Managing Our Money for God's Glory (3-5) - Student Workbook by LiFT Institute at SEU

About LiFT Institute at SEU

The LiFT Institute at Southeastern University exists to equip individuals and families with the tools they need to thrive financially, professionally, and personally. Rooted in biblical values and committed to community transformation, the Institute empowers people through practical financial literacy and leadership development.

Our mission is to foster sustainable growth, informed stewardship, and meaningful collaboration by meeting learners right where they are from the earliest grades through adulthood. Through our four pillars Financial Stewardship, Workforce Development,

Nonprofit Sustainability, and Organizational Excellence we provide programs that build confidence, character, and capability

This curriculum reflects our belief that it’s never too early to learn wise money habits and that every child has the potential to be a faithful steward By combining age-appropriate lessons with real-world application and biblical truth, we aim to lay the foundation for a future marked by financial responsibility, generosity, and purpose.

Welcome to the journey!

Connecting Money to Needs and Wants

Objectives:

Students will be able to distinguish the difference between needs and wants and why we need money for both. Students will be able to define integrity. Students will be able to explain how we get money. Students will be able to explain how to align our wants with God’s desires.

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Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Money

Bank

Saving

Needs

Wants

Integrity

What people use to buy goods and services, like food, clothes, or toys.

A safe place where people keep their money and can also borrow money when needed.

Putting money aside so you can use it later for something important.

Things you must have to live, like food, water, clothing, and shelter.

Things you would like to have, but you can live without them, like toys or video games.

Being honest and doing what is right, even when no one is watching.

Prayer Lesson 1: Connecting Money to Needs and Wants

Dear God, Thank You for giving us everything we need and for teaching us how to use money wisely Today, help us understand the difference between needs and wants, and show us how to make choices that honor You Teach us to have integrity in how we earn, save, give, and spend our money Help us align our wants with Your desires so that everything we do brings glory to You. Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

Engage

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What can we do to make sure our wants reflect HIS values?

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Mini Lesson

In James 1:17, the scripture states “Every good and perfect thing comes from God.” That includes our money.

If God gave us the money we have, then can we use it however we want?

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What does it mean to be responsible with our money?

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What does it mean to have integrity?

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If we don’t know how to be responsible with our money, can we ask God for help?

Is there a difference between what we want and what we need?

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Circle Maps of Needs & Wants

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Read

Think about Do I Need It? Or Do I Want It? Making Budget Choices by

Jennifer S. Larson

When you are given money, how do you decide what to do with it?

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What is the difference between a good and a service?

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Why do people save money?

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:If we need these items to live, then how do we get these things?

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Where do we get those things?

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Have you ever been to a store with someone?

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How did they get the food that was in their cart?

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Wants

Evaluate

Needs & Wants T-Chart

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Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Grocery Store 2.

Use play money to purchase some groceries. Practice counting how many dollars each item costs. Be sure to take turns, so that each student gets to be the cashier. List the items you purchase below

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3. Needs v. Wants

What would you buy?

What should you do with your leftover money?

4. Playdough - Needs & Wants

Create items with playdough, then label them each Needs or Wants List your creations these below

Lesson Wrap-Up

Scripture Connections

Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)

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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Closing Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for all the blessings You’ve given us our families, our homes, our food, and even the money we have. We know that every good thing comes from You. Please help us make wise choices with our money and use it in ways that honor You. Teach us to spend, save, and give with thankful hearts, always remembering that what we have is a gift from You Amen

Home Connection

To keep the learning going at home, students can earn points during the week for doing things without being asked For example, making up their bed

As a family, gather and talk about things children can earn points for and assign a point value to each task. They can earn points to earn fun things like family movie night, earn screen time, or choose a family activity to do together.

Children will learn what it means to earn or work for their points and how it correlates to earning and working for money. Then children will use their points to buy time and activities. If one activity is especially expensive they will learn how to bank or save their points for this particular activity.

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Connecting Making Money to Giving, Saving, and Spending

Objectives:

Students will be able to explain that jobs are how people earn money.

Students will be able to identify give, save and spend as the three things you can do with money.

Students will be able to explain the importance of spending their money on necessities and how to save

Students will be able to explain the importance of giving, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, generosity, and giving back to God.

