Sycamore Sam

Sycamore Sam is a character leaders can use to enhance Bible learning and make the repetition of Bible themes meaningful and memorable. Sam helps the children have fun as they review the Bible story they heard in Preschool Sunday School. He uses explorer props and activities to help the Bible stories come to life. He enters the classroom in costume and helps prepare the children to review the story. During the story, he involves the children. Sam is forgetful and must rely on the children to help him remember Bible information. He has favorite sayings upon arrival, when he forgets, and when he interacts with the children.

Sycamore Sam can be played by someone in your church. Or, you can use the Sycamore Sam puppet* and play the Bible stories on the CD that comes in the Beginning Explorers Resource Packet*.

Sycamore Sam’s Costumes and Props:

Sam’s standard costume includes a plaid shirt, cap, khaki pants with pockets, and boots. Optional costumes could be career clothing (chef, fishing vest, detective, scuba gear, etc.). Be creative!

Sam uses Preschool & Beginning Explorers Bible Visuals* in his presentation. He also uses props such as toy animals, fishing equipment, cooking utensils, detective supplies, carpentry tools, diving equipment, etc., to capture the children’s attention and introduce Bible people, places, and events.

Sycamore Sam’s favorite phrases:

When arriving: “Hi! It’s me—your good buddy, Sycamore Sam!” In response to a child: “Is that a fact?” About a Bible event: “Imagine that!” When pretending to be forgetful:

“Oh, what to do; I can’t remember who.” “Oh, dear, tut, tut; I can’t remember what.” “Oh, do you care? I can’t remember where.” “Oh, there I go again; I can’t remember when.” “Oh me, oh my; I can’t remember why.” “Oh, let’s see now; I can’t remember how.”

If you prefer, present the Bible story in a traditional manner without Sycamore Sam.

* Sold separately.