddy bear or soft toy
  • Blindfold
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Bible
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's play a fun trust game! In yesterday's BibleMouse lesson, we learned about baby Isaac and God's promise. Today, we'll learn what trust means!

πŸ’­ Review Question: Can you remember who God gave a special baby to?
2Teaching (5 min)

Trust is when you believe someone will do what they say. Like when Mommy or Daddy says, 'I'll catch you,' and you jump into their arms!

πŸ“Œ Key Talking Points:
  • Trust means believing someone will help you
  • God always keeps His promises
  • We can trust God just like Abraham did
πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:
  • Who do you trust?
  • How does it feel when someone keeps a promise?
3Activity: Trust Walk (6 min)
trust walk

A gentle activity to demonstrate trusting someone

πŸ“ Instructions:
  1. Hold parent's hand with eyes closed
  2. Parent guides child slowly around the room
  3. Switch roles if child is comfortable
πŸ”„ Variations:

Simpler: Hold parent's hand with eyes open

Challenge: Navigate simple obstacle course while blindfolded

4Closing (3 min)

Review what trust means and how God can be trusted

πŸ“ Review Questions:
  • What does trust mean?
  • Who can we always trust?
πŸ™ Prayer:

Dear God, help me trust You like Abraham did. Thank You for always keeping Your promises!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Abraham trusted God in a big way!

Proverbs 3:5

β€œTrust in the Lord!”

β€” Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trust Bear Hug: Hug a teddy bear while saying the verse, giving a big squeeze on 'Trust'

Teaching Notes

πŸ“š Background:

PK3 children are learning about relationships and reliability

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, concrete examples
  • Be patient and repeat concepts
  • Make learning fun and interactive
πŸ€” Common Struggles:

Abstract concept of trust can be challenging for very young children

πŸ‘€ Signs of Understanding:

Child showing understanding through play or conversation

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Trust coloring page
  • Sing 'Trust in the Lord' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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