Introduction for: Lesson 01-04

Noah & the Ark

The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God kept Noah safe so His mission could continue.

Genesis 6–9

Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Obedience – We follow God even when others don’t.

Memory Verse

But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.
Genesis 6:8

Noah & the Ark

Bible Text: Genesis 6–9

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 Noah & the Ark (Genesis 6–9)

#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 kept Noah safe so His mission could continue.”

Engage: Call out different animals: “Elephants!”(kids stomp),“Birds!” (kids flap), “Snakes!” (kids slither).”white-space-collapse: preserve;” Each group “marches” into the ark together. Just like Noah obeyed God’s command, so should we.

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): Obedience – We follow God even when others don’t. 
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 sheet of plain printer paper (A4 or Letter size)

  • Scissors

  • Glue stick or tape

  • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

  • Optional: scrap paper in brown, blue, and rainbow colors (or just color directly)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Make the Panels

    • Fold the sheet of paper into three equal sections (like a brochure).

    • Explain that each panel will show part of Noah’s story.

  2. Left Panel – Noah

    • Draw Noah standing on grass.

    • Use markers or crayons to add details (robe, beard, animals)

  3. Center Panel – The Ark

    • Cut a simple ark shape from another piece of paper (or draw directly).

    • Color it brown and glue it onto the middle panel.

    • Draw waves underneath with blue crayon or marker.

    • Add animals by drawing them or using small cutouts.

  4. Right Panel – The Rainbow Promise

    • Draw a rainbow across the top of the panel.

    • Below it, sketch a simple altar (a few stacked stones).

    • Write “God’s Promise” under the rainbow.

  5. Decorate and Personalize

    • Encourage children to add clouds, sun, or more animals.

    • Let them write their names at the bottom to make it their own story craft.

C. Total Physical Response

Story MomentTeacher TPR CommandsExpected Student Actions
God tells Noah to build the ark“Hammer with your hands!” / “Saw the wood!”Students pretend to hammer and saw.
Animals enter the ark“March like animals into the ark!”Students stomp, flap, slither, or crawl like different animals.
Noah’s family enters“Walk inside the ark… wave goodbye!”Students walk in place, wave.
Rain begins“Pat your legs for rain!” / “Stomp for thunder!”Students pat legs for rain, stomp feet for thunder.
Flood waters rise“Lift your arms higher… higher!”Students raise arms slowly upward.
Ark floats“Rock side to side like a boat!”Students sway gently side to side.
Rain stops“Freeze! Be still… listen.”Students stop moving, sit quietly.
Dove brings back olive leaf“Flap like a dove… hold a leaf!”Students flap arms, pretend to hold a leaf.
Ark rests on dry land“Stomp on the ground… dry land!”Students stomp firmly.
God shows the rainbow“Stretch arms wide… make a rainbow!”Students arc arms overhead like a rainbow.