The
LORD is my rock, my fortress and my
deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of
my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
For Children 2-5 Years old
This week for
our toddlers we’re learning that God is our Fortress. In today’s world it’s
hard to understand the importance of a fortress or a strong Castle when in
trouble. In times past a fortress was a defense against invaders and attacks
from the enemy. A strong tower was a shelter, comfort and safety and people often
didn’t fear when within its walls. Even a strong violent storm didn’t seem as
violent when hidden in a Castle on a strong mountain. So when teaching this
class it’s important to establish an understanding of what a fortress is!
For my lesson I
purchased a small Castle at my local Craft store ($15) that I have ready to
show the kids. I also purchased a castle backdrop at my local party supply
store that I hung on the wall.
Here in California it’s been raining very
strong. So I begin by asking the kids how many of you got wet when you were on
the way to church? How about last night when you were sleeping? Most of us
could hear the rain from a nearby window while you slept but we didn’t get wet!
Why is that? Because we were safe in our home; even though we could hear the
wind blowing and rain pouring down we felt safe because we’re inside our homes.
The walls and roof blocked everything and we’re safe inside.
Well that’s what Jesus does for us! He keeps
us safe from any danger like a strong Castle (fortress). Because I don’t want to plant a seed of fear of thieves coming in the night
or to their homes I chose a less fearful image.
Image you live in this castle a its raining
outside do you have to be afraid? No because
you’re safe inside.(here I sprayed the kids with some water from a small
water pump causing a mist) What about if you can hear the wind
blowing really hard, do you have to be afraid? no because your safe inside.(here I fanned
the kids with a large cardboard) What if you would see an animal
outside would you be afraid? No because you’re
safe inside. (Here I had a small lion and a small Dinosaur
in comparison to the castle).
Well when we have Jesus in our hearts he
puts us in a strong castle (fortress) around us and even though things happen
around us we don’t have to be afraid because we can trust in Him and He’ll keep
us safe for any harm.
Here I have
the kids put their little heads down and say a prayer accepting Jesus in their
hearts.
To finish
the lesson I had the kids do a fun craft.
I printed a
Castle on a foam sheet from my local dollar store (you can stick the foam sheet
one at a time and they will print from a home printer). The foam sheets come in
different colors so they had plenty to choose from I then cut them out so only
the Castle remained. I then gave the kids a choice of two Dinos that they could
add to their scene and gave them sequence and jewels to design their castle.
This week for
our toddlers we’re learning that God is our Fortress. In today’s world it’s
hard to understand the importance of a fortress or a strong Castle when in
trouble. In times past a fortress was a defense against invaders and attacks
from the enemy. A strong tower was a shelter, comfort and safety and people often
didn’t fear when within its walls. Even a strong violent storm didn’t seem as
violent when hidden in a Castle on a strong mountain. So when teaching this
class it’s important to establish an understanding of what a fortress is!
For my lesson I
purchased a small Castle at my local Craft store ($15) that I have ready to
show the kids. I also purchased a castle backdrop at my local party supply
store that I hung on the wall.
Here in California it’s been raining very
strong. So I begin by asking the kids how many of you got wet when you were on
the way to church? How about last night when you were sleeping? Most of us
could hear the rain from a nearby window while you slept but we didn’t get wet!
Why is that? Because we were safe in our home; even though we could hear the
wind blowing and rain pouring down we felt safe because we’re inside our homes.
The walls and roof blocked everything and we’re safe inside.
Well that’s what Jesus does for us! He keeps
us safe from any danger like a strong Castle (fortress). Because I don’t want to plant a seed of fear of thieves coming in the night
or to their homes I chose a less fearful image.
Image you live in this castle a its raining
outside do you have to be afraid? No because
you’re safe inside.(here I sprayed the kids with some water from a small
water pump causing a mist) What about if you can hear the wind
blowing really hard, do you have to be afraid? no because your safe inside.(here I fanned
the kids with a large cardboard) What if you would see an animal
outside would you be afraid? No because you’re
safe inside. (Here I had a small lion and a small Dinosaur
in comparison to the castle).
Well when we have Jesus in our hearts he
puts us in a strong castle (fortress) around us and even though things happen
around us we don’t have to be afraid because we can trust in Him and He’ll keep
us safe for any harm.
Here I have
the kids put their little heads down and say a prayer accepting Jesus in their
hearts.
To finish
the lesson I had the kids do a fun craft.
I printed a
Castle on a foam sheet from my local dollar store (you can stick the foam sheet
one at a time and they will print from a home printer). The foam sheets come in
different colors so they had plenty to choose from I then cut them out so only
the Castle remained. I then gave the kids a choice of two Dinos that they could
add to their scene and gave them sequence and jewels to design their castle.
The
LORD is my rock, my fortress and my
deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of
my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
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