God Made Light!
Children will recognize that God made the bright, warm sun to light up our day.
Children will engage in a fun movement activity to thank God for the sun.
Children will develop a grateful attitude toward God's creation
“God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness. God called the light 'day', and the darkness he called 'night'. There was evening and there was morning, the first day.”
— Genesis 1:3-5 (WEB)This passage describes how God created the light, including the sun, to shine during the day. In today's BibleMouse lesson, we will celebrate and thank God for making the bright, warm sun.
Welcome your child and say, 'Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we're going to have fun thanking God for making the bright, warm sun that lights up our day! Let's get started!
Hold up a flashlight and turn it on. Say, 'This flashlight gives us light, but it's not as bright as the sun, is it? The sun is so much brighter and warmer! God made the sun to light up our whole world during the day. The Bible tells us that on the first day, God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.
Invite your child to stand up and pretend to be the sun. Encourage them to sway, twirl, and move their arms like the rays of the sun. Play some upbeat music and have them dance and move to the music, thanking God for the sun.
Simpler: Younger children can simply sway back and forth while sitting or standing.
Challenge: Older children can add more complex movements like jumping, spinning, or acting out the sun's movement across the sky.
Great job thanking God for the sun with your Sunshine Dance! Let's review what we learned today. Who made the sun? (God did!) What does the sun do? (It lights up our day!) How did you feel when you were dancing and moving like the sun? Encourage your child to share their thoughts and feelings.
Dear God, thank you for making the bright, warm sun that lights up our day. Help us to always be grateful for your amazing creation. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about the stars that God made to shine in the night sky. I can't wait!
“God made everything!”
— Genesis 1:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Sing the memory verse to the tune of 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' while doing simple motions like clapping or swaying.
This lesson builds on the previous days' lessons about God creating light, day, and night. The focus is on specifically thanking God for the sun, which is a key part of God's creation.
Young children may have a hard time staying focused for the full 15 minutes. Be prepared to adjust the lesson as needed.
Signs that your child understands God made the sun, like pointing out the sun, asking to do the Sunshine Dance again, or expressing gratitude for the sun.