Start with the Story of Creation
Start your journey with the Story of Creation. Genesis 1:1, ‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth,‘ is a great starting point.
Use simple drawings or picture books to illustrate the seven days of creation. Kids love pictures! Explain each day in a fun and engaging manner. For instance, say, ‘On the first day, God said, ‘Let there be light!’ And was there light? You bet!‘ Little jokes can make the learning process enjoyable.
Remember to ask them questions like, ‘What do you think God made next?‘ This keeps them curious and engaged.
Nature Walks with Bible Verses
Nature walks are a fantastic way to bring Bible verses to life. Take your preschooler on a walk and use verses like Psalms 104:24, ‘How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom, you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.’
As you walk, point out the different plants and animals. Share fun facts, like how a spider spins its web. Make connections between what they see and the verses. Say things like, ‘Look at this big tree! Remember, God made that!’ This creates a tangible link between their surroundings and God’s creation.
Simple Nature Crafts
Engage their creativity with simple nature crafts. Collect leaves, stones, or flowers and create a collage. Use Genesis 1:31, ‘God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.’ Talk about how God must have felt making everything beautiful.
Let them create something and then have a mini ‘art show’ where they explain their artwork. Kids love sharing their masterpieces! It also helps them to appreciate the beauty around them. Keep it light and fun, like, ‘Wow, this is almost as beautiful as the garden God made!‘
Songs & Rhymes Celebrating Creation
Incorporate songs and rhymes. Kids remember songs better, so use this to your advantage. Sing songs like ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’ or make up fun rhymes about creation. For example, ‘God made the sky so blue, and the trees and flowers, too!’
Use Ephesians 5:19, ‘Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.’ Get them to clap along or create simple dance moves. Music can make learning about God’s creation joyful and memorable.
Encouraging Questions about Nature
Encouraging questions is a great way to deepen their understanding. Kids ask the funniest things! Use their curiosity to delve deeper into the beauty of creation. If they ask, ‘Why is the sky blue?’ help them appreciate it by saying, ‘God made it that way because He knew we’d love it!’ Join Proverbs 20:11, ‘Even a child is known by his actions, whether his conduct is pure and right.’ Allow space for them to wonder and explore these wonders of God’s creation. Share a laugh and enjoy the process together.
Let the questions flow and the exploration begin!
Planting Seeds of Faith
Planting seeds is a wonderful metaphor for faith. Try planting a small garden or even seeds in a pot. Use Mark 4:31-32, ‘It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants.’ Talk about how even the smallest seeds can grow into something amazing, just like their faith. Water plants together and watch them grow. It’s a perfect visual representation of nurturing faith and appreciating the growth of God’s work.
Key Points:
- Planting seeds as a metaphor for faith
- Reference scripture: Mark 4:31-32
- Visual representation of nurturing faith
Creating a Nature Journal
Create a nature journal to document their experiences. Grab a notebook and some crayons. Encourage them to draw or write about what they’ve seen. Use Psalm 19:1, ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.’ Let them collect leaves or flowers to paste into their journals. It’s a keepsake of how they’re learning to see God’s work in nature. This helps them to reflect and remember the beauty they’ve observed, forming a deeper connection with creation.