Bible Teaching and Play
Bible Story: Baby Moses in a Basket
Scripture: Exodus 1-2:10
Pragmatics Discussion:
Pragmatics refers to the study of language in social contexts. Just as some children struggle with emotions, others may find it difficult to express themselves correctly or understand what others communicate through facial expressions, non-verbal cues, and tone. Using the Teaching Emotions printable, you can help a child connect facial expressions with the feelings of the characters in this week’s Bible story.
Print the Baby Moses Craft template, color and cut out each piece. Then, take a piece of blue construction paper and cut it in half to represent the river. Glue the paper reeds along the edge to create the riverbank. Next, glue the baby in the basket, placing it near the reeds. This visual craft will help the child picture the scene of Moses in the basket, adding context to the Bible story.
Ask the child to select five items from the room and bring them to you. Place the objects in a small area on the floor and then cover them with a small blanket.
Ask the child:
Remove the blanket and explain, "This week’s memory verse says, 'When I am afraid, I will trust in you.' Even though we can’t see Jesus, we know He is always with us." You can turn this into a memory game by secretly removing one object and having the child guess which one is missing. To make it more challenging, remove multiple objects or add similar ones to test the child’s memory.
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Academic Teaching and Play
Letter Formation Chants
Introduce the letters Dd using the tactile letters and decorate the Letter Dd Poster to add to the "Letter of the Week" book.
Note: Be sure that you say the /d/ sound without adding a vowel, as in /duh/.
To help the child learn shapes, you'll create a "Shape Family" over the next few weeks. Start by making the "Oval Buddy" this week. Cut out a large oval from construction paper. Then, accordion-fold long, thin strips of paper to make arms and legs, and glue them to the oval shape. Add a face, using small oval shapes for the eyes and nose. The child can also add shoes, hands, hair, or any other accessories to personalize their Oval Buddy.
Number Rhyme
Down and over and down some more. That’s the way to make a four!
Number Poster
This week, use finger paint to decorate a "Number 4" poster. Encourage the child to apply paint to the number and then stick four stickers onto the poster. As they add each sticker, count aloud together, pointing and saying each number in a steady rhythm.
Write the child's name on a sheet of paper and provide tactile letters or flashcards for the child to match and place under each corresponding letter. If the child is ready for a challenge, offer additional letters for them to choose from.
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Pre-Reading Learning
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle tells the story of a spider who works tirelessly to spin her web, despite being distracted by various animals offering to play. As each animal approaches and asks her to join in their activities, the spider continues her work, demonstrating focus and perseverance.
To create a spider craft, start by stapling the end of a toilet paper roll together. Wrap the roll in black construction paper. Next, make four small cuts along the sides of the roll to create openings for the spider’s legs. Cut two black pipe cleaners in half and thread them through the holes to form the legs. Finally, add googly eyes to complete the spider’s face. Compare the craft spider with the drawing in The Very Busy Spider book.
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle
The cow jumped over the moon
The little dog laughed to see such sport
And the dish ran away with the spoon
Visual Cues
When teaching the rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle" to my kids, I noticed they had trouble remembering all the characters. To help, I created a worksheet. Print and color the pieces from the Hey Diddle Diddle worksheet, then cut them out. As you recite the rhyme, have the child point to each character in the rhyme, reinforcing memory and engagement.
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Developmental Learning and Play
Write large letters (Aa-Dd) and numbers (0-4) on pieces of paper. Let your child trace over each letter or number with finger paint while reciting the letter formation chant or number rhymes. Remember to assist your child in forming all letters from top to bottom, left to right, and counterclockwise.
Play a fun movement game by rolling a beach ball or soft ball toward the child. Encourage the child to jump out of the way before the ball reaches them. Tie the word "dodge" to the study of the Letter D.
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