Why Is Everything Vanity From Ecclesiastes?

Parent Explanation:

• Just like we have spring, summer, fall, and winter, life has different times for doing different things. Sometimes we play, and sometimes we rest.

Questions to Ask:

• Can you name a season? (e.g., Winter, Spring)

• What do you like to do in [chosen season]?

Hand Motions:

• Seasons Gesture: Use hand movements to mimic falling leaves (fall), snowflakes (winter), flowers blooming (spring), and sun overhead (summer).

• Clock Hands: Circle hands around each other to show time passing.

Activities:

• Seasonal Craft: Create simple art projects that reflect different seasons.

• Interactive Question: What is your favorite thing about today?

Parent Explanation:

• Working hard, like cleaning up toys or helping around the house, makes us feel good because we’ve done something important.

Questions to Ask:

• What is some work you do at home? (e.g., picking up toys)

• How do you feel when you finish your work? (Answer: good!)

Hand Motions:

• Working Hands: Mimic digging or planting, showing work.

• Happy Clap: Clap hands at the end to show satisfaction with completed work.

Activities:

• Helping Hands Game: Set up a fun activity where children complete tasks and celebrate their hard work.

• Question: What job would you like to help with at home?

Parent Explanation:

• The Bible tells us to be happy with the little things, like a yummy snack or a hug from someone we love.

Questions to Ask:

• What simple thing makes you happy? (e.g., ice cream, playing)

• Who do you enjoy spending time with? (Answer: open ended)

Hand Motions:

• Eating Gesture: Pretend to eat happily.

• Heart Gesture: Place hands over heart to show love and joy.

Activities:

• Gratitude Circle: Share what each child is thankful for.

• Question: What was the best part of your day?

Parent Explanation:

• Making smart choices helps us stay happy and safe. It’s like choosing to walk instead of running near a pool.

Questions to Ask:

• What is a wise choice you made? (Answer: open ended)

• What happens if we make foolish choices? (Answer: bad things happen)

Hand Motions:

• Think Gesture: Tap temple to indicate thinking before acting.

• Thumbs Up/Down: Show thumbs up for wise choices and thumbs down for foolish ones.

Activities:

• Choice Game: Offer scenarios where children choose between wise and foolish actions.

• Question: How can we make wise choices every day?

Parent Explanation:

• The most important thing we can learn is to love God and do what He says because that’s the best way to live.

Questions to Ask:

• What does it mean to fear God? (Answer: To respect and love Him)

• Why should we keep His commandments? (Answer: Because it’s the best way to live)

Hand Motions:

• Respectful Bow: Bow slightly to show respect for God.

• Path Walking: Use fingers to walk along an imaginary path to represent following God’s commandments.

Activities:

• Commandment Paths: Create simple paths for kids to follow, symbolizing keeping commandments.

• Favorite Part: What did you like learning about in Ecclesiastes?