God Watches Over Us

⭐Children will learn that God cares and watches over them even when they believe they are all alone.

Learning Objective

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Children will learn that God cares and watches over them even when they believe they are all alone.

Bible Verse

BIBLE VERSE

“[God said,] “…I will be with you…” ”

Isaiah 43:2

Lesson Description

LESSON DESCRIPTION

Children will notice that David is all alone except for his sheep. They notice that David, the sheep, and the puppets are happy and not afraid at night. This is true because the stars shine from the night sky. The stars remind David and all of us that God made them to give light while He watches over us, even when it is dark.

Estimated Time

ESTIMATED TIME

45 - 60
Minutes

Materials Needed

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Bible
  • Coloring pages
  • Crayons
  • Star shaped cookie cutters (if available)
  • TV or video viewing device
  • Device for playing audio files
Materials Needed

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

DOWNLOADS

PDF David the Shepherd
Coloring Page (PDF)
Downloads

MEDIA LINKS

PDF "David the Shepherd Boy"
(Video) PDF "The Shepherd's Song"
(Song)
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 said,] “…I will be with you…” Hold up the coloring page (colored in neatly) Ask the puppet, then the children, “Do you know what our story is about today? It’s about a shepherd boy named David who is watching over his sheep. See how dark it is, but David is not afraid because the stars light up the night sky.”
3Video⌄
Show the “The Star Song” video on your available TV or device.
4Video Review / Discussion / Takeaway⌄
Show the coloring page. Teacher asks, “Can you find David? Where is the sky?" Help children count the stars. "Have you seen the moon and stars in the sky at night? Where is the sky today?" Explain how God’s sun lights the day, and His stars light up the night. God watches over us and guides us. Teach with motions: “God”(point up), “says,” (fingers together, hand from mouth outward), “I” (point upward) “will be with you.” (arms hugging chest). Repeat together.
5Activity⌄
Provide each child with coloring page and crayons to color stars (yellow or white) on dark night sky. Then, color David, sheep, and puppets.
6Snack / Play Time⌄
Serve snack, if applicable, then lead in a prayer of thanks. Allow play time as needed.
7Song⌄
Play “He's Got the Whole World” on your available TV or audio device.
8Song Takeaway / Discussion⌄
Review how God watches over us and also the whole world, the wind and the rain, [the moon and stars], and even the “little bitty babies.” And, God gives us people to watch over us like Mommies and Daddies, Grandparents, etc. Repeat the memory verse together.
9Activity⌄
Children color large stars on back of coloring page, and trace outline of more stars in blank space. Color them if time permits.
10Summary Wrap-Up⌄
Review the Bible verse with signs, then close in prayer.

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