SUGGESTED DATE:week of September 18

LEADER BIBLE STUDY In the previous session, we reviewed God’s creative process for populating the earth

with a variety of living animals. Now we turn to the creation of humanity. Notice

that God made an immeasurable leap in His value of humans relative to the rest of

creation. He created mankind, both male and female, in His image (Genesis 1:27).

This means that humans have characteristics like God Himself. We can communicate

in complex languages and can make moral choices. Most importantly, we have a

spiritual nature and can have a personal relationship with God.

God commanded the man and woman to procreate and be stewards of His

creation. He provided them with food and a perfect environment to live.

Genesis 2 provides details of God’s creation of man, called Adam in chapter 3.

God made the man from the dust of the earth. Unlike the animals created earlier, God

breathed life into the man! God placed him in a beautiful garden. He told the man to

name the animals. No creature, however, was adequate as a companion for the man,

so God put him to sleep and formed a woman from his rib. Today’s study ends with

the biblical definition of marriage.

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GOD MADE PEOPLE

LIFE POINT: God made people.

LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNINGGod created people able to make choices.

BIBLE PASSAGEGenesis 1:26-31; 2:7,15-24

WEEKLY VERSELove your father and mother. Deuteronomy 5:16

UNIT VERSEIn the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1

CREATION

16 U n i t 1, S e S S i o n 3

Decide when to have group time; then select learning

activities to use before and/or after group time.

CHOOSEYour Own

SCHEDULE

›Pack Item 2: “Unit 1 Verses”

›Teaching Pictures 1-3 (Bonus Ideas on back)

›CD

›DVD

›A large piece of paper, a marker, and a numbered cube

GROUP TIME

►Remember things God made. Show Teaching Pictures 1 and 2. Prompt kids to

touch a picture and name something God made that they remember from that story.

Make a list of the things kids name on a large piece of paper.

►Pray. Open the Bible to Genesis 1:1 and read the Unit Verse. Guide kids to take turns

praying and thanking God for the things He created. Encourage each child to say:

“Thank You, God, for �����.” Close the prayer by thanking God for Jesus.

►Tell the Bible story. Explain that today the kids will hear about the last thing God

made. Hold the Bible open at Genesis 1. Tell the Bible story in your own words.

GOD MADE PEOPLE—Based on Genesis 1:26-31; 2:7,15-24

God had created a beautiful world. The last thing God made was people.

God said, “People will be different from the other things made. They will rule over

the animals, fish, and birds. They will care for the earth.”

God had spoken to create everything else He had made. This time He used

dust from the ground and made a man. God breathed life into the man.

God put the man in the garden of Eden to work in it and take care of it.

God said, “You can eat from any tree but one. Do not eat from that special tree.”

God said, “The man should not be alone.”

God brought the animals to the man. The man named all the animals. But

God knew that none of the animals would be the right kind of helper for the man.

God made the man fall asleep. He took a rib from the man and made a woman.

The man’s name was Adam. The woman was Eve. (Genesis 3:20) They were

the first people.

►Recall the Bible story. Add “people” to your list of things God made. Show Teaching

Picture 3. Direct the kids to tell a friend one thing they remember about the story. As

the kids are seated, ask them to tell everyone what they heard or what they told.

►Tell the Life Point: God made people. Guide the kids to say the words with you.

►Learn a Bible verse. Display Deuteronomy 5:16 and show where it is found in the

Bible. Tell the kids that when God made people He made mothers and fathers. Say

the verse with the kids. Ask a volunteer to roll a numbered cube. Count that many

kids. Tell those kids to stand and say the verse together. Ask another volunteer to roll

the cube and count a different group of kids to say the verse. Repeat a few times.

►Sing. Play and sing “God Made You and Me” (track 1).

►Wrap it up. Show the “God Made People: Life Action” video.

B I B L E S T U D I E S F O R L I F E K I N D E R G A R T E N 17

BIBLE-LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEASURE WITH BLOCKS ›Print on the paper How many blocks long are you? Attach the paper to the wall near the blocks. Lay markers nearby.

• Read the words on the paper. Guide a child to lie on the floor. Other kids can lay

blocks end to end beside the friend on the floor. Then they can count the blocks to

see “how many long” the friend is.

• Lead the child to print his name on the paper and print the number beside it.

• Encourage others to take turns lying on the floor and being measured.

• Show the Teaching Picture and talk about the Bible story.

• Read Genesis 1:1 from a Bible. Ask the kids to say the verse with you. Tell the kids that

when God made the world, He made people. God made the girls and boys. (blocks)

MAKE A VERSE POSTER • Print the words of Genesis 1:1 on several pieces of paper, leaving space for kids to

draw or add stickers. Display the verse with the pictures from the CD.

