Week 3 - 2nd Week of September
Items Needed: Bible
Tactile Number: 4
Tactile Letter: H
Shapes: Oval, Heart, Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Square, Star, Diamond
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Brown, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple
Books: The Little House, My Four Book, Carrot Seed, Remy the Rhino Learns Patience
Worksheets: 4, H, First Name, Shape Worksheet, Straight-Line Characters, 1 1/2" tracing paper, Animal Match (see below), Abraham's Star, Star Template
Games: Any game that requires waiting a turn, Colorama
Activities: Flashlight, 100 items to count, 
CDs: Music Machine
Number 4 Poster, Letter H Activity
Character Trait: Patience
Definition: Waiting quietly with a happy heart and not whining
Opposite: Impatient, not waiting
Bible Story: Abraham & Sarah Want a Baby
Scripture: Genesis 12, 18, 21
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes
The Beginner's Bible
My Story Bible: pg 12-15
Through the Bible in Felt: pg 16-17
Verse: Psalms 37:7a - Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him.
Tune: Baa Baa Black Sheep
Rest in the Lord and wait
Patiently for Him
Psalms 37, verse 7
Psalms 37, verse 7
Rest in the Lord and wait
Patiently for Him
Bible Song: I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy - The Ultimate Bible Song Collection for Kids
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
Where?
Down in my heart!
Where?
Down in my heart!
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
And I'm so happy
So very happy
I've got the love of Jesus in my heart
Down in my heart
And I'm so happy
So very happy
I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.
Optional Verses:
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus...
I've got the peace that passes understanding...
And if the Devil doesn't like it, He can sit on a tack! 0uch!
Information: First name - tracing paper
Books of the Bible: Acts, Romans
Shapes: Oval, Heart, Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Square, Star, Diamond
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Brown, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple
Number: 4
Down and over, down some more. That’s the way to make a four!
Letter: H
line, line, arm
Comprehension Questions:
Name the people in this story.
What did God promise Abraham?
Did Sarah believe God? Why?
Abraham and Sarah had to be patient for God to do what He said. Did God give them a baby?
What was the baby's name?
Book of the Week:
Ideas:
• Carrot Seed Book of the Week Ideas:
- Purchase a packet of carrot seed to view
- Paint with a carrot – use the top, side, and point to paint
- Visit a local plant nursery to view many plants
- Life Cycle of a Plant – Sequence Cards
- Lesson Plans
• Abraham & Sarah Want a Baby Preschool Bible Story Activities & Color Sheets:
- Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
- Play a game where the child has to take turns - board games; Red Light, Green Light; card games
- Click for more Abraham and Sarah Ideas...
• Character Education - Patience Activities:
- Play a game where the child has to be patient and take turns - board games (Dominoes
- Discuss how to show patience to other people:
- taking turns in games and with toys
- waiting quietly for an adult to finish speaking before asking a question
- not asking the same question over and over
- Listen to the CD Music Machine, Song “Patience”
- My Young Child Character Education Story - read online for free or print. Be sure to do the discussion and activities for each book.
- A Tree Grows
- Make pizza dough or homemade bread that requires time to rise – Talk about the need to be patient for the yeast to make the dough rise.
- Read: 
• Letter & Number Ideas:
Weeks 1-4 focus on "straight-line letters" - characters made with straight lines only. Start by creating the characters using short and long popsicle sticks and move to writing the characters on 1 1/2" tracing paper with yellow lines and green and red dots as a guide. Use the Straight-Line Characters worksheet to show the progression of the letters and numbers. Be sure to say the Letter Formation Chant or Number Rhyme as the child creates each character.
• Name:
Continue to have the child practice writing their name on 1 1/2" tracing paper. View Learning to Write to decide the appropriate level of difficulty to start for your child.
• Do a Mommy-Baby Animal Match
Printable #1, Printable #2
• Fine Motor Skills:
100 Years Old
Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born. To demonstrate the number 100 - pour out a pile of beans, coins, or chocolate chips. Count out 100 to place in a bowl. Have your child help you count. For additional practice, have the child pick up the small items with a pair of tweezers or tongs. Cosmetic tweezers may be harder to use so consider kitchen tongs or a plastic set that comes in a science or doctor kit. (Original Source Unknown)
• Gross Motor Skill:
Sing Father Abraham (Traditional) - The Ultimate Bible Song Collection for Kids
Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
I am one of them and so are you
So let's all praise the Lord.
Right arm!
Verses:
Right arm, left arm!
Right arm, left arm, right foot!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around, sit down!
Actions:
Right arm: Clench fist, bend and extend arm upward repeatedly throughout song
Left arm: Add left arm in same motion as right
Right foot: Add right foot stepping up and down
Left foot: Add left foot stepping up and down
Nod your head: Add head nodding up and down
Turn around: Add turning in place while continuing to do other motions
Sit down: Sit down
• Visual Perception Skill:
Lacing
