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God Rescued Moses

God Protects and Rescues

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God protects babies and children

2

Learn the basic story of baby Moses

3

Begin to recognize God's care and rescue

Exodus 2:10

β€œThe child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, saying, 'Because I drew him out of the water.'”

β€” Exodus 2:10 (WEB)

Shows God's special protection of Moses from danger

πŸ“¦ Materials Needed

  • Basket or small container
  • Blue blanket or fabric (river)
  • Baby doll
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember how God takes care of His children!

πŸ’­ Review Question: Who protected baby Moses last time we talked?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today, we'll learn about how God rescued a special baby named Moses

πŸ“Œ Key Talking Points:
  • Moses was a tiny baby in a big river
  • His mommy wanted to keep him safe
  • God sent a princess to rescue him
πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me how a baby might hide?
  • Do you think God was watching over Moses?
3Activity: Moses in the Basket (6 min)
storytelling

Interactive story reenactment

πŸ“ Instructions:
  1. Spread blue blanket as 'river'
  2. Place baby doll in small basket
  3. Gently move basket on 'river'
  4. Pretend to be the princess finding Moses
πŸ”„ Variations:

Simpler: Just move basket gently

Challenge: Add more detailed story elements

4Closing (3 min)

God rescued Moses, and He rescues us too!

πŸ“ Review Questions:
  • Who found baby Moses?
  • Does God take care of children?
πŸ™ Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for always protecting us!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how God rescues people!

Psalm 46:1

β€œGod is our helper!”

β€” Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

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

Teaching Notes

πŸ“š Background:

Moses was rescued as a baby, showing God's special care

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, excited voice
  • Allow child to interact with story
  • Repeat key phrases
πŸ€” Common Struggles:

Sitting still during storytelling

πŸ‘€ Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and understanding

Extension Activities

  • Color Moses in basket page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing 'God Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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