• Ask what the kids remember about how God made the world.

• Use the pictures to recall things God made and the days on which He made them.

• Suggest kids make posters about the Unit Verse. Kids can use the preprinted verses

or print the verse themselves. They can draw pictures or add stickers to their posters.

Encourage them to include pictures of people on their posters.

• Talk about today’s story. Tell the kids that God made people. (art)

WORK PUZZLES ›Mark Deuteronomy 5:16 in the Bible.

• Encourage kids to work the puzzles. Talk about the Bible stories you have had this

month.

• Lead kids to complete the maze on the activity page. Read the finished sentence.

• Tell the kids that God made people. Talk about today’s Bible story.

• Ask the kids to name people they know who are important to them. (If necessary,

prompt someone to say “parents.”) Ask why those people are important to them.

• Open to the marked verse and read Deuteronomy 5:16. Ask who made mothers and

fathers. Say the verse together. (puzzles)

›Teaching Picture 3

›Wooden blocks, a large piece of paper, and markers

›Pack Item 2: “Unit 1 Verses”

›“Days of Creation Pictures” (CD)

›Bible

›Markers, 12-by-18-inch paper, shape stickers, and nature stickers

›Kids Activity Pages

›Bible

›Creation Wooden Box Puzzle (LifeWay 001276454), My Friends Wooden Puzzles (LifeWay 005266977), wooden puzzles and floor puzzles of nature scenes or animals, and pencils

18 U n i t 1, S e S S i o n 3

USE MIRRORS ›Print the Life Point on paper: God made people. (CD) and display it near the mirrors.

• Invite kids to look in the mirrors and talk about their features.

• Show them how to print on mirrors with dry erase markers. Suggest kids print the

Life Point on the mirrors. (They can use the printed words as a guide.)

• Allow kids to draw on the mirrors. They can erase their lines with dust cloths.

• Tell the kids that God made people.

• Provide paper and crayons for kids to draw self-portraits; they can look in the mirrors

to see their own features. (nature)

MAKE PLAY DOUGH • Invite kids to help you make play dough. They can pour ingredients into bowls and

help stir the mixture.

• Guide them to stand aside as you cook the play dough in the electric skillet.

• Talk about the Bible story as you cook the play dough.

• Remove the dough and knead it on the table. (Be careful—it will be very warm!)

When it cools enough, break it into smaller pieces for kids to knead.

• Ask the kids to name things that God made. Suggest they use the play dough to

make things that remind them of things God made.

• Tell the kids that God made people. He told them to take care of the world He made.

• Pray and thank God for making people and the whole world. (dramatic play)

BONUS ACTIVITIES

WEAR DRESS-UP CLOTHESProvide a variety of present-day dress-up clothing for kids to use. As they play with

the clothing, say the Life Point: God made people. Point out that people have different

kinds of work to do. People grow and change. God loves people.

USE THE COLORING SHEETPrint the page (CD) and provide crayons. Talk about the Bible story as children work.

Option: Send the sheet home as a story reminder the kids can color during the week.

CLEAN UPPlay music of your choice as you guide the kids to help clean up the room.

›Standing non-breakable mirror, non-breakable hand mirrors, dry erase markers, dust cloths, paper, and crayons

›Pack Item 6: “Play Dough Recipe”

› Ingredients for making play dough (flour, salt, cooking oil, cream of tartar, water, food color); an electric skillet; bowls and measuring cups; a wooden spoon; and play dough tools

God made people.LIFE POINT

B I B L E S T U D I E S F O R L I F E K I N D E R G A R T E N 19

LBIBLE FUN ACTIVITIES

SNACKInclude the children in the distribution of the snack. Ask for one or more volunteers to

pray. Lead the kindergartners to clean up after the snack. Thank them for their help.

MOVE TO GROUP TIMEDirect the kids to move toward or around the group time area, taking baby steps. Ask

them to take kid steps; grown-up steps; old grandpa steps. Ask them to be seated for

group time.

TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY

►INTRODUCE the Bible Story

• Explain that most people start out as a baby, become a child, and then a grown-

up. Explain that the people in today’s story were a little different.

►SUMMARIZE the Bible Story

• God had spoken to create everything else.

• God made the first man from dust, then breathed life into him.

• God knew the man should not be alone.

• None of the animals were a good helper for the man.

• God made the man sleep, then made a woman from the man’s rib.

►REVIEW the Bible Story

• How had God created almost all of the world?

• How did God make the first man?

• Which animal was a good helper for the man?

• How did God make the first woman?

►EMPHASIZE the Life Point

• Tell the kids that God made people.

LIFE POINTGod made people.

