Small group Leader Blog

March 3rd, Lesson 1 of 5....

Monthly theme:  Jesus wants to be my friend forever!
 

Announcements:

• NO music this Sunday.   Next Music is March 10th! 

• I will have a story copied for you to use this week.  Amazing illustrations. 

• Curriculum link: www.whatisorange.org

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• Please make time to pray with your children!  There is also a prayer you could reference at the end of the "Make it Real" section of the curriculum. This is as important as the story.  

•  Text me with any questions or needs:  502-553-9347 or amy@ccum.net 

  
 This week:  Lesson 1 0f 5 :Jesus Heals the Blind man.  Jesus will help us.

• Click here and watchMarch's  3 min.overview video.  "Wow" is our response Jesus-he's amazing!

"Wow" is the theme this month as we share how amazing Jesus is...he healed peopled, helped them, and ultimately died for us and was resurrected.  The preschoolers may be really learning about the Easter story for the first time. WOW!!

 

March Scripture: "I am with you always." Matthew 28:20..  Remember to review the scripture with the children each week (motions are in the curriculum under make it true section.)

 

Bible Story:  (found under Make it True) Jesus heals the blind man.  This is another favorite Bible story and the kids can learn how much Jesus loved others.  He wants to be our forever friend too.  Review the story in the curriculum, so you understand the points to get across, but I will have a beautifully copied story in your room for you to use in telling this story.  

 
Activities: Thoughts on some of the activities:

Blind movements:  Have kids follow instructions while their eyes are closed. Easy!!!

What do I feel:    This is a favorite kids love.  This will keep them guessing!  Easy props and you could sub in different props if needed. 

Balloon chase:     I would call this balloon walk rather than chase, but might be fun to practice saying the scripture verse.  You could even take the kids down to the gym for this one!  Fun outing.  We have balloons and plenty of string/yarn. 

Crafts:

BFF Bookmark:  A fun easy craft.  We have stickers and glitter.  Glitter sounds scary but they love it and we have an easy way to do it using trays, so it won't be so messy. 

Mud face: This might scare you, but sensory activities like this sometimes really hit the mark.  Julie and I can help if needed! 

Prayer time: Gather in prayer sometime throughout the morning! Ask the kids what you can pray about!