Bible Teaching and Play
Bible Story: Noah's Ark
Scripture: Genesis 6-9
Create a Noah's Ark Craft Book by combining simple craft activities that follow the story of Noah in chronological order. As your child completes each craft, they will have a visual reminder of the story, helping them retell it as they flip through the book. Here are a few options to add.
Once the crafts are dry, combine them by attaching pieces of construction paper to the front and back as covers for the book. Glue the Noah's Ark Cover to the front cover. Staple all the sheets together to create the book. Encourage the child to use the Noah's Ark Book to retell the story to another child or adult or even share it over video with grandparents.
Discuss how the three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—are combined to create new colors. Have the child guess what color will be made when different colors are combined. Then, on the God's Promise with a Rainbow worksheet, have the child paint the six colors of the rainbow (combining indigo and violet) between the lines. Add cotton balls to represent clouds. The color combinations are:
Add this craft to the Noah's Ark Craft Book (above).
Watch a child confidently learn through engaging, hands-on activities in the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum. With a focus on both academics and biblical values, this program nurtures development in every area, all while making learning fun. Click to discover how we can support a child's educational journey!
Academic Teaching and Play
Letter Formation Chants
As shared in Week 3, introduce the letters Bb using the tactile letters and decorate the Letter Bb Poster to add to the "Letter of the Week" book.
Number Rhyme: Around the tree, around the tree. That’s the way to make a three!
Number Poster
Paint a rainbow on the Number 3 Poster using a jumbo paintbrush. Add three stickers to the poster. As the child points to each sticker, have them count out loud in a steady rhythm, saying "one, two, three."
Read Books of Three
Many classic books feature three animals. As you read these fun stories, take the time to count the animals in the illustrations together.
In the Basic 3 Year Curriculum, one of the first steps in introducing handwriting is teaching the child to write his or her name. Begin by gathering the tactile letters that spell out the child's name. If a letter is used more than once, you may need to create additional tactile cards to ensure the child can trace each letter. For a child who has a long first name, it can be helpful to begin with their nickname or a shorted version of their full name.
As you go through the process, be sure to name each letter. Provide multiple opportunities for the child to see their name in various contexts—on name tags, in books, or written on cards—so they can begin to associate the letters with their identity. The more exposure they have to their name, the more confident and excited they will be as they begin to trace and eventually write the letters on their own.
Bingo is My Name
Sing the song "B-I-N-G-O" using your child’s name. For example:
There is a Mommy who has a boy and Fred is his name-O
F-R-E-D, F-R-E-D, F-R-E-D
And Fred is his name-O
Help your little ones master early numeracy skills with our vibrant Number Posters, featuring numbers 0-10, fun rhymes, and interactive counting with apples. Ideal for both classrooms and homes, these posters turn learning numbers into an exciting and engaging experience!
Pre-Reading Learning
Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton is a Franz family favorite! A lively, rhythmic board book invites the whole family to join in a barnyard dance. With its catchy rhyming text and playful illustrations, animals like cows, pigs, and chickens dance to a cheerful beat. The interactive tone encourages children to clap, stomp, and move along, making it an engaging read. For a phonics twist, over-emphasize the /b/ sound in "barn" while reading. Enjoy exploring more of Sandra Boynton's delightful books!
It’s raining, it’s pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
And he couldn’t get up in the morning
Poem Connection
Tie this poem to the 40 days of rain that Noah's family experiences on the ark.
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Developmental Learning and Play
Just as there is a process to teach a child to read which begins before a child knows any phonetic sounds, there is a progression to help the child be successful in using scissors.
Begin by having the child make play dough snakes. Then using child-safe scissors, cut the play dough snake allowing the child to focus solely on closing and opening the blades. Be sure that the child's elbow stays next to their body and that the thumb is on top.
For a little more difficulty, have the child cut drinking straws.
Write the numbers 0, 1, 2, and 3 on separate pieces of paper and lay them on the floor. Have your child toss a bean bag onto the numbers and then jump up and down the same number of times as the number it lands on. Next, spread the papers farther apart and call out a number for your child to run to. This fun, active game helps reinforce number recognition while getting some energy out!
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