Teach Kids How to Unleash God's Potential.
Each week kids will look at a different household pet and learn a fun lesson about living for God.
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Pets Curriculum Overview
Ants: Anyone with an ant farm knows that ants work hard, without complaining. We can learn to work hard as if working for the Lord.
Cat: Cats love to stray, but they always come back to where their food is. Kids will learn the story of the prodigal son, and know that God always wants us to come back to Him.
Dog: Kids will learn a lesson in friendship and loyalty from the story of David and Jonathan.
Hamster: Hamsters roll around in little hamster balls. They can see their world, but they're not really experiencing it. Are you experiencing all God wants for you, or just looking out the window? Kids will be challenged to look for ways to step out of their comfort zone to live for God.
Lizard: Lizards need a warm light because they love to bask in the sun. We need have the same passion to be close God.
Turtle: Kids will learn that God has called us to be the light of the world and that we need to come out of our shells to share his love with the world.
Goldfish: A goldfish in a bowl can't feed himself. If we don't feed him, he's a goner. We need to "feed" ourselves spiritually through worship, Bible study, and prayer so the Spirit does not die within us!
Hermit Crab: Hermit Crabs steal their shells from other animals, rather than growing their own. Kids will learn they need a personal relationship with Jesus instead of sharing a friend or family members faith.
Parakeet: Have you ever seen a sad parakeet? Neither have I. Parakeets are always singing, always joyful. We can have joy when we live for Christ, and no one will be able to stop our singing either.
Rabbit: Rabbits multiply fast. We can multiply the kingdom of God by becoming Christians who share our faith with others.
Snake: Snakes can be good pets, but also dangerous. Many people get rid of snakes when they get too big. Kids will learn that if we don't flee from temptations around us like Joseph did, then it can eventually hurt us.
Tarantula: Spiders seem really scary, but are often friendly pets. The stories of Saul and David's anointing teaches us that God does not look at the outward appearance, but rather at the heart.
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About This Curriculum:
- Perfect for kids ages 6-12.
- Includes both Large Group and Small Group resources.
Each Lesson Includes:
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Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything.
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Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!"
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Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest.
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Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!)
- Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson.
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Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together!
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Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor. Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :(
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