Introduction for: Year 1, Lesson 22

Hannah Gives Samuel

The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God answered Hannah’s prayer.

1 Samuel 1

Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Prayerfulness – We bring everything to God.

Memory Verse

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God -Philippians 4:6

Hannah Gives Samuel

Bible Text: 1 Samuel 1

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 Hannah Gives Samuel (1 Samuel 1)

#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 answered Hannah’s prayer.”

Engage: Engage

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): Prayerfulness – We bring everything to God. 
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

This craft will help you learn about Hannah's faithful prayer and her gift of Samuel.


Materials Needed

  • 1 piece of construction paper (any light color)

  • 1 paper cup (or a clean, empty yogurt container)

  • Markers or crayons

  • Scissors

  • Glue or tape

  • A small piece of fabric, tissue paper, or a napkin

  • A rubber band or piece of string


Craft Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Step 1: Place your paper cup upside down on the table. This will be the body of baby Samuel.

  • Step 2: Draw a small circle on your construction paper and cut it out. This will be Samuel's face.

  • Step 3: Use a marker to draw a happy, sleeping face on the circle.

  • Step 4: Glue the paper face near the top edge of the upside-down paper cup.

  • Step 5: Take your piece of fabric or tissue paper and wrap it around the cup like a baby blanket.

  • Step 6: Secure the blanket around the cup using a rubber band or string so it stays in place.

  • Step 7: On the leftover construction paper, draw a big, beautiful heart and carefully cut it out.

  • Step 8: Write these exact words inside the heart: "I prayed for this child." - 1 Samuel 1:27.

  • Step 9: Glue the bottom of the heart to the back of the cup so the heart peeks up behind Samuel.

  • Step 10: Place your finished baby Samuel craft in your room to remind you that we can bring everything to God in prayer!

C. Total Physical Response

Story MomentTeacher TPR CommandsExpected Student Actions
Hannah is very sad and longs for a child“Look down… feel heavy… sigh.”Students lower heads and sigh gently.
Hannah pours out her heart to God“Touch your heart… tell God everything!”Students place hands on heart and gesture sharing.
Eli sees Hannah praying“Look carefully… what’s happening?”Students shade eyes and look closely.
God hears Hannah’s prayer“Point up… God hears you!”Students point upward confidently.
Hannah trusts God“Hands on heart… trust God.”Students place hands on heart and hold still.
God gives Hannah a baby, Samuel“Rock a baby… smile BIG!”Students pretend to rock a baby and smile.
Hannah thanks God with joy“Clap softly… say ‘Thank You, God!’”Students clap and say the phrase together.
Hannah keeps her promise to God“Nod your head… keep your promise!”Students nod seriously.
Hannah brings Samuel to serve God“Walk forward… give with open hands.”Students take steps forward and extend hands.