1 C flour
½ C salt
2 TB cream of tarter
2 TB vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 small pkg jello (unsweetened)
Combine all ingredients in a frying pan and cook over med heat until thickened. Stir occasionally until mixture pulls away from side of pan and becomes dull in appearance.
Curriculum Home Resources
Little Seedlings Cooperative Playschool is parents partnering together to communicate the greatness of God, the glory of Christ, and the power of the Gospel to our children (18 months - Kindergarten) through art, worship, sensory experience, free-play and structured teaching times. Throughout the morningwe will be primarily using activities, crafts and lessons from the Generations of Grace curriculum (https://www.generationsofgrace.com/). This curriculum is "designed to magnify God by studying His character in the pages of Scripture. We can better understand who He is and how we are to respond to Him by studying how His redemptive plan has unfolded and how He has used men to accomplish His purposes". This year, we will be covering Exodus, A Savior is Born, and A Risen Savior.
To help you reinforce what your child has learned at playschool, we’ve put together this resource package for you. For each week, you’ll find the passage and principle used in the lesson, a praise song sung during the morning, and ideas for you to help your child remember and practice what s/he has learned.
We want to see our children grow in their faith from an early age—to love the Lord their God with all their heart and to delight in Him forever! We want our children to grow up to be "mighty oaks of righteousness" with a deep-rooted faith that weathers the storms of life and bears fruit for God’s glory. We look forward to partnering with you!
Exodus
September 22, 2011
Title: God Prepares Israel for Deliverance
Passage: Exodus 1–2
Principle: God has compassion for His people.
Praise: "There Is a Redeemer"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Did God make Jacob’s family into a great people?
• Why did Pharaoh decide to kill all of the Israelites’ baby boys?
• Whom did God protect?
• Did God hear Israel’s cries?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God during times of trouble. He does not forget His people.
• By crying out to God for help in times of trouble.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 1–2.
Next Week: Exodus 3
September 29, 2011
Title: God Raises Moses to Lead Israel
Passage: Exodus 3
Principle: God’s plans cannot be stopped.
Praise: "Holy, Holy, Holy"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God reveal Himself to Moses?
• What did God call Moses to do?
• Did God have a plan to deliver Israel?
• What characteristics of God do we learn about in this account?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By fearing and obeying God because He is holy.
• By trusting God because His plans are perfect.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 3.
Next Week: Exodus 7–10
October 6, 2011
Title: God Sends Plagues on Egypt
Passage: Exodus 7–10
Principle: God is awesome and powerful.
Praise: "My God is so big"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What were Moses and Aaron to tell Pharaoh?
• How did God punish Egypt?
• Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?
• Why did God send the plagues?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to God’s great power.
• By trusting God’s awesome plans.
• By telling other people about God’s greatness.
This Week: As a family, read portions of Exodus 7–10.
Next Week: Exodus 12–13
October 13, 2011
Title: God Ordains the Passover
Passage: Exodus 12–13
Principle: God is merciful and sovereign.
Praise: "There Is a Redeemer"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was God’s final judgment on Egypt?
• Did Pharaoh let the Israelites go?
• What do Jews remember when they celebrate Passover?
• Who is the Passover lamb for Christians?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By praising God for His awesome power and mercy.
• By trusting Christ as the final Passover lamb.
• By telling others about Christ’s death for sin.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 12–13.
Next Week: Exodus 14–15
October 20, 2011
Title: God Parts the Red Sea
Passage: Exodus 14–15
Principle: God wants us to trust and praise His power.
Praise: "My God is so Big"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions.
• Who led Israel to the Red Sea?
• Why did God lead the Israelites to the Red Sea?
• How did the Israelites escape the Egyptian army?
• What did God do to the Egyptian army?
• Did the Israelites worship God for delivering them?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to the awesome power of God.
• By praising God for His mighty deeds.
• By trusting in God’s love for His people.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 14–15.
