Lesson One — Little Leaders

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God Sees My Heart

⭐Helping children learn that God has a plan for them no matter how small they are.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Children will learn that even though they may be little today, God sees their heart and has a plan for them.

BIBLE VERSE

“...God sees our heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7

LESSON DESCRIPTION

Children will notice that David is smaller than his big brothers, yet he trusts that God sees his heart. Through David’s songs, facial expressions, and caring spirit, children will discover that God has a special plan for David’s life — even as he faithfully watches over his sheep.

ESTIMATED TIME

45 - 60
Minutes

MATERIALS NEEDED

Bible
Coloring pages
Crayons
Stethoscope (if available)
TV or video viewing device
Device for playing audio files

CLASSROOM SETUP

Child-size table/chairs
Prepare TV or video viewing device and arrange seating accordingly (floor space or chairs)
Prepare audio device (TV, laptop, mobile phone, etc)
Print activity sheets in advance

DOWNLOADS

David the Shepherd
Coloring Page (PDF)

MEDIA LINKS

"David the Shepherd Boy"
(Video)

"The Shepherd's Song"
(Song)

PRINT LESSON PLAN

  1Welcome⌄Greet the children and prepare them for the lesson.

  2Big Idea⌄With children seated, use a simple dialog with a Little Leaders puppet, if available, to introduce the big idea. Suggested: “Our Bible verse today is, ‘God sees our heart.’ Do you know where your heart is?” Ask the puppet, then the children. Motion to chest. “Put your hand on your chest and feel your heart beating. God made us and He made our hearts,” point to chest, “and our minds,” point to head. “God sees us and He has a wonderful plan for us. Let’s watch how a boy named David loved God and trusted Him even though he was little.”

  3Video⌄Show the “David the Shepherd Boy” video on your available TV or device.

  4Video Review / Discussion / Takeaway⌄Show the coloring page of David and his big brothers. “Can you find David here? David was smaller than his big brothers, but David trusted God. He knew God saw him and watched over him. God helped David be strong to care for his sheep even though he was little. Remember our Bible verse for today: ‘God sees our heart.’” Teach with motions: “God,” point up, “sees,” point to eyes, “our heart,” point to chest. Repeat together.

  5Activity⌄Color the page of David among his big brothers, with sheep and landscape.

  6Snack / Play Time⌄Serve snack, if applicable, then lead in a prayer of thanks. Allow play time as needed.

  7Song⌄Play “The Shepherd’s Song” on your available TV or device.

  8Song Takeaway / Discussion⌄Follow up to build on the video review. Repeat the memory verse together.

  9Activity⌄Stand children side by side and measure them, or trace their hands on one large sheet of paper. Say: “Look how each of us is different, but God sees each of us and has a plan for each of us.”

  10Summary Wrap-Up⌄Review the Bible verse with signs, then close in prayer.