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2-YEAR-OLDS - AUGUST WEEK 4

AUGUST 26, 2018

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OVERVIEW

Centers Story Time

Worship Bible Story

Table Time Play Time

KEY QUESTION: WHO IS ALWAYS WITH ME?

BIG IDEA: GOD IS ALWAYS WITH ME.

BIBLE STORY: MANNA, QUAIL, AND WATER - EXODUS 16:4–18; 17:1–7

VERSE OF THE MONTH: "GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO." JOSHUA 1:9 NLT

KEY QUESTION: WHO IS ALWAYS WITH ME? · BIG IDEA: GOD IS ALWAYS WITH ME.

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POUR IT OUT In this activity, the children will play with water. Today we will hear about how God provided water to Moses and his people.

Supplies: 1. Deep rectangular bin 2. Water 3. Towel 4. Different items used for pouring (6–8 cups, measuring cups, watering cans, colanders, and

containers of all different sizes)

How-To: 1. Fill up the rectangular bin halfway with water. 2. Put all the items into the water. 3. Children will use the items to scoop up some water and pour it inside the bin.

Say This: Before the Activity: Who wants to play with some water? I love getting my hands a little wet while having fun too! Everyone, grab an item out of the water. Let's play!

During the Activity: You can scoop up some water and pour it out. You can even try to pour water into your friend's cup. Try not to splash. Now switch cups with your friend. Can you fill it all the way to the top?

After the Activity: Great job playing in the water and staying dry! Today we will hear about some people who really needed water!

FLOOR CENTER

Note: Never leave children unattended

around water.


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WHAT I NEED In this activity, we'll introduce the idea that God gives us the things we need. Today we'll hear about a time when God showed how much he loved his people by providing them with the things they needed.

Supplies: 1. Various items around the room (e.g., books, toys, craft supplies)

How-To: 1. Tell the kids you're going to play a game. You'll ask for an item, and they'll locate it and bring it

to you. 2. In a manner similar to “I Spy,” ask the children to find an object for you from around the room

(e.g., a doll, book, block, car, piece of paper, something yellow, something round) and bring the item to you.

3. Thank them for providing you with your requested item and ask for another.

Say This: Before the Activity: Who wants to play a game? I'm going to pretend I'm stuck in this spot, and I really, really need some things from around the room. Can you help me find what I need? (Let children respond.) Great! I'm going to stand here and ask you for something. It could be a book or a toy or anything we can see. Then your job is to find it and bring it to me. I know you are going to be such good helpers giving me what I need.

During the Activity: Who can find a (name of item from around the room) for me? (Let children respond.) Okay, go! (Verbally direct the kids if they're having difficulty.) Alright, now bring it back to me! Great job, (child's name)! Thank you for giving me what I needed—a (item)! Now who can find (another item)? (Continue as time allows.)

After the Activity: Thanks for helping me find all of those items. Today we will hear about some people who really needed something.

TOY CENTER


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TABLE CENTERFOOD FIND In this activity, we'll engage our senses and curiosity with play food. Today’s story tells about a time when God provided food for his people.

Supplies: 1. Large plastic bin 2. White crinkle paper 3. Toy food items (approx. 10)

How-To: 1. Fill the bin with crinkle paper, and hide a variety of toy food items in it. 2. Encourage the children to dig their hands inside the bin to find the hidden food. 3. Praise and engage the children as they find the items. Say This: Before the Activity: Wow! Look at this bin. It's so full of crinkly paper (crinkle the paper for emphasis), but I think I see more inside than just paper! (Pull out one of the toy food items.) Look what I found—a (food item). Isn't that amazing? I was just feeling a little hungry, and look what I found! I wonder what other yummy foods might be in here. Do you want to help me dig inside to see what else we can find? (Let children respond.)

During the Activity: Okay, let's dig our hands in this bin and see what else is in here. (Encourage the children to reach into the bin.) Oh, yay! (Child's name) found a (name of item). Yum! I love eating (name of item), do you? What color is it? What shape does the (name of item) look like? What else can we find? (Continue to play and praise.)

After the Activity: Finding all of that food was fun, but now I’m really hungry. Today we will hear about some people who really needed food.

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WORSHIP

Song: “Wherever, Whatever”

How-To: 1. Guide children to gather around you. 2. Preview and practice the motions with the kids before you start the song. 3. Practice the Bible verse with the motions.

Say This: WORSHIP LEADER: Hey, boys and girls! I am so excited that we get to sing, dance, and say our Bible verse together! We also get to learn about how God is always with you and [Big Idea] God is always with me! [Key Question] Who is always with me?

CHILDREN and WORSHIP LEADER: [Big Idea] God is always with me!

WORSHIP LEADER: Let’s sing a song about how [Big Idea] God is always with me!