Next Week: Exodus 15:22–17:7
October 27, 2011
Title: God Preserves Israel
Passage: Exodus 15:22–17:7
Principle: God is merciful and good.
Praise: "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God test Israel?
• Why did the Israelites grumble and complain?
• What food did God provide for the Israelites?
• What happened when some of the Israelites broke God’s command concerning the
manna?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By confessing grumbling and complaining attitudes.
• By trusting that God will provide.
• By trusting that God’s Word is good.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 15:22–17:7.
Next Week: Exodus 19
November 3, 2011
Title: God Prepares Israel for the Covenant
Passage: Exodus 19
Principle: God is worthy of fear and reverence.
Praise: "Our God Is an Awesome God"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did God promise Israel?
• What did Israel promise God?
• Why were the Israelites not allowed to go on the mountain?
• How did God reveal His presence?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By fearing and respecting God because He is holy.
• By obeying God’s Word wholeheartedly.
• By thanking God for making people His treasure.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 19.
Next Week: Exodus 20:1–21
November 10, 2011
Title: God Gives the Ten Commandments
Passage: Exodus 20:1–21
Principle: God’s standards are perfect.
Praise: "Holy, Holy, Holy"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What does holy mean?
• Why did God give laws to the Israelites?
• Which commands show love for God?
• Which commands show love for other people?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By loving God more than anything else.
• By turning away from sin.
• By loving other people.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 20:1–21.
Next Week: Genesis 3:15; 12:1–3; 49:10
The Savior Is Born
November 17, 2011
Title: God Promises to Send the Messiah, Part One
Passage: Genesis 3:15; 12:1–3; 49:10
Principle: God fulfills His promises.
Praise: "O Worship the King"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What promises about Jesus are in Genesis?
• Why are these promises important?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By worshiping Jesus, the Deliverer, Savior, and King.
• By confessing his need for forgiveness and placing his faith in Jesus Christ.
• By obeying the Great King over all the earth.
Next Week: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25, 2:1–12; Micah 5:2
November 24, 2011
Title: God Promises to Send the Messiah, Part Two
Passage: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25, 2:1–12; Micah 5:2
Principle: Jesus is the Messiah.
Praise: "Away in a Manger"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who were the prophets?
• What did they say would happen?
• Did their prophecies come to pass?
• Where was the Messiah born?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By humbly obeying Christ, the King.
• By trusting that God keeps all His promises.
• By worshiping Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Next Week: Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 1:26–38
December 1, 2011
Title: God Reveals the Messiah
Passage: Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 1:26–38
Principle: Jesus is Savior and Lord and deserves all our worship.
Praise: "Joy to the World"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why was Joseph’s family history important?
• What did the angel tell Mary about the baby that she would have?
• What is important about the names Immanuel, Savior, and Son of the Most High?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God always keeps His promises.
• By telling others about the Savior this Christmas.
• By obeying Jesus Christ as Lord and God.
Next Week: Luke 1:5–25, 57–67, 76–80
December 8, 2011
Title: God Sends John the Baptist
Passage: Luke 1:5–25, 57–67, 76–80
Principle: Believers should be ready for God to fulfill His promises.
Praise: "Silent Night" (third stanza)
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who were the parents of John the Baptist?
• Why was John’s birth so special?
• What did Zacharias say about John in Luke 1:76–80?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By worshiping God as Zacharias did.
• By being ready for God to fulfill His promises.
Next Week: Matthew 2:1–18
December 15, 2011
Title: The Wise Men Worship Jesus
Passage: Matthew 2:1–18
Principle: Jesus deserves our worship because He is the King of kings.
Praise: "O Worship the King"
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What promise did God keep when Jesus was born?
• Who came to worship Jesus?
• How did they find Him?
• What did the wise men do when they found Jesus?
• What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By believing that Jesus is the promised King.
• By worshiping Jesus through being humble and giving to others.
January 12, 2012
Title: God Ordains the Tabernacle
Passage: Exodus 25–31
Principle: God has made a way for us to dwell with Him.
Praise: “There Is a Redeemer”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was the purpose of the tabernacle?