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Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Bank

Money

Savings Account

Job

Bills

Tithing

A safe place where people keep their money, save for the future, and sometimes borrow money when they need it.

What people use to buy things they need or want, like food, clothes, or toys.

A special place at the bank where you keep your money so it can grow over time and be used later.

Work that a person does to earn money, like teaching, cooking, or building.

The costs people have to pay for things they use, like electricity, water, food, and a place to live.

Giving a portion of your money usually 10% back to God, often by giving to your church. It’s a way to say thank You to God and help support His work.

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Spending

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for the gift of work and for the ability to earn money Today, help us learn how to use the money we make in ways that honor You Teach us to be wise with our spending, faithful in saving, and joyful in giving Help us understand how banks work and why it’s important to make good choices with the blessings You give us. Fill our hearts with gratitude and generosity as we learn to use our money for Your glory. Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

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Engage

Find Someone Who 1.

Match each character to their job title by writing it’s letter in the corresponding box.

G. H. I.

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Saving, and Spending

Mini Lesson 2.

Genesis 4:2-12 tells the story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the idea of giving our best to God.

Cain & Abel (Genesis 4:2-12)

Later she gave birth to his brother Abel.

Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord And Abel also brought an offering fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”

Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him

Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?”

“I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

The Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth”

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Saving, and Spending

Take notes on the questions! What does ‘glorify God’ mean? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

How can we honor God with the money we are given?

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How can we glorify God with our money? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Saving, and Spending

Explain

Where does money come from?

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How do your parents earn money?

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How can we honor God with the money he gives us?

What is the safest place we can keep our money that we save?

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Elaborate

Think about Career Day by Anne Rockwell

What careers are you interested in when you grow up?

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Evaluate

How do people earn money?

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When people buy things, they are classified as a ______ or a _______ .

What is a savings account?

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How can we show that we are thankful to God for what he provides for us?

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Saving, and Spending

Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

1. Teacher Center

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes!

When I Grow Up Role Play

Pick a job you would like to do when you grow up from the community workers worksheet and “go to work”.

One day you will have to work to make money to buy things like a house, a car, clothes, and food. You will also want to earn money to spend on fun things like eating out at a restaurant and vacations

MY JOB:

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Saving, and Spending

Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

1. Teacher Center

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes!

When I Grow Up Role Play

Pick a job you would like to do when you grow up from the community workers worksheet and “go to work”.

One day you will have to work to make money to buy things like a house, a car, clothes, and food. You will also want to earn money to spend on fun things like eating out at a restaurant and vacations

MY JOB:

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Making & Using My Give, Save, Spend Piggy Bank

Make your own Piggy Bank to have a place to put the money to yearn to Give, Save and Spend

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank.

We give back to God with a thankful heart God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings Remember tithing means giving back to God.

There are some things that we need to spend money on this week.

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

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Saving, and Spending

Guess the Job 4.

Play Guess the Job. Identify jobs based on clues about what duties are performed on the job

Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us today how money comes from working and how we can use it wisely. Help us remember to give with thankful hearts, to save for important needs, and to spend carefully on what truly matters Thank You for the blessings You’ve given us and for always providing what we need May we always use our money to show love to others and to bring glory to You. Amen.

Home Connection

To keep the learning going at home, students can earn points during the week for doing things without being asked For example, making up their bed

The Bank. What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Objectives:

Students will be able to explain the importance of a bank. Students will be able to explain what a bank card is and how to use it.

Students will be able to explain the benefits of a savings account and why we should work towards having one

Lesson 3: The Bank.

What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Checking Account

A place at the bank where you keep your money to use for spending.

Debit Card

A card that lets you use the money from your checking account to buy things.

Couponing

Using special papers or codes to save money when you buy things.

Deposit Slip

Bank Log

A paper you fill out when you put money into your bank account.

A list where you write down the money you put in and take out of your bank account.

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What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for giving us tools to help us take care of the money You’ve blessed us with Today, as we learn about banks, bank cards, and savings accounts, help us understand how to make wise choices with our money Teach us to be good stewards and to use what we have in ways that honor You Thank You for always providing for us and helping us grow in wisdom. Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Review

What is money and where does it come from?

Construction Worker

Builds homes, schools, roads, and buildings. Uses tools and machines to do their work safely. Works as a team to follow building plans.

