Introduction for: Lesson 01-01

Creation

The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God Made the World

Genesis 1–2

Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Wonder & Thankfulness – We enjoy God’s world and care for it because it belongs to Him.

Memory Verse

All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 1:3

Creation

Bible Text: Genesis 1–2

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 Creation (Genesis 1–2)

#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

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Start by sharing the big idea: “God Made the World”

Engage: Have the kids look in a box that is empty. Close the box and slip in items. Open it again and remind the kids that God made the world.

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): Wonder & Thankfulness – We enjoy God’s world and care for it because it belongs to Him. 
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
Materials Needed

  • 1 paper plate

  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

  • Scissors

  • Glue or tape

  • Cotton balls, construction paper scraps, stickers (for decorations)

  • Brass fastener (optional, if you want the wheel to spin)

Steps

  1. Divide the Plate

    • Use a ruler and marker to divide the paper plate into 7 equal sections (like slices of a pie).

  2. Label Each Section

    • Write the day number and what God created on that day:

      • Day 1: Light and Darkness

      • Day 2: Sky and Water

      • Day 3: Land, Seas, and Plants

      • Day 4: Sun, Moon, and Stars

      • Day 5: Birds and Fish

      • Day 6: Animals and People

      • Day 7: God Rested

  3. Draw Illustrations

    • Add simple drawings in each section:

      • Light/Dark contrast for Day 1, Clouds, sky, sea for day 2, Plants for Day 3 ect.

C. Total Physical Response

DayCreation SummaryTeacher TPR CommandsExpected Student Actions
1God creates light; separates light from darkness“Show LIGHT! Spread your arms wide!” / “Now DARK! Cover your eyes!”Students stretch arms wide (light) / cover eyes (dark).
2God separates the waters; makes the sky“Lift the water UP!” / “Push the water DOWN!” / “Point to the SKY!”Students push imaginary water upward/downward, then point up.
3God gathers waters; dry land appears; plants grow“Pull the water to one place!” / “Stomp on DRY LAND!” / “Grow like a plant!”Students sweep water aside, stomp, kneel and slowly “grow.”
4God makes sun, moon, and stars“Make a BIG SUN with your arms!” / “Make a small MOON!” / “Twinkle like STARS!”Students make large circle with arms, small crescent shape, twinkling motions.
5God creates birds and sea creatures“FLAP like a bird!” / “Swim like a big fish!”Students flap and swim dramatically.
6God creates animals and humans“Walk like an animal!” / “Stand tall like a person!” / “Pretend to name animals!”Students imitate animals, stand tall, pretend to gesture names.
7God rests; creation is complete“Sit quietly… breathe… REST.”Students sit, breathe slowly, remain still.