Ideal for 16 months - 2 1/2 years |
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL TOYS & GAMES |
BIBLE |
LANGUAGE |
MONDAY |
Choose some activities from David and Jonathan from Mission Arlington. |
Toy Wash & Swap & Fire Prevention |
Recite: "The Lord looks on the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7***** Read David Is Strong, page 62 &
David Isn't Afraid, page 65
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Sign Language: Up
From BabySignLanguage.com
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David Loved God
Action Rhyme
David Loved God. (Raise arms upward)
He loved others, too. (Spread hands, palms up.)
I will love God (Raise arms upward.)
And I love you. (Hugs for everyone.)
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Flash Cards and/or Felt Shapes:
Letters: K, L
Number: 7
Color: Green
Shape: Review |
TUESDAY |
Choose some activities from David the Shepherd. |
Glue cotton balls onto this Lamb from DLTK Kids. |
WEDNESDAY |
Choose some activities from David Bible Crafts and Activities. |
Line up empty 2-liter soda bottles or baby bottles and use a ball to make a bowling game. Talk about how David "knocked that giant down" because he had faith and trusted in God. After the story, give each child five turns (representing the 5 shiny stones David picked) rolling the ball to knock down the bottles. |
THURSDAY |
Choose some activities from David and Goliath from Mission Arlington. |
Do Marble Painting with five stones. |
FRIDAY |
Choose some activities from King David from Mission Arlington. |
Put pictures of castles in your block area, and encourage children to build their own castles. |
SNACKS & ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES |
Snacks Malted Milk Balls(Stones) Seedless Grapes Cheese Chunks Bread Saltines |
Life-size Goliath.
He was 9 feet tall! Draw a simple "Goliath" on a piece of butcher paper. Have the children help you color him and place him on the wall. Compare your height to his. |
Watch Veggie Tales' King George and the Ducky
& Dave & the Giant Pickle
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David Dress-Up
Provide a robe and stuffed sheep for David the shepherd, a crown for David the king, etc. |
Friends
I have two friends, (hold up 2 fingers on one hand)
And they have me; (hold up 1 finger on other hand)
Two friends and me, (bend each finger)
That's one, two, three (hold up fingers) |