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Bank. What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Engage

What is something that you really want, but don’t have the money to buy yet?

Piggy Bank

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into our piggy banks.

What do we call the leftover money after paying our bills?

We want to be able to save $50.00 during our time together.

Explain

Circle Map of Places to Keep our Money 1.

Lesson 3: The Bank.

What Is It and Why Do

We Need It?

Explain

A debit card is a way to spend money that’s already in a bank account, called a checking account Think of it like a digital piggy bank When you swipe a debit card, the money is taken directly from the linked bank account.

When using a debit card, you can only spend what you have. It’s important to set spending limits or budget your money. This helps you reach your savings goal

2. Read

Before you reach The Money Plan by Monica Eaton

What do you think the story will be about?

Where do we keep our money so that we don’t use it?

Do you know why the bank is the safest place to keep your money? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Bank. What Is It and Why Do

We Need It?

Think about The Money Plan by Monica Eaton.

What does the money plan help Mia’s mom figure out?

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Where does Mia’s mom put her saved dollars? Why?

What is a budget?

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What did Mia ask her mom to help her do with her earned money?

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Elaborate

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank.

We give back to God with a thankful heart God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings Remember tithing means giving back to God

There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2 How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

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What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Evaluate

Why is saving money and starting a budget important?

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Write a brief summary about how you can relate to the story, The Money Plan.

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What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes!

Deposit Slip Practice

Practice filling out the deposit slip and use the play money from your piggy banks to actually deposit money into your savings account.

Bank Teller

Use a deposit slip to deposit some of the money from your piggy bank into your savings account. You can log your deposit your Bank Log (pg XX) to keep track of how much money has been deposited each week

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Be the Banker

You received a letter in the mail that states, “Dear Banker. I’m having a hard time getting started saving money. Each time I get some, I spend or lose it. Can you help me?” Write back to the customer who wants to save. Make sure your letter tells the customer how to make better choices when it comes to saving, spending and giving Make sure to emphasize the difference between wants and needs

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What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us how to take care of the money You’ve given us. Help us remember what we learned about banks, saving, and using money wisely. Thank You for giving us tools to help us make good choices and for always providing what we need. Please help us use what we have to honor You and bless others Amen

Home Connection

To keep the learning going at home, students can earn points during the week for doing things without being asked For example, making up their bed

Saving Your Money - Part I

Objectives:

Students will be able to define savings and budgets.

Students will demonstrate what saving their money looks like.

Students will demonstrate where to put their money for safe keeping

Students will demonstrate how to fill out a deposit slip

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Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Budget

A plan for how to use your money to buy things, save, and give.

Savings Money you set aside to use later.

Money

Self-Control

Patience

Work

What we use to buy things we need or want.

Making good choices, even when it’s hard.

Waiting calmly for something without getting upset.

Something people do that takes effort, like helping others, learning, or doing a job.

Earn To get money by working or helping others.

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Prayer

Dear God,Thank You for the many blessings You give us, including the money we have Today, help us learn how to be wise by saving our money and planning with a budget Show us how to take care of what You’ve given us and use it in ways that honor You Help us understand how to keep our money safe and how to use tools like a deposit slip We want to be good stewards of all You’ve given. Amen.

Memory

Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

Engage

1. Would You Rather?

Situation #1: You are carrying your iPad and iPhone in the same hand. You accidentally trip causing your devices to hit the ground. You discover your iPad survived the fall, however your Iphone has a cracked screen so bad that you can not see what’s being displayed. Would you rather repair your broken Iphone or buy a new one? Why?

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Is an iPhone a want or a need? Explain.

2. Mini Lesson

Needs are things we must have to live this life God has given us Wants are things we desire, but don't need to survive. Understanding the difference between needs and wants will help you save effectively and make smarter decisions with your money. Think about what happened to your iPhone in situation #1.

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Situation #2: One day after school, you rode your bike downhill so fast that the chain came off. What decisions should you make that will save you money while fixing your bike?

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Explore

Think about Savannah’s Savings Jar By Chelsea Addison.

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Savannah’s school project was to start a successful business and reach a financial goal. How did Savannah feel about the project?

What was Savannah’s business?