UNIT VERSE

In the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1

WEEKLY VERSE

Love your father and mother. Deuteronomy 5:16

GOD MADE PEOPLE

UNIT 1•SESSION 3BONUS TEACHING HOUR

FOR Kindergarten

ROOM

YOUR TEACHING PARTNER(S)

DATE OF USE

B I B L E S T U D I E S F O R L I F E K I N D E R G A R T E N B T H -7

Thank you for serving!

SING TOGETHERSing to the tune “Are You Sleeping?”:

God made people, God made people,

On day six, on day six.

God made Adam, God made Eve,

God loved them, God loved them.

SAY THE MEMORY VERSEOpen the Bible to Deuteronomy 5:16 and read it

aloud. Guide the kids to say the verse with you. Ask

girls to say the first half and boys the second half.

Repeat a few times. Switch parts and repeat the

verse again.

PRAYThank God for the world He created. Thank Him for

each child, calling the kids’ names as you pray.

BIBLE-LEARNING ACTIVITIESA. Wash the doll. Put an inch of water in a

dishpan. Place a plastic doll and towel on

the table with the dishpan. Invite a child to

wash the doll. Talk about the Bible story as

she works. Tell her that God made people.

God loves people. People are different from

everything else God made.

B. Paint a garden. Provide watercolors, brushes,

and heavyweight white paper. Lead kids to

use watercolors to paint pictures of a garden.

Explain that God made Adam and Eve and put

them in a garden to live. He told Adam to care

for the garden. Say the Life Point: God made

people. Ask a child what he remembers about

the Bible story.

C. Read books. Create a quiet place to sit and

read. Offer books about things God made and

nature magazines (or nature books available

in the room). Mark Genesis 1 in a Bible. As

kids read and look at the books, talk about

the world God made. Explain that God made

people. People grow and learn to do all kinds

of things. The kids are learning to read. They

can learn about the Bible. Open the Bible and

point to the Bible story. Find the word “God”

in the Bible.

D. Play “Follow the Leader.” Line up with a

few kids. Begin to walk around the room

and make various movements. Tell kids to

follow and mimic your movements. After a

few minutes, move to the end of the line and

follow the new leader. After a few minutes,

the leader taps the child behind him and

moves to the end of the line. Tell the kids

that God made people. People can move in

different ways and do different things.

CLEAN UPA few minutes before clean up, warn the kids that

they will need to clean up soon and should finish

their work. Thank kids as they begin to put away

materials. Guide them to move to the group area as

they finish their tasks.

TOSS A BALLSit in a circle. Toss a foam ball (or paper wad) around

the circle. As kids toss, they can say one word of

the Life Point, repeating it over and over. Catch the

ball and recall the Bible story. Start tossing the ball

again, saying the words of Deuteronomy 5:16 or

Genesis 1:1.

DISMISSGive a fist bump to each child as you say: “God

made people.” Kids can gather their belongings

and artwork and leave with their parents.

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UNIT 1. SESSION 3 God Made People UNIT VERSEIn the beginning God

made the world.— G E N E S I S 1 : 1

B I B L E S T U D I E S F O R L I F E K I N D E R G A R T E N 7

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CREATION®

KINDERGARTEN

GOD MADE PEOPLEGENESIS 1:26-31; 2:7,15-24

God had created a beautiful world. The last thing God made was people.God said, “People will be different from the other things made. They will rule over the animals, fish, and birds. They will care for the earth.”God had spoken to create everything else He had made. This time He used dust from the ground and made a man. God breathed life into the man.

God put the man in the garden of Eden to work in it and take care of it.God said, “You can eat from any tree but one. Do not eat from that special tree.”

God said, “The man should not be alone.”God brought the animals to the man. The man named all the animals. But God knew that none of the animals would be the right kind of helper for the man.

God made the man fall asleep. He took a rib from the man and made a woman.The man’s name was Adam. The woman was Eve. (Genesis 3:20) They were the first people.

WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE: Love your father and mother. Deuteronomy 5:16LIFE POINT: God made people.

TAKE IT FURTHER:

Check out God Made People section of the

Bible Studies for Life: Kids Family App.

LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING:

God created people able to make choices.

THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE: Parents, your child learned about God’s most special creation—people! God made people different from all His other creations. God created people in His own image. God made you and your family special.

LIVE IT OUT: Help your child make a list of all the things she can do. Comment that God made her special and able to do many things. If you have a younger preschooler, comment as she learns new things that God made her able to learn.

