Introduction for: Lesson 01-10
Baby Moses
The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God saved baby Moses to help His people.
Exodus 2
Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Courage – We trust God to protect and help us be brave.
Memory Verse
casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Baby Moses
Bible Text: Exodus 2
Answer the following questions:
After asking these for yourself, you will be ready to ask these questions of the students after you tell the story.| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did you like in the story? | |
| What did you not like in the story? | |
| What does the story teach you about God? | |
| What does the story teach you about mankind? | |
| What might the Lord be calling you to do after hearing this story? |
Teacher Soft Skills Development
Create 5 Questions and answers to thoughtfully review the text.| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | ||
| What | ||
| When | ||
| Where | ||
| Why | ||
| How |
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Classroom Sequence for Baby Moses (Exodus 2)
#1 Welcome the Students
AHello students, please sit down and stay quiet for prayer.”
BPray and praise God for a beautiful day, and
ask God to bless the teacher and students.
#2 Rules Review
Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, put away their toys/personal items, and have fun.
#3 Music
Sing two or more joyful songs.
#4 Five-Finger Prayer Time
Thumb
Praise God for His
worthy character
Index Finger
Confess sins
Middle Finger
Thank God for
His great care
Ring Finger
Pray for those
who are weak
or in need
Pinky
Pray for my own
needs
#5 Bible Time
Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, avoid toys, and have fun.
#6 Story Time
Engage:
Teacher Narration (read aloud):
I want you to imagine being very small.
So small that you cannot take care of yourself.
You cannot choose where you go, and you cannot protect yourself.
Now imagine that your family loves you very much—but they are afraid.
They want to keep you safe, but danger is all around.
What would you do if you were that small?
(Brief pause.)
What would you hope the grown‑ups around you would do?
(Allow one or two brief responses.)
In today’s story, we will hear about a baby who could not protect himself.
But God was already working—through people, through courage, and through care.
Listen carefully to see how God begins His rescue plan in a very quiet way.
Expound: Tell the Story (5-10 minutes)
1. Mention the historical situation.
2. Begin: “This is a true story from God’s
Word.”
3. Tell accurately with gestures/pictures.
(Accurate/Transferable/Contextual/Short)
Explain (Before or after the story – not during):
1. Share insights and biblical principles.
2. Compare with Jesus or NT when appropriate.
3. Identify Christian virtue(s): Courage – We trust God to protect and help us be brave.
4. Apply an example to real life.
Note: Learning to read the full passage and accurately retell a short version is part of the personal development of the teacher.
#7 Expand
Do 2 or 3 of the following as time permits. The teacher does not have to do everything listed – just choose according to the time permitted.
A. Retell the Story so the students can memorize it.
If possible, tell the story again so the students can memorize it.
B. Craft
Folded Paper Plate Basket
Craft Materials
Paper plate (one per child)
Scissors
Stapler or tape
Crayons, markers, or paint
Baby Moses cutout (paper drawing or small figure)
Optional: construction paper strips, yarn, leaves, or sponges for reeds
Instructions
Cut the Plate
Cut the paper plate in half. Each plate will make one basket.
Form the Basket
Fold the half-plate into a shallow pouch shape.
Staple or tape the curved edges together, leaving the top open.
Decorate the Basket
Color or paint the outside brown/tan to look like woven reeds.
Write Exodus 2:10 on the front or back of the basket.
Add Baby Moses
Give each child a small paper cutout of baby Moses.
Place him inside the basket pouch.
C. Total Physical Response
Class Mime Choir
“We are going to tell this story together with our bodies.
We will move at the same time, like one big team.
We will move slowly, carefully, and quietly.
When we stop, we stop together.”
Mime Story Sequence (Everyone Moves Together)
| Story Part (In Order) | What This Part Means | Everyone Does These Motions Together |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A Dangerous Time | Things were not safe for God’s people | 1) Everyone looks left, then right (same time) 2) Everyone hugs arms close 3) Everyone crouches slightly |
| 2. A Baby Is Loved | A baby is cared for and protected | 1) Everyone rocks arms gently like holding a baby 2) Everyone looks down and smiles softly 3) Everyone wraps arms carefully |
| 3. A Careful Plan | God works quietly through people | 1) Everyone tiptoes in place 2) Everyone gently lowers hands 3) Everyone steps back slowly |
| 4. Watching and Waiting | God’s plan keeps going | 1) Everyone shades eyes and looks ahead 2) Everyone stands tall and very still 3) Everyone puts one hand on heart |
How to Perform It
- Children stay in one or more rows, facing forward
- Teacher stands where everyone can see
- Teacher models the timing
- Children copy together as a group. Each move is: slow, quiet, done at the same time
Repeat the full mime one or two times.
Optional Teacher Words (then practice w/o any words)
Say these softly as everyone moves:
- “This was a dangerous time.”
- “God protected a baby.”
- “God worked quietly.”
- “God’s plan kept going.”