What was Savannah’s friend’s nickname?

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What does Savannah realize after visiting the mall with her friend?

How did Savannah overcome her setback?

Elaborate

Would you like to start a business like Savannah? If so, what business would you like to start?

A budget is a spending and savings plan. A good budget requires you to make good choices with your money. Having a budget helps you reach your goals.

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Tree Map of My Needs & Wants

Use a Tree Map to Identify two more ways people can spend less and save more money.

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Evaluate

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23.

It helpful to learn the Fruits of the Spirit like patience and self control, but it is actually what God wants us to do because he loves us!

Write one example of how you can show patience and one example of how you can show self-control this week.

Situation #3: You have been so busy that you forgot to eat. It’s 3:00 PM and you feel like you could eat anything and everything in sight because you haven’t eaten since dinner the night before.

Thinking of your budget, should you go to a restaurant to eat or should you find something to eat at home? Why?

Is food a want or a need? Explain.

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Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes!

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Go to Work Role Play 2.

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Store Scavenger Hunt

Take a virtual trip to the grocery store online. Create a grocery list of your favorite food items. You can use you school device to visit your favorite grocery store.

Count the savings in your piggy bank and fill out another deposit slip for your savings account.

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Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us how to be wise with our money. Help us remember to save, to make a budget, and to use self-control and patience when making choices. Thank You for giving us the chance to work and earn money, and help us always use it in ways that honor You. We are thankful for all You provide. Amen

Home Connection

To keep the learning going at home this week, have the students practice patience and self control

This could be something they are rewarded for during the week to earn their points for activities during the week It is important to praise children when you see them doing these things throughout the week without reminders. It is something they can also help you with throughout the week. This is a family activity where you love each other with patience and self control. Families are encouraged to track behaviors on a daily chart as a visual reminder to keep students motivated through rewards and recognition.

Saving Your Money - Part II

Objectives:

Students will demonstrate how to create and use a budget. Students will demonstrate how to save money to buy both needs and wants

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Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Budget

A plan for how to use your money to buy things, save, and give.

Savings Account

A safe place at the bank where you can keep your money and let it grow over time.

Self-Control

Making good choices and stopping yourself from doing something wrong or unwise, even when it’s hard.

Patience

Waiting calmly without getting upset, even when something takes a while.

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II

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for giving us everything we need and for teaching us how to be wise with our money Today, help us learn how to make a good budget and how to save for both the things we need and the things we want Show us how to use our money in ways that honor You Thank You for always guiding us and giving us what we need. Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

1. Engage

Review

What does it mean to save money?

How should we use our money for God’s glory and not our own?

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What is something that you might want to save money for? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

2. Mini Lesson (5-Minutes)

It is to be responsible and save your money. This requires patience and self control, two of the Fruits of the Spirit.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23:

How have you practiced this during the week at home with your families? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

What is your savings goal?

Tell us about it!

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Has anyone been practicing how to save money at home? If so, how?

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Think about Save It! by Cinders Mcleod.

How is money in Bunnyland different than our money?

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What kind of work did Honey do to earn income?

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Why did Honey decide to save her money?

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What was Honey’s savings goal?

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Math Activity 2.

Why did Honey decide not to save both of the carrots she earned each week for taking care of her siblings?

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How did Honey feel at the end of the story?

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MY BUDGET

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Evaluate

Write your parents a short letter explaining what a budget is and why is it important to save and budget your money Your letter must include the word budget and five or more sentences explaining what it is and/or why a budget is important

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Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and Carrot Budget Activity.

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Go to Work Role Play 2.

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Honey’s Playhouse 3.

Students draw a picture of what they think Honey’s playhouse looks like

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Interview with Honey

You are a reporter and get to interview Honey from Save It!

Write 5 interview questions you would ask her about the steps she took to be able to buy the playhouse she wanted.

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Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us how to make wise choices with our money Help us to be patient, use self-control, and follow a good budget so we can save for both our needs and wants. Thank You for providing for us and for showing us how to be good stewards. We want to use everything You give us to bring You glory. Amen.

Home Connection

Continue practicing patience and self control at home and reading Galatians 5: 22-23.

