"It Was Good" Teaching Ideas

Theme Verse: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31a NIV

"And It Was So" Teaching Ideas

Theme Verse: “It is He who made the earth by His power” Jeremiah 10:12a NASB  Motion: Flex arms for power

Genesis 1, 2, & 3 Teaching Series Overview

This is an overview of teaching ideas for 3 weeks. The topics are from Genesis chapters 1, 2, and 3. It is geared towards the preschoolers and early school aged children in your home. 

1. "And It Was So" 
2. "It Was Good"
3. "Why Do We Need A Savior?"

5 Things to Remember When Singing With Toddlers - Toddler Tuesday

1. Sing short songs with motions. Short catchy songs with motions are great for toddlers.  Songs like this include "The B-I-B-L-E", "It's Bubbling", "God Is Good To Me", "We've Got A Great Big Wonderful God". Motions are a great way to engage a toddler, even if they can't sing all the words to a song. You can also shorten a song, such as the chorus to "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms".  Your toddlers can sit in your lap as you lean together. 

August 2014 Newsletter

What to look for this month:

• Teaching ideas for Genesis 1, 2 and 3. I will be focusing on how God as the Creator is wise and strong.  I will also be looking at why man needs a Savior.  How exciting to be teaching part of the the gospel!
• Lyrics to 10 songs added to the Bible Song List 
• Toddler Tuesday 

Past posts to check out:

• With school starting, it is always good to consider Proverbs 1:7.  Teaching our children awe and reverence for God is a valuable gift. 
• You may want to check out this children's Bible resource recommendation. Upcoming teaching ideas on the blog will be going to Biblical records about people. I have found using a children's Bible to be helpful.  I like how the Read With Me Bible doesn't add in additional words that aren't in the Bible.

What Happened Last Month on the Blog:

• Instagram:  After taking a break I'm back on Instagram. Follow the blog on Instagram to stay current with new blog post.  
• Children's Bible Song List: I started a new page on the blog, the Children's Bible Song List. Check this out for ideas of Bible songs to sing with your kids. Over the next months I will be posting lyrics to songs, to hopefully be even more helpful. 
• "It is Good to Sing Praises to God": This was the teaching series last month.  What a joy to sing praises to God together with our children!

Hill Family Update:
This last month we had lots of fun enjoying God's Creation at the ocean, in the woods, waterfalls from rivers, in the garden, and at the zoo.

© Brigette Hill, 2014