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A Baby Is Born

Baby Moses in a Basket

Day 106of 180
Week 22of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn that God protects special babies

2

Understand that Moses was a special baby

3

Develop curiosity about God's love

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 2:2

“The woman conceived and bore a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months.”

— Exodus 2:2 (WEB)

Shows God's protection of baby Moses

📦 Materials Needed

  • Baby doll
  • Soft blanket
  • BibleMouse storybook
  • Blue fabric
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Last time we learned about trusting God, and today we'll hear about a special baby God protected.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how we know God loves us?
2Teaching (5 min)

In ancient Egypt, a mommy and daddy had a very special baby boy. They knew God had a big plan for him!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Baby Moses was born when bad people wanted to hurt babies
  • His mommy loved him and wanted to keep him safe
  • God was watching over baby Moses
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do mommies do to keep babies safe?
  • Do you think God cares about babies?
3Activity: Gentle Baby Moses Play (6 min)
storytelling

Children will act out protecting a baby doll, mimicking Moses' mother's care

📝 Instructions:
  1. Wrap baby doll in soft blanket
  2. Pretend to hide the baby gently
  3. Whisper 'God loves you' to the baby
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just cuddle and rock baby doll

Challenge: Create a simple basket 'boat' for baby doll

4Closing (3 min)

God loved baby Moses, and God loves YOU!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Was Moses a special baby?
  • Who was watching over Moses?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for loving babies and taking care of them. Amen!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Mommy made a special basket boat!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 46:1

“God is our helper!”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along motion game where children point up when saying 'God' and make helping motions for 'helper'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the early life of Moses, emphasizing God's protective care

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, calm voice when discussing baby Moses
  • Encourage child's natural curiosity
  • Connect lesson to child's own experiences of being loved
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining attention for full 15 minutes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement, ability to repeat simple phrases about God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Coloring Page: Baby Moses
  • Sing 'God Loves Me' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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