This is also a good time to work on a budget at home with the points they earn for chores and kindness Put what they have been doing for the last four weeks into a paper budget they can see and work with This could be as big as chart paper so that everyone can participate

Stewardship –Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

Objectives:

Students will be able to define stewardship. Students will be able to share how they can be a good steward.

Students will be able to share why we use our money for God’s glory

Lesson 6: Stewardship – Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Steward A person who takes care of something.

Stewardship

How we take care of the things God has given us.

Possessions

Things you have or own.

Belongings The special things that belong to you.

Lesson 6: Stewardship – Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for all the blessings You have given us—our families, our homes, our money, and so much more Today, help us learn what stewardship means and how we can take good care of everything You’ve trusted us with. Show us how to use our money in ways that bring You glory and help others Teach us to be faithful, thankful, and wise in all we do. Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Engage

Scripture Connection

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10)

Heads Together, Bottoms Up

What is a budget?

Lesson 6: Stewardship – Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

How do you save using a budget?

Evaluate

How can you choose to be a good steward this week?

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Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes!

Lesson 6: Stewardship – Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

Writing 2.

Students will complete the I can be a Good Steward Bubble Writing Activity in their Student Workbooks.

I can be a good steward of God by...

Lesson 6: Stewardship – Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

Draw & Color

Draw a picture of Joseph and write one thing that they learned about him

Lesson 6: Stewardship – Taking Good Care of the Things God has Given Us

Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us how to be good stewards

Help us take care of the money, time, and things You’ve given us.

Show us how to use everything we have to bring You glory and help others. Thank You for trusting us with so much. We want to honor You with our choices every day. Amen.

Home Connection

Go home and talk to someone you know and trust about what a good steward is and how we are all called to be good stewards of what God has given us so that we can glorify Him each day. Share how we can do that by saving our money and practicing patience and self control.

Stewardship –Helping Others

Objectives:

Students will be able to define generosity. Students will be able to demonstrate how they can be generous to others.

Lesson 7: Stewardship – Helping Others

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Generosity

Being kind and sharing what you have with others.

Steward Someone who takes care of something.

Stewardship Taking care of the things God has given us.

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Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for being so generous and giving us everything we need Today, please help us learn what it means to be generous and how we can help others with kind hearts Show us ways to share and take care of the things You’ve given us We want to love others the way You love us Amen

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Engage

Scripture Connection

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Mini Lesson

What do you think the word generosity means?

Lesson 7: Stewardship – Helping Others

Share a time that they showed generosity to someone.

How did it make you feel when you were generous to someone?

2. Read

Think about What is Given from the Heart by Patricia C McKissak

How were James Otis and his mother good stewards?

Did they do what God has asked all of us to do?

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Was it easy for James Otis and his mother to do what God asked? Why or why not?

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Explore

How can you help a family that has lost everything in a fire? Discuss with a partner and write your ideas below!

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Explain

What are 3 things you can do to be a blessing to others? How can you share the love of Jesus?

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How was God generous? What did he do? How does that make you feel?

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Elaborate

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Lesson 7: Stewardship – Helping Others

Evaluate

Think about a time someone has been generous to you Write a letter to the person who was generous to and thank them for their generosity Be specific in what you are thanking them for!

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Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss jobs, money, bills, saving, and spending. Feel free to take notes!

Lesson 7: Stewardship – Helping

Others

2. Writing

Summarize what you learned about today’s lesson in 5 or more complete sentences.

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4.Arts & Crafts

Make a list inside the heart of things that you can do at home, school, church, and in your community to show generosity.

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Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for showing us what it means to be generous. Help us to use what we have—our money, time, and gifts to help others and show Your love. Teach us to give with joyful hearts and to look for ways to be a blessing. Thank You for giving us everything we need and for letting us be part of Your work Amen

Home Connection

Find a way to show generosity to a neighbor, friend or family member.

Stewardship –Giving LESSON 8 LESSON 8

Objectives:

Students will understand the reason we give and why it is important. Students will understand tithing.

Students will understand how much money we should set aside to tithe to the church

Lesson 8: Stewardship – Giving

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Generosity

Being kind and sharing what you have with others.

Giving Sharing what you have with others to help them.

Tithe

Giving a part of your money to God, usually at church, to say thank You and help others.

Steward Someone who takes care of something.

Stewardship Taking care of the things God has given us.

