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Brothers and Sisters Are Special

God Gives Us Families

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that brothers and sisters are a gift from God

2

Learn how to show love to siblings

3

Recognize that families can be different but special

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 133:1

“See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!”

— Psalm 133:1 (WEB)

Shows the special bond God intends for siblings

📦 Materials Needed

  • Family photos
  • Crayons
  • Drawing paper
  • BibleMouse family finger puppets
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today in BibleMouse, we're learning about how special brothers and sisters are!

💭 Review Question: Who remembers what we learned about families yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

God gives some families brothers and sisters to love and play with. Sometimes siblings can be our very best friends!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Brothers and sisters help each other
  • We can show love to our siblings
  • Every family is special to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Do you have a brother or sister?
  • How can you be kind to your siblings?
3Activity: Sibling Love Craft (6 min)
discussion

Draw a picture of you playing with your brother or sister (or a friend if you don't have siblings)

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a piece of drawing paper
  2. Use crayons to draw yourself and your sibling
  3. Tell mommy or daddy about your picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace your hand to make a 'family hand' picture

Challenge: Create a story about playing with your sibling

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about brothers and sisters

📝 Review Questions:
  • Are brothers and sisters special?
  • How can we show love to our family?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for my family and for brothers and sisters. Help me love them well.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about grandparents who love us!

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 6:26

“God takes care of us!”

— Matthew 6:26 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions: Point to self on 'us', make sweeping arm motion on 'God', give a big hug on 'takes care'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Sibling relationships can be complex for young children

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle language about siblings
  • Validate all family structures
  • Encourage positive interactions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children often struggle with sharing and being kind

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of empathy or kindness toward siblings

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse family finger puppets to act out loving sibling scenarios
  • Sing a simple song about family love from BibleMouse Song Collection

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