Preschool Curriculum Plan – 3 Year Olds

Preschool Curriculum Plan – 3 Year OldsBe sure to check out the games on pg. 233 in teacher’s manual to use any time!Date Lesson __________________October 2 Lesson 1 “Listen to My Name”Bible Story: “How God Made the World” (p. 5 Vol. 3 - Read AloudBible Stories)- Introduce the Story Time finger play on pg. 232 in teacher’s manual- “Getting to Know You Games” on pg.45 Stories of God’s Love 3s/4sOctober 9 Lesson 2 “See My Smile”Bible Story: “The Boys and Girls and Jesus” (p. 65 Vol. 1 - ReadAloud Bible Stories- Play “Welcome Children, Come to Me” on p. 39 Stories of God’s Love 3s/4s- Where’s Your Smile Crocodile by Claire Freedman- When the Well Runs Dry “Let’s Face It” Finish the happy or sad face- When the Well Runs Dry “The Path to Happiness” follow the happy facesthrough the maze- Make “I am Special” mirror cards, p. 86 or “Smile” mural p. 93 “Stories of God’sLove 3s/4s”October 16 Lesson 23 “God Gives Us Trees”(BAPTISM WEEKEND-Mass may be a little longer)Bible Story: “The Man Who Was Too Little” (p. 5 Vol. 1 - Read AloudBible Stories- The Apple Tree finger play on pg. 231 in teacher’s manualOctober 23 Lesson 15 “God Gives Us Friends”Bible Story: “The Boy Who Shared His Lunch” (p. 69 Vol. 2 - ReadAloud Bible Stories- Two Little Friends finger play on pg. 232 in teacher’s manual- Read I love you More by Laura Duksta- Play fish name game p. 123 Stories of God’s Love 3s/4s- Incorporate the Sign of Peace in your lesson p. 129 Stories of God’s Love3s/4s or learn to share p. 135 or Spider Web game p. 135October 30 Lesson 3 “I Have Two Hands” 11/1 All SaintsBible Story: “David and the Biggest Man” (p. 99 Vol. 4 - Read AloudBible Stories- Hands on Shoulders finger play on pg. 231 in teacher’s manual- Put Your Hands on Your Shoulders finger play on pg. 232 in teacher’s manual- Open, Shut Them finger play on pg. 235 in teacher’s manual- When the Well Runs Dry “I Am Special” finish the drawing- Songs about the saints p. 169 Stories of God’s Love3s/4s- Read a story about your favorite saintNovember 6 Lesson 4 “I Have Two Feet”Bible Story: “Walking on Water” (p. 380 The Beginner’s Bible)

November 13 Lesson 6 “I Can Walk, Hop, Jump, Run, Climb and Dance”Bible Story: “Through the Roof” (p. 326 The Beginner’s Bible)- Barn Dance by Bill Martin and John Archamabault- Do What I Do game on pg. 232 in teacher’s manualNovember 20 Lesson 25 “Thanksgiving: Thank You, God”Bible Story: “The Man Who Said, Thank You” (p. 129 Vol. 1 - ReadAloud Bible Stories)- Read “Thanksgiving Is…” by Gail Gibbons- http://www.sundayschoolcrafts.com/A_Bunch_Of_qtTurkeysqt.html- Say a Thank You prayer activity p. 173 Stories of God’s Love 3s/4sNo class November 27 th – Happy Thanksgiving!!December 4 Lesson 26 “Advent: Waiting for Christmas!” 12/6 Feast of St. NicholasBible Story: “Baby Jesus and The Good News” (p. 131 Vol. 3 - ReadAloud Bible Stories- St. Nicholas activities fromwww.stnicholascenter.org- Make an Advent chain- Read Waiting for Christmas: A Story about the Advent Calendar” byKathleen Long Bostrom.December 11 Lesson 27 “Christmas: Happy Birthday, Jesus” Luke 2:7 orBible Story: “Visitors From the East” (p. 288 The Beginner’s Bible)- Dance Around the Christmas Tree song on pg. 235 in teacher’s manual- Read “Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas” by Mary Caswell Walsh- Read the Christmas story and have the children act it out.- Play Follow the Star game p. 181 Stories of god’s Love 3s/4sNo class December 18th, December 25th or January 1st. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!January 8 Lesson 11 “I Can Smell” 1/6 EpiphanyBible Story: Mary’s Gift” (p. 459 The Beginner’s Bible)- http://www.sundayschoolcrafts.com/Bundles_of_good_smells.htmlJanuary 15 Lesson 14 “God Gives Us Families”(BAPTISM WEEKEND-Mass may be a little longer)Bible Story: The Boy Who Went Away” (p. 37 Vol. 2 - Read AloudBible Stories- The Family finger play on pg. 232 in teacher’s manual- Make popsicle stick families p.11 in The Encyclopedia of Bible Craftsfor preschoolers.- Bring in a baby doll and have the children pretend to take care of it.- Remind them a baby is a special gift from God.January 22 Lesson 9 “I Can See”Bible Story: “The Man Who Couldn’t See” (p. 35 Vol. 1 - Read AloudBible StoriesJanuary 29 Lesson 10 “I Can Touch”Bible Story: “One Touch” (p. 368 The Beginner’s Bible)- My Hands by Aliki