Lesson 8: Stewardship – Giving

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for all the good things You’ve given us Today, help us learn why giving is important and how we can honor You by giving back Teach us about tithing and how to set aside a part of our money to give to You with thankful hearts Help us to be cheerful and generous givers, just like You are Amen

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

Engage

Scripture Connection

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Review

We have to take care of what God has given us and not spend it on things we don’t need. Remember that Joy comes from the Lord, not things we can buy. Things make us happy for a little while but what is most important is that we make God happy and tithing is one way to make God happy.

Lesson 8: Stewardship – Giving

Explore

Think about Quentin the Quarter of Tithing by Lisa Dixon-Todd (pages 1-4).

How does God want us to use our money?

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What are some things that Molly did with her money?

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How does God want us to use our money?

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What are some things that Molly did with her money?

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How can we use the money and things God has given us to further his kingdom?

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What does it mean to “save for a rainy day”?

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Watch 2.

Tithing Circle Map

Explain

Giving and saving is something God wants us to do God wants us to put others before ourselves and not be selfish

Tithing is our opportunity to give part of our money to God, usually at church, to say thank You and help others. The Bible encourages us to give 10% of our earnings back to God, but 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver".

Lesson 8: Stewardship – Giving

Elaborate

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Lesson 8: Stewardship – Giving

Evaluate

How much did you group choose to spend, save, give and tithe?

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you! Centers

Teacher Center

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss how you can be a good steward Feel free to take notes!

Lesson 8: Stewardship – Giving

Writing

What is tithing and why is it important?

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Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us the importance of giving Help us to remember that everything we have comes from You, and giving back is a way to say thank You. Teach us to be faithful in tithing and to give with joyful and generous hearts. Thank You for always taking care of us and showing us how to care for others.

Amen

Home Connection

Find a way to show generosity to a neighbor, friend or family member.

Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Objectives:

Students will be able to explain why it is important to always do the right thing.

Lesson 9: Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want

To

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Integrity

Generosity

Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching by being honest and making good choices.

Being kind and sharing what you have with others.

Right Making good choices that are kind, fair, and pleasing to God.

Wrong

Making choices that hurt others, are unkind, or do not make God happy.

Lesson 9: Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for being with us and helping us know what is right Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing, especially when we don’t feel like it Please give us courage, strength, and wisdom to make good choices, even when it’s tough Help us to follow You and honor You in everything we do Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

Engage

1. Scripture Connection

Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so that it may go in and take over the good land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. (Deuteronomy 6:18)

Review 2.

Sometimes it is hard to do the right thing even when we know what the right thing is

The good news is that God doesn’t ask us to do the right thing and leave us. He walks right beside us and is always with us whenever we need him.

Lesson 9: Choosing

To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Think about Your Magnificent Chooser: Teaching Kids to Make Godly Choices by John Orterg.

If we come to a problem that we don’t know the answer to, what should we do?

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If we know what the right thing to do is, but we just don’t want to do it, what should we do?

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We can always ask God what to do. Ask him to give us a heart to follow him and do his will When we are obedient to God we help spread his word

Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

What would you choose?

What would you do if you saw trash on the ground?

What would you do if you saw someone laughing at someone else?

Lesson 9: Choosing To Do the Right Thing When

You Don’t Want To

Explore

Jacob was walking in the grocery store and saw a lady in front of him drop $10 on the floor. Jacob picked up the $10 and wanted to put it in his pocket. However, he didn't. He returned the money to the lady.

Did Jacob do the right thing or not?

Why do you think Jacob returned the money?

Why it is important to always do the right thing even when we don’t want to?

Lesson

Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Lesson 9:

Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Elaborate

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Lesson 9:

Choosing To Do the Right Thing

When You Don’t Want To

Evaluate

Summarize what you learned about today’s lesson in 5 or more complete sentences.

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Choosing To Do the Right Thing

When You Don’t Want To

Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss how you can be a good steward. Feel free to take notes!

2. Writing

There is the coolest new toy that you really want. If you buy the toy, you can’t tithe to the church this week What would you do and why? What would God expect you to do?

Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Read discuss and color the Fruit of the Spirit Cut out sheet

Choosing To Do the Right Thing

When You Don’t Want To

Arts & Crafts

Draw a picture of someone doing what is right.