• Who was allowed to go into the tabernacle?
• What items were inside the tabernacle?
• What does the tabernacle tell us about God?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By recognizing his sinful condition.
• By worshiping God in an honoring way.
• By praising God that faith in Christ allows God’s Spirit to dwell in men.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 25–31.
Next Week: Exodus 32
January 26, 2012
Title: God Punishes Israel’s Idolatry
Passage: Exodus 32
Principle: God is merciful and patient.
Praise: “Seek Ye First”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Aaron make for the Israelites to worship?
• How was God going to punish Israel’s sin?
• Who prayed for the Israelites?
• How did God show mercy to the Israelites?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By asking God for forgiveness of daily sins.
• By thanking God for His specific acts of mercy.
• By praising God for the mercy found in Jesus Christ.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 32.
Next Week: Exodus 33–34, 40
February 2, 2012
Title: God’s Presence Fills the Tabernacle
Passage: Exodus 33–34, 40
Principle: God is merciful and faithful.
Praise: “I Will Sing the Mercies”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Moses ask God?
• What did God reveal to Moses?
• What are some of God’s characteristics?
• What filled the tabernacle?
• What did the Israelites do after God revealed His presence?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By humbly asking God for mercy and turning from sin.
• By joyfully praising God for sending His Son and Holy Spirit.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 33–34 and 40.
February 9, 2012
Title: God Ordains the Sacrificial System
Passage: Leviticus 1–7
Principle: God’s holiness requires a sacrifice for sin.
Praise: “Trust and Obey”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What types of offerings did the Israelites give to God?
• Why did the Israelites offer sacrifices?
• How was the worshiper forgiven?
• Who is the perfect sacrifice?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting Jesus to take his punishment.
• By living a holy life by obeying parents and leaders.
• By praising God by giving Him the best effort and attitude.
This Week: As a family, read Leviticus 1–7.
Next Week: Leviticus 9:22–10:7
February 16, 2012
Title: God Establishes the Priesthood
Passage: Leviticus 9:22–10:7
Principle: Man needs a mediator to come before God.
Praise: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God create the role of a priest?
• Did the priests have to obey God’s laws?
• What happened to the two priests who disobeyed God’s commands?
• Who is the sinless priest?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting only Jesus to bring him to God.
• By confessing his sins to God and asking Jesus to help him.
• By worshiping God with the right attitudes and actions.
This Week: As a family, read Leviticus 9:22–10:7.
Next Week: Leviticus 11–16
February 23, 2012
Title: God Ordains the Day of Atonement
Passage: Leviticus 11–16
Principle: Man constantly needs to confess sin.
Praise: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who is holy and without sin?
• What was the purpose of the Day of Atonement?
• Why were animals sacrificed?
• What cleanses a Christian from sin?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By confessing every sin to God.
• By praising God for eternal forgiveness through Jesus’ death on the cross.
• By trusting Jesus for eternal forgiveness.
This Week: As a family, read Leviticus 11–16.
Next Week: Leviticus 19
March 1, 2012
Title: God Requires Holy Living
Passage: Leviticus 19
Principle: God is holy and wants believers to live holy lives.
Praise: “O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God command the Israelites to live holy lives?
• What does it mean to be holy?
• How can one live a holy life?
• Are Christians commanded to live holy lives?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By obeying his father and mother.
• By being kind to others.
• By obeying and respecting older people.
This Week: As a family, read Leviticus 19.
March 8, 2012
Title: Israel Rejects God’s Provision
Passage: Numbers 11–12
Principle: God is displeased when we complain.
Praise: “This Is the Day”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did the Israelites complain about God’s provision?
• How did God punish the people?
• Who interceded for the Israelites?
• Is God pleased when we complain?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By thanking God for the blessings in our lives.
• By being an example to others by having a thankful and obedient heart.
This Week: As a family, read Numbers 11–12.
