Introduction for: Year 1, Lesson 28

Solomon’s Wisdom

The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God gave Solomon wisdom.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10

Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Wisdom – We ask God to help us make good choices.

Memory Verse

Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?1 Kings 3:9

Solomon’s Wisdom

Bible Text: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10

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 Solomon’s Wisdom (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10)

#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 gave Solomon wisdom.”

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): Wisdom – We ask God to help us make good choices. 
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 piece of yellow or gold construction paper (for the crown band)

  • 1 piece of white paper (for the interactive choice dial)

  • 1 brass fastener (brad) or a small piece of yarn

  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

  • Safety scissors

  • Glue stick or tape


Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Step 1: Place your yellow construction paper flat on the table horizontally (the wide way).

  • Step 2: Use your safety scissors to cut the construction paper lengthwise into two long, equal strips.

  • Step 3: Use a glue stick or tape to connect the two strips together at one short end to make one extra-long paper strip.

  • Step 4: Use a marker to draw a zigzag line along the top edge of the entire long strip to form the peaks of a royal crown.

  • Step 5: Use your safety scissors to carefully cut along your zigzag line to complete the crown shape.

  • Step 6: In the exact center of the crown band, use a bright marker to draw an arrow pointing to the right, and inside the arrow, write the memory verse clearly: "Proverbs 9:10".

  • Step 7: On your piece of white paper, draw a medium-sized circle and carefully cut it out to create a choice wheel.

  • Step 8: Divide the circle in half with a line; on the top half draw a happy face labeled "GOD'S WAY" and on the bottom half draw a thinking face labeled "ASK GOD".

  • Step 9: Attach the center of the choice wheel to the right side of your crown using a brass fastener (or thread a piece of yarn through and tie a knot) so the wheel can spin freely.

  • Step 10: Wrap the crown around your head to measure the size, tape the open ends securely together, and spin your wheel to remind you to always ask God for wisdom!

C. Total Physical Response

Story MomentTeacher TPR CommandsExpected Student Actions
Solomon becomes king“Stand tall… ready to lead!”Students stand straight with confident posture.
Solomon asks God for wisdom“Point up… ‘Help me choose wisely!’”Students point upward and repeat the phrase.
God gives Solomon wisdom“Touch your head… think wisely!”Students tap their heads thoughtfully.
Solomon makes a wise decision“Nod your head… good choice!”Students nod firmly.
We ask God to help us make good choices“Hands together… then point up!”Students clasp hands, then point upward.