What Are The Psalms And How Can I Learn From Them?

Parent Explanation:

• Psalms of Praise are like happy songs that thank God for all the wonderful things He has made, like the sun, trees, and animals.

Questions to Ask:

• What can we thank God for today? (e.g., family, nature)

• How do we show we are happy about something? (e.g., smiling, singing)

Hand Motions:

• Clapping Hands: Clap softly while singing a simple praise song.

• Spinning Arms: Spin arms around like the wind, showing joy.

Activities:

• Sing and Dance: Use simple musical instruments to make joyful noise.

• Interactive Question: What is your favorite thing God made?

Parent Explanation:

• We say thank you to God for helping us and giving us good things, just like we thank someone who gives us a cookie.

Questions to Ask:

• What are some things we can thank God for? (e.g., food, home)

• How do we say thank you to God? (e.g., prayers, songs)

Hand Motions:

• Hands Together: Put hands together in a prayer to say thank you.

• Heart Gesture: Place hands over heart to express love and gratitude.

Activities:

• Thankfulness Craft: Create thank you cards that list things they are thankful for.

• Question: What makes you feel thankful?

Parent Explanation:

• When we feel scared or alone, we can remember that God is always with us, keeping us safe, just like a shepherd with his sheep.

Questions to Ask:

• Who can we trust when we feel scared? (God)

• What does a shepherd do? (Keeps sheep safe)

Hand Motions:

• Hugging Arms: Wrap arms around yourself like a hug, showing God’s comfort.

• Walking Gesture: Pretend to walk hand-in-hand, showing trust in a guide.

Activities:

• Comforting Game: Play a "Follow the Leader" game to demonstrate following and trusting.

• Question: How do you feel when someone you trust is with you?

Parent Explanation:

• When we need help, we can ask God just like we ask mommy or daddy. God listens to us and helps us because He loves us.

Questions to Ask:

• Who can we ask for help when we need it? (God)

• How do we ask God for help? (Praying)

Hand Motions:

• Reaching Up: Reach up high, as if asking for help.

• Listening Ear: Cup ear, showing that God listens to us.

Activities:

• Helping Hands: Create scenarios where they help each other, reinforcing the lesson.

• Question: What do you do when you need help?

Parent Explanation:

• We worship God by telling Him how great He is and singing songs that tell Him we love Him.

Questions to Ask:

• How can we show God we think He is great? (Singing, praying)

• What words can we use to tell God we love Him? (e.g., "You're awesome," "We love You")

Hand Motions:

• Waving Hands: Wave hands in the air like swaying trees in worship.

• Bow Gesture: Bow down slightly, showing respect.

Activities:

• Worship Dance: Dance to a simple worship song, expressing joy and reverence.

• Question: What makes you want to sing and dance for God?