Lesson 9: Choosing To Do the Right Thing When You Don’t Want To

Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for showing us the difference between right and wrong. Help us to be brave and make good choices, even when it’s hard or we don’t want to. Thank You for always being with us and giving us the strength to do what honors You. We want to live in a way that pleases You every day. Amen.

Home Connection

Find a way to show generosity to a neighbor, friend or family member

Saving for a Rainy Day

Objectives:

Students will be able to explain why saving money is important for rainy days.

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

Rainy Day

A time when something unexpected happens and you might need extra money or help.

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for always taking care of us and giving us what we need Today, help us learn why it’s important to save money for times when unexpected things happen Teach us to be wise and plan ahead so we can be ready for life’s “rainy days” Thank You for Your love, guidance, and all the blessings You give us Amen

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

1. Engage

Sing

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Rain, rain, go away

Come again another day [Insert name]’s Class wants to play, Come again another day.

What do you do to prepare for a rainy day?

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Ask: If you get caught in the rain and you don’t have a raincoat or umbrella what happens?

Think About It

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What do you think “a rainy day” means when referring to money?

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Explore

Think about Quentin the Quarter of Tithing by Lisa Dixon-Todd.

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Watch 2.

Think about the video, Tina the Turtle Saves for a Rainy Day

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Do you think Tina made the right decision to save her money for a rainy day?

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Elaborate

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Evaluate

Summarize what you have learned from today’s lesson in 2 or more sentences

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Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss how you can be a good steward. Feel free to take notes!

Vocabulary

Match the vocabulary words to their definitions. 2.

Construction Worker Builds homes, schools, roads, and buildings. Uses tools and machines to do their work safely. Works as a team to follow building plans.

1. A plan for how to use your money 2. A business where people keep their money 3. Things people must have to survive 4. Someone who takes care of something 5. Things people would like to have

6. Being kind and sharing what you have with others 7. An account kept at a bank to save money

8. The special things that belong to you 9. Doing what is right, even when no one is watching.

Draw or write underneath the umbrella what you could save your rainy day money for. 3.

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Arts & Crafts

Use this sheet to track your savings. Write the amount you save each week and record your balance each time you save to see how much you have saved when you finish the sheet.

Lesson 10: Saving for a Rainy Day

Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us the importance of saving for times when we might need extra help. Please help us be wise and plan ahead so we’re ready for life’s surprises. Thank You for always taking care of us and for giving us everything we need Help us to honor You with how we use and save our money Amen

Home Connection

Encourage students to be generous this week Find creative ways to show generosity to a neighbor, friend or family member

Joy Comes from the Lord, Not Things

Objectives:

Students will be able to explain where true, lasting joy comes from. Students will be able to explain that things do not bring lasting joy.

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not Things

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)

Vocabulary

A happy feeling you have inside, even when things aren’t perfect.

Things

Objects you can see or touch, like toys, clothes, or books.

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not

Things

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for the joy You give us that lasts no matter what Help us learn today that true joy doesn’t come from toys, money, or other things, but from knowing and trusting You Teach us to be thankful for what we have, and to find our happiness in Your love and goodness Fill our hearts with joy that comes only from You Amen

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

Review 1. Engage

What do you think would happen if you didn’t buy that thing you wanted but instead you saved your money or you gave generously to God and others?

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord,

Not Things

Sing 2.

I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart

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

And I'm so happy

So very happy

I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.

I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart

Where?

Down in my heart!

Where?

Down in my heart!

I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart Where?

Down in my heart to stay.

And I'm so happy

So very happy

I've got the love of Jesus in my heart

And I'm so happy

So very happy

I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord,

Not Things

I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart!

Where?

Down in my heart!

Where?

Down in my heart!

I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart!

Where?

Down in my heart to stay

And I'm so happy

So very happy

I've got the love of Jesus in my heart

And I'm so happy

So very happy

I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.

Heads Together, Bottoms Up 3.

What does it means to have joy down in your heart?

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not

Things

Scripture Connection 4.

And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)

But the fruit of the spirit is love, JOY, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)

Explore

Think about Let’s Find Joy by Shaunti Feldhahn.

How do you get joy down in your heart?

Mini Lesson 2.

What are some things that can make us happy and bring us joy?