February 5 Lesson 8 “I Can Hear”Bible Story: “Listening” (p. 400 The Beginner’s Bible)- When the Well Runs Dry “Let’s Hear It for Sounds” Circle the things thatmake soundsFebruary 12 Lesson 28 “Valentine’s Day: Love One Another” 2/14 Valentine’s DayBible Story: “Ruth” (p. 154 The Beginner’s Bible)- Read Valentine Surprise by Corinne Demas.February 19 Lesson 18 “God Gives Us Water”Bible Story: “A Wedding Party” (p. 320 The Beginner’s Bible)February 26 Lesson 17 “God Gives Us FishBible Story: “Simon and the Boat” (p. 5 Vol. 2 – Read Aloud BibleStories)- Play fish name game p. 123 Stories of God’s Love 3/4March 4 Lesson 19 “God Gives Us Air”Bible Story: “The Wind That Obeyed” (p. 97 Vol. 1 - Read Aloud BibleStories- Read the Carrot Seed by Ruth KraussMarch 11 Lesson 20 “God Gives Us Birds”Bible Story: “Food From Birds” (p. 201 The Beginner’s Bible)- Two Little Blackbirds song on pg. 231 in teacher’s manual- When the Well Runs Dry “Walking Through the Garden” Circle the thingsGod made for the garden- http://www.sundayschoolcrafts.com/Baby_Birds_in_a__Nest.htmlMarch 18 Lesson 22 “God Gives Us Flowers”Bible Story: “On A Mountain” (p. 331 The Beginner’s Bible)- My Garden song on pg. 231 in teacher’s manualMarch 25Lesson 29 “Easter: Happy Spring!”Bible Story: “A Sad and A Happy Day” (p. 131 Vol. 2 - Read AloudBible Stories)- Read Easter by Gail Gibbons- dance the Bunny HopNo Class April 1 st (Palm Sunday), 8 th (Happy Easter!) or 15 th (Spring Break)April 22 Lesson 16 “God Gives Us Animals”Bible Story: “Noah’s Big Boat” (p. 37 Vol. 3 - Read Aloud BibleStories)- Imitative Animal Movements/My Turtle on pg. 232 in teacher’s manual- Sing Old MacDonald Had a Farm from pg. 235 in teacher’s manual- http://www.sundayschoolcrafts.com/Butterfly.htmlApril 10 Lesson 30 “I Am Growing” - LAST CLASS!Bible Story: “The Tiny Seed and a Big Tree” (p. 348 The Beginner’sBible)- Read “Titch” by Pat Hutchins

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE BOOKS AVAILABLE:I Am Special – Prayer Celebrations for Young ChildrenI Am Special – Teaching Tips for Early Childhood Religious EducationADDITIONAL IDEAS FOR ANYTIME:When the Well Runs Dry “The Two Men” action poem“Jacob’s Ladder” action poem“The Spelling Song” (Jesus/Bible) to the tune of Mary had a Little Lamb“Oh, I like to Go To Sunday School” song to the tune of Did you Ever See aLassie?“Hear the Bible” song to the tune of London Bridge“Jesus Keeps Me” song to the tune of Jesus Loves Me“Oops! I Forgot the Fruit!” game to remind us God gave us food“Pick a Pair” game to remind us God gave us foodSuggested bible verses listed in the back of “When the Well Runs Dry”“Scrambled Colors” bible verse game“Blind Man’s” bible verse game“Bible Verse Musical Chairs” game“Sharing God’s Word” bible verse game“God’s Special Book” bible verse/bible game“The Bible Book Game” game/songwww.daniellesplace.com – Go to Bible Themeswww.dltk-bible.comhttp://www.sundayschoolcrafts.com/index.php - Go to Crafthttp://www.pflaum.com/families3/ – go to “seeds” section for worksheets, activities for preschoolersDON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE RESOURCE CABINET FOR:Coloring booksMusic CDsStory books/Picture BooksChildren’s Bibles