EXPLORE
Explore
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God Is the Creator God is the Creator of everything. God makes the sky and the sea. God makes trees and flowers. He even makes us.
Invite children to hold and look at fresh flowers or a potted plant. Have children look at the pictures on page 4. With a sense of wonder, ask: Did you know God makes lakes, people, flowers, trees, and fruit just for us?
God loves us. He wants us to enjoy everything he makes.
2 Connect Read aloud the title and text. Say: On this page there are two important words. Point out the vocabulary words in dark type, God and Creator. Ask: Who can tell me who God is? After a few responses, say: We call God the Creator because he makes everything. God creates wonderful things for us to enjoy because he loves us.
3 Close Talk about what children see every day. Ask: What do you see when you go to a park or to the beach? Encourage children to talk about each place. Ask: Isn’t it wonderful how we can see God’s creation everywhere we look? Always remember to thank God in your heart whenever you see something he makes for us.
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UNIT 1 • God, Our Creator and Father
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Message Through Media: Horton Hears a Who
Have children view a 5 to 10 minute clip from Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, a movie that emphasizes the importance of all God’s creations, no matter their size. As they view the clip, ask children to remember that everything God creates—from a tiny ant to the tallest mountain—deserves our care and love. God’s Creation
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