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Hands Can Clap for Jesus

God Made My Hands

Day 38of 180
Week 8of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God made hands for praising Him

2

Practice clapping rhythms and praising God

3

Develop joy in worshiping Jesus

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 47:1

“Oh clap your hands, all you nations! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!”

— Psalm 47:1 (WEB)

Shows how God wants us to praise Him with our hands and voices

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tambourine or small drum (optional)
  • Worship music
  • BibleMouse Printables Library praise hands coloring sheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about building with hands

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about hands yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

God gave us hands to praise Him and show love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God created your hands
  • Hands can clap to worship Jesus
  • Praising God makes Him happy
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me how to clap?
  • What sounds can you make with your hands?
3Activity: Praise Hands Dance Party (6 min)
movement

Clap and dance to worship music

📝 Instructions:
  1. Play gentle worship music
  2. Demonstrate different clapping rhythms
  3. Encourage child to clap and move
  4. Praise God together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sit and clap slowly

Challenge: Create own clapping patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Recap praising God with hands

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about hands today?
  • How can we praise Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for giving me hands to clap and praise You!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how hands can show love

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 139:14

“God made me special!”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-song repetition with hand motions, touching different body parts

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children learn worship through physical movement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic about praising God
  • Let child lead some clapping
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during music and movement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's joy and engagement in praising

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color BibleMouse praise hands worksheet
  • Make a simple tambourine with paper plates and bells

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