Lead children in singing “Wherever, Whatever.”

WORSHIP LEADER: Great singing! Now let’s say our Bible verse. All together, follow me!

CHILDREN and WORSHIP LEADER: “God (point up) is with you (clasp your hands together in front of you) wherever you go (march in place)” Joshua 1:9. (Open your hands like a book.)

WORSHIP LEADER: Wow! That was great! Let’s say it one more time.

CHILDREN and WORSHIP LEADER: “God (point up) is with you (clasp your hands together in front of you) wherever you go (march in place)” Joshua 1:9. (Open your hands like a book.)

WORSHIP LEADER: Great job! Thanks for saying the verse and singing with me today, friends. I will see you next time!

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KEY QUESTION: WHO IS ALWAYS WITH ME? · BIG IDEA: GOD IS ALWAYS WITH ME. BIBLE STORY: MANNA, QUAIL, AND WATER - EXODUS 16:4–18; 17:1–7

STORY TIME


BIBLE STORY

Supplies: 1. Bible 2. Brown crinkle paper 3. Tan crinkle paper 4. Spray mister

How-To: 1. Guide children to gather around you. 2. Open the Bible and lay it in front of you. 3. Have the supplies next to you.

Say This: STORYTELLER: My tummy has been growling all day. I need some food. The Bible tells us about a time when God’s people were on a long trip and they needed food too. God was with them and gave them what they needed. At night, God gave his people meat to eat. (Spread out brown crinkle paper.) Everyone gathered up what they needed. (Gather up the paper really quickly.) And then everyone ate. Pretend to eat with me. (Pretend to eat.)

Then they went to sleep. Everyone pretend to sleep. (Lay your head down on your hands, and then spread out the tan crinkle paper.)

Wake up! What do you see? (Let children respond.) When they woke up the next morning, there was bread on the ground for everyone!

Everyone had enough to eat. Every evening there was meat (spread out more brown crinkle paper), and every morning there was bread (spread out more tan crinkle paper)!

Just like the people who take care of you give you food when you’re hungry, God gave them food when they were hungry.

Later, they were thirsty and needed water. And God gave them water! (Gently spray with water.)

God was with them and gave them what they needed. God is with you too and will give you what you need! God is always with you, and [Big Idea] God is always with me! [Key Question] Who is always with me?

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BIBLE STORY (CONTINUED)

CHILDREN and STORYTELLER: [Big Idea] God is always with me!

STORYTELLER: That’s right! God is always with us, and he will give us what we need. Let’s pray and thank God for being with us.

PRAYER STORYTELLER: Dear God, thank you for always being with us and giving us what we need. We love you, God. Amen.

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FILL MY PLATE Supplies: 1. “Fill My Plate” Activity Page (1 label per child, printed on OL875 labels) 2. White paper plates (1 per child) 3. Food stickers (variety)

How-To: 1. Give each child a plate and a variety of food stickers from which to choose. 2. Put the “Fill My Plate” label on the back center of the plates. 3. Help the children “fill” their plates with food stickers.

Say This: Before the Activity: Today we heard about a time when God's people were very hungry. When you're hungry, what kinds of food do you want to eat? (Let children respond.) Yum! Those are some very delicious foods! When God's people needed food, what did God do? (Let them respond.) That's right! He gave them food because he loved them! God loves us too, and he will give us what we need—things like food and water.

During the Activity: Let's take our plates and fill them with all sorts of yummy food so we can remember our story from today. What is your favorite food? (Engage the kids in a discussion about the food they pick for their plates.)

After the Activity: Our plates are covered in food! You can take these plates home to help remind you that God is with us and gives us everything we need. [Key Question] Who is always with me? [Big Idea] God is always with me!

TABLE TIME



PLAY TIME

FOOD TOSS Supplies: 1. Parachute 2. Play food

How-To: 1. Spread the parachute on the floor. 2. Place the food all over the room in plain sight. 3. Encourage the kids to go find the food and bring it to the parachute. 4. Have the children stand around the parachute, grab an edge, and lift it. 5. Instruct them how to shake the parachute (e.g., fast, slow, low, high).

Say This: Before the Activity: Today we learned about a time when God gave his people food—LOTS of food! Can you help me find the food in this room? God was with the people and took care of them. God is with us too, and he will take care of us. Help me find the food and put it in the middle of the parachute. Let's all stand around this parachute and play a game! During the Activity: Everyone, grab onto the edge of the parachute and lift! Let's all shake the parachute! God is with us, and he takes care of us. He gives us good food to eat. (Shake the food.) Wow! God gives us what we need! Now let's shake the parachute up high! Shake it low! Now fast! Now slow! Great job, everyone! I am so glad God is with us and takes care of us! [Key Question] Who is always with me? [Big Idea] God is always with me.

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