BIBLE AND ME:

Sunday: Isaiah 43:1 Monday: Romans 8:39 Tuesday: Luke 15:10 Wednesday: 1 John 4:14 Thursday: Philippians 3:20 Friday: John 14:6 Saturday: Jude 25

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UNIT 1 BANNERKindergarten Leader Pack, Fall 2016

Instructions: Use as directed during Unit 1.1

UNIT 1 VERSESKindergarten Leader Pack, Fall 2016

Instructions: Cut apart the verses. Mark the appropriate verse in the Bible each week or display the verse for kids to reference. 2

P lay Dough

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UNIT 1 WEEKLY PARENT EMAILS Bible Studies For Life Kindergarten, Fall 2016 © 2016 LifeWay. Published in the United States of America. Instructions: Copy, personalize, and send to parents weekly. Unit 1, Session 1: GOD MADE THE WORLD Genesis 1:1-19; 2:2 Unit Verse: In the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1 Weekly Bible Verse: In the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1 The Bible Meets Life: Parents, today your child began a study of creation. Today’s story was about the first four days of creation. How can you help your child learn to appreciate the wonders of God’s creation? Live It Out: Late summer and early fall are great times for outdoor exploring. Use these times outdoors to call attention to all that God has made. Take time to pray with your child and thank God for His creation. _____________________________________________________________________ Unit 1, Session 2: GOD MADE ANIMALS Genesis 1:20-25,30; 2:2 Unit Verse: In the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1 Weekly Bible Verse: God made the animals. Genesis 1:25 The Bible Meets Life: Parents, in today’s study of creation, your child learned about all the animals that God created. In two days God created every animal on earth. What is your child’s favorite animal that God created?? Live It Out: Children love animals. If you have a pet, give your child some responsibility for helping care for that pet. Depending on your child’s age, he can help give food and water, bathe, walk, and clean up after the pet. Remind your child that the pet is a creation of God. _____________________________________________________________________

Unit 1, Session 3: GOD MADE PEOPLE Genesis 1:26-31; 2:7,15-24 Unit Verse: In the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1 Weekly Bible Verse: Love your father and mother. Deuteronomy 5:16 The Bible Meets Life: Parents, your child learned about God’s most special creation—people! God made people different from all His other creations. God created people in His own image. God made you and your family special. Live It Out: Help your child make a list of all the things she can do. Comment that God made her special and able to do many things. If you have a younger preschooler, comment as she learns new things that God made her able to learn. _____________________________________________________________________ Unit 1, Session 4: THE FIRST FAMILY Genesis 4:1-7 Unit Verse: In the beginning God made the world. Genesis 1:1 Weekly Bible Verse: Show love to family members. Romans 12:10 The Bible Meets Life: Parents, today your child heard about the first family. God created people to live in families. God’s plan for children is to live in a family. What is special about your family? Live It Out: Take time to look at family pictures in an album, especially pictures of family members your child may not see often. Help your child become more familiar with those family members by telling him things you know about them. Remind your child that God gave him a family.

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GOD MADE YOU AND ME

God made the day,

God made the night,

God made everything,

Yes, that’s right!

God made the sun,

God made the moon,

God made everything,

Yes, it’s true!

He made the world, so big and round,

Oceans blue and fluffy clouds,

Chirping birds and buzzing bees,

God made you and me.

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God had created a beautiful world. The last thing God made was people. God said, “People will be different from the other things made. They will rule over the animals, fish, and birds. They will care for the earth.” God had spoken to create everything else He had made. This time He used dust from the ground and made a man. God breathed life into the man. God put the man in the garden of Eden to work in it and take care of it. God said, “You can eat from any tree but one. Do not eat from that special tree.” God said, “The man should not be alone.” God brought the animals to the man. The man named all the animals. But God knew that none of the animals would be the right kind of helper for the man. God made the man fall asleep. He took a rib from the man and made a woman.The man’s name was Adam. The woman was Eve. (Genesis 3:20) They were the first people.

GOD MADE PEOPLE—Based on Genesis 1:26-31; 2:7,15-24

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Bible Studies For Life Kindergarten, Fall 2016 © 2016 LifeWay. Published in the United States of America

Children all over the world are important to Jesus. He loves them and wants them to learn about Him when they are very young. Christian workers, like Kimberly Cain in West Africa, love the children like Jesus does.

Sometimes Kimberly teaches kids as they sit on mats on the dusty ground. Sometimes she teaches kids at a local church where the roof is made of woven grass. That church building might not look like yours, but the children in West Africa are learning the same stories from the Bible that you are!

Kimberly uses a storying cloth to tell stories from the Bible. Each picture on the cloth tells a story. Kimberly tells children the story of creation and continues with stories about Jesus so children can grow up knowing Him and telling others about Him.

Ways to pray for the people and missionaries in West Africa:

• Pray that missionaries will be willing and able to learn the language spoken by the people so they can tell the people about Jesus.

• Pray for missionaries as they adjust to a different culture in a part of the world where the temperature stays very hot all year.

• Pray that the children of West Africa will learn to follow Jesus at a young age.

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