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Sister Miriam Watches

Baby Moses in a Basket

Day 109of 180
Week 22of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Miriam watched over baby Moses

2

Learn about God's protection of baby Moses

3

Develop appreciation for family care and love

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 2:4

“His sister stood at a distance to see what would be done to him.”

— Exodus 2:4 (WEB)

Shows Miriam's love and care for her baby brother

📦 Materials Needed

  • Basket
  • Blue fabric or blanket
  • Baby doll
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our special story about baby Moses! Yesterday, we learned how Mommy put Moses in a special basket on the river.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what happened to baby Moses?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn about Miriam, Moses' brave big sister! She watched over baby Moses to make sure he was safe.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Miriam loved her baby brother
  • She watched carefully to protect him
  • God was helping Miriam take care of Moses
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do big sisters do to help?
  • How can we show love to our family?
3Activity: Miriam's Watchful Eyes (6 min)
interactive play

Act out the story of Miriam watching baby Moses

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place baby doll in basket
  2. Cover basket with blue fabric 'river'
  3. Have child stand nearby and 'watch' the basket
  4. Talk about how Miriam was brave and caring
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child act out the scene

Challenge: Child creates their own story about protecting a baby

4Closing (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, God takes care of us just like He took care of baby Moses!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was watching baby Moses?
  • How did God keep Moses safe?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for loving families and keeping us safe.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God protected Moses!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 46:1

“God is our helper!”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions: Point up for 'God', make a helping hand motion for 'helper'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Miriam showed incredible courage and love for her baby brother

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, engaging voice
  • Allow child to interact with the story
  • Emphasize God's protection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping 3-year-olds focused on the story

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of family love and God's care

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library: Moses coloring page
  • Sing 'God Is Our Helper' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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