Scripture: I Samuel 3
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes: pg 152
The Beginner's Bible: pg 160
My Story Bible: pg 36-37
Through the Bible Felt: pg 96
Tune: B-I-N-G-O
Samuel lived in God's house
He lived with the priest Eli
Samuel learned about God
Samuel learned about God
Samuel learned about God
He lived with priest Eli
Introduce your preschoolers to the God's love with our fun and engaging Old Testament Curriculum. Filled with interactive Bible stories, play-based activities, and learning crafts, this Curriculum brings the teachings of the Old Testament to life in a way young children will understand and enjoy.
I will listen to what God the LORD says.
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.
Psalm 32:8 ESV
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
Proverbs 3:6 ESV
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Isaiah 30:21 NIV
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
James 1:22 NLT
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
John 10:27 NKJV
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
1 Samuel 3:10 ESV
And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant hears."
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Matthew 7:24 NLT
Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
For Family Use: Print the Ear Headband template onto cardstock paper. Cut out. Staple to a 1" headband for the child to slip on their head. The child can wear these while you talk about being attentive to God’s voice.
Choose one child to be "Simon," who will issue physical instructions to the rest of the players (e.g., jump in the air, rub your head, stand on one foot). Players must only follow instructions that begin with the phrase "Simon says." For example, if Simon says, "Simon says jump in the air," players should jump.
Players are eliminated from the game if they follow commands that do not start with "Simon says" or if they fail to follow a command that does. The goal for Simon is to get all the other players 'out' as quickly as possible. The last player remaining who successfully follows instructions wins the game.
This game teaches children to listen carefully, follow directions and obey, helping them develop their attention skills and obedience.
For younger children, remove the "Simon Says" requirement and just mirror actions.
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Set up a pretend temple area using pillows and blankets where children can "sleep" like Samuel did and imagine being in God’s house, ready to hear from Him.
Have the child lie down like Samuel did, then call his/her name. Train the child to respond with "I am listening!" to practice the key moment in the story. This can also be done in a large group of children.
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
- Glue small pieces of fabric on Samuel's blanket
Available in the Old Testament Curriculum and 3 Year Interactive Bible Stories