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not

Things

Each time we obey God we get more of Him. He makes our hearts want what HE wants rather than what WE want.

Explain

God wants us to focus more on him than toys or other things.

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God wants us to spend more time with him by praying and reading the Bible daily The more we do those things the more we become closer to God. This makes him happy.

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not Things

Elaborate

MY JOB:

Congratulations!! You earned $20 from your work today!

Use the chart below to help determine how much goes in each section of your bank

We give back to God with a thankful heart. God calls us to tithe 10% of our earnings. Remember tithing means giving back to God. There are some things that we need to spend money on this week

Food: $2

House: $8

Lights: $2

How much is left from your earnings to put in your savings?

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not Things

Evaluate

Ask God for more of him and less of things

The scripture says: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

If we ask God to give us more of Him so that our hearts want what He wants he will give us that We won’t want the things we want We will want what God wants for us.

Explain how you are going to let God into your life more and how will that bring you joy?

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not

Things

Centers

Take your Student Workbook to each center with you!

Teacher Center 1.

Visit with your teacher to check your Evaluate answers and discuss how you can have a relationship with God. Feel free to take notes!

Writing

Explain what you have learned in today’s lesson What are some things that you can change in your life to get real everlasting joy?

Lesson 11: Joy Comes from the Lord, Not Things

Arts & Crafts

Color the word JOY. Inside of each letter students will write things that they can do to have everlasting joy.

Comes from the Lord, Not Things

great things for us, and we are filled with Joy! Psalm 126:3 Lesson 11:

Color4.

Students will color the Psalm 126:3 Coloring Sheet

The Lord has done

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Lesson Wrap-Up

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us that true joy comes from You, not from the things we own. Help us to remember that Your love is the greatest gift we could ever have. Fill our hearts with joy that lasts, even when life is hard or we don’t have everything we want Thank You for being with us always and giving us what we truly need. Amen.

Home Connection

As you go through your week look for opportunities to ask God to give you a heart to want what He wants for you. When there is a time during the week that you really, really want something, but know it isn’t something you need, take that time to talk to God.

Show What You Know!

Objectives:

Students will be able to demonstrate that money comes from working/job. Students will be able to demonstrate how to use their money for God’s glory

Lesson 12: Show What You Know!

Prayer

Dear God,Thank You for all we’ve learned about money, work, and honoring You Today, as we show what we know, help us remember that money comes from working hard and making wise choices Teach us to use what we’ve learned to bring glory to You in everything we do Thank You for giving us the tools to be good stewards of all You’ve given. Amen.

Memory Verses

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)

Every Good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17)

You have learned so much and you are ready to share what you know with the world. To demonstrate your learning and creativity, you will be showcasing your understanding of the importance of saving money and honoring God with our money

Lesson 12: Show What You Know!

How do we earn money?

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What is a want? What is a need?

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What do we call the money we don’t spend?

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Lesson 12: Show What You Know!

Have students share answers with their group

Ask: How do we earn money?

Ask: What is a want? What is a need?

Ask: How do we honor God with our money?

Ask: What do we call the money we don’t spend?

Ask: How do we honor God with our money?

Explore

The purpose of this activity is to make sure you demonstrate understanding that in order to make money you must work Money does not grow on trees It does not appear like magic You have to work hard at a job and show up everyday to get paid a salary. Using your money for God’s glory is the key. God created us to work hard and to do hard things.

Show What You Know!

Use your creativity to write a script for your puppets The script must contain information from previous lessons This shows understanding of the objectives that were taught

Title of Puppet Show

Think of a catchy name for your show!

Storyline

It may be helpful to brainstorm the main ideas and details below.

Lesson 12: Show What You Know!

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Lesson 12: Show What You Know!

Evaluate

Perform your show with your group!

Lesson Wrap-Up

Scripture Connection

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:7-8)

Prayer

Dear God, Thank You for teaching us that true joy comes from You, not from the things we have. Help us remember to be thankful and to find our happiness in knowing and loving You. Thank You for giving us joy that lasts forever We love You and want to follow You every day Amen

Home Connection

Share what you know and have learned with your family and friends Dream big! Remember that Jesus loves you endlessly and He is with you as you make money and use it for God’s glory!