Next Week: Numbers 13–14
March 15, 2012
Title: Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King
Passage: Matthew 21–23; Zechariah 9:9
Principle: Jesus is the promised Messiah.
Praise: “King of Kings”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
• How did the crowds treat Jesus as the promised King?
• What did Jesus do in the temple?
• Why was Jesus angry with the temple priests?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By obeying Jesus as King.
• By worshiping Jesus as Lord.
• By telling others about the Messiah.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 21–23; Zechariah 9:9.
Next Week: Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50
March 22, 2012
Title: Judas Betrays Jesus
Passage: Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50
Principle: People deny or betray Jesus with sinful attitudes and actions.
Praise: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who did and did not reject Jesus?
• How did Judas betray Jesus?
• What did the disciples do in the Garden of Gethsemane?
• What had Jesus asked them to do?
• Why was Jesus sad in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By showing that he loves Jesus by obeying Him.
• By remembering that sin is a rejection of Jesus.
• By thanking Jesus for being faithful even when people reject Him.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50.
Next Week: Matthew 27
March 29, 2012
Title: Jesus Endures the Cross
Passage: Matthew 27
Principle: Jesus died for sin, giving access to God.
Praise: “Jesus Paid It All”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Who mocked Jesus?
• What did the soldiers do to Jesus?
• How did Jesus die?
• What happened when Jesus died?
• Why did Jesus die?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By praising Jesus for suffering and dying for sin.
• By trusting Jesus for forgiveness of sin.
• By thanking Jesus for allowing us to come to God.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 27.
Next Week: Matthew 28
April 5, 2012
Title: Jesus Rises from the Dead
Passage: Matthew 28
Principle: Jesus has power over sin and death.
Praise: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions.
• Who appeared to Mary and Mary when they arrived at Jesus’ tomb?
• Whom did Jesus appear to after His resurrection?
• What did Jesus tell His disciples?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By obeying Jesus as Savior and Lord.
• By singing praise to the risen Savior.
• By telling others about Jesus’ death and resurrection.
This Week: As a family, read Matthew 28.
April 12, 2012
Title: Israel Rejects God’s Plan
Passage: Numbers 13–14
Principle: God’s plans always are best.
Praise: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Moses send spies into Canaan?
• How many spies did he send?
• What kind of report did the spies bring back?
• Which spies trusted the Lord?
• How did God punish the Israelites?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By thanking God for His promises.
• By obeying God’s instructions.
• By trusting that God’s plan is best.
This Week: As a family, read Numbers 13–14.
Next Week: Numbers 16
April 19, 2012
Title: Israel Rejects God’s Prophet and Priest
Passage: Numbers 16
Principle: We should obey and respect the leadership that God has established.
Praise: “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What were the names of the men who did not trust God’s choice of leadership in
Moses?
• How did God punish Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
• Why did the people complain?
• Who interceded for the sins of the people?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By valuing the leadership God has put in his life.
• By not blaming leaders in difficult times.
• By learning from the Lord’s discipline.
This Week: As a family, read Numbers 16.
Next Week: Numbers 21
May 3, 2012
Title: God offers Israel Healing from Sin
Passage: Numbers 21:4–9
Principle: God is merciful and faithful.
Praise: “I Will Sing of the Mercies”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Israel complain?
• How did God punish the Israelites?
• Did the people admit they had sinned?
• How did God offer healing from the snakebites?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By not complaining about God’s provision.
• By remembering God’s faithfulness in the past.
• By trusting Jesus as Savior.
This Week: As a family, read Numbers 21:4–9.
Extra lesson
Title: God Blesses Israel through Balaam
Passage: Numbers 22–24
Principle: God is sovereign and keeps His promises.
Praise: “In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Balak want Balaam to curse Israel?
• What did God tell Balaam?
• What did God allow Balaam’s donkey to do?
• What did God allow Balaam to do to Israel?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By serving and obeying God in everything he does.
• By checking his motives to be sure they are for God’s glory
• By remembering that God’s blessing is unchangeable.
This Week: As a family, read Numbers 22–24.
