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GETTING STARTED What’s in Every Lesson?.............................................................................. 4 Everything Else You’ll Need for Great Lessons…...................................... 6 About Your Toddlers & 2s............................................................................ 8 Send Us Your Feedback............................................................................... 9 Toddlers & 2s Series Overview................................................................. 11

LESSONS 1

JOSEPH’S DREAMS..................................12

JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY September 6........................................................... Joseph Gets a New Coat September 13....................................................................... Joseph Is in Jail September 20............................................................ Joseph Helps the King September 27....................................................Joseph Forgives His Family

© 2026 by Gospel Publishing House, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65802. All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America

2 MOSES IN CHARGE............................................. 18 GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE October 4................................................................................. Moses Is Born October 11.................................................................God Keeps Moses Safe October 18.......................................................... Moses Talks with Pharaoh October 25.........................................................................God Parts the Sea November 1.........................................................................God Gives Water November 8...........................................................................God Gives Food

3 JOSHUA LEADS.....................................................26 JERICHO’S WALLS FALL DOWN November 15.................................................................... Spies Visit Jericho November 22.......................................God’s People March Around Jericho November 29....................................................... Jericho’s Walls Fall Down

WELCOME TO TODDLERS & 2s!

This quarter your kids will enjoy stories about three Old Testament leaders.

Joseph’s Dreams follows Joseph from the special gift he received from his dad all the way to when his family moved to Egypt. When his mean brothers intended to get rid of Joseph, God was with him. When he was in jail, God was with him. When the dreams of his family bowing down to him came true, God was with him. God is with us too.

Moses in Charge explores God’s special plan for Moses. Like Joseph, Moses lived in Egypt. His family loved him and cared for him. When Moses grew up, God sent Moses to tell Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, to let God’s people go. God cared about His people as Moses led them out of Egypt. He cares for us too.

Joshua Leads looks at the exciting things God did when it was finally time to go to the new home He had promised to His people. The city of Jericho had very tall walls, but they were no match for God! Joshua and the people trusted God and did what He said.

Then the walls came crashing down and showed everyone that God can do anything. We can trust God to help us too.

Thanks for discipling the littlest learners in your church and introducing them to people in the Bible who loved and obeyed God.

Blessings!

Director of Curriculum Development and Sunday School teacher

P.S. Got testimonies and ideas that you’d love to share with us? Remember to fill out the survey. See pages 9–10. Thank you!

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MOSES IS BORN

GOD KEEPS MOSES SAFE

YOU WILL NEED

Milk, small cups, snack of your choice, napkins, Student Card, crayons, Resources Baby Moses, blanket

SNACK—CUP OF MILK

Our Bible story is about a baby named Moses. What’s the first thing that all babies eat? Milk! Do you like to drink milk?

Side 1: Read this side to the kids.

FAITH “I am with you always.”

VERSE Matthew 28:20 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

(Resources Baby Moses, blanket)

Place baby Moses picture on the floor and cover it with the blanket. Have kids hold the edge. After you ask each question, have kids raise the blanket and say, “Peekaboo, baby Moses!”

Who did Moses’s mommy hide in a basket?

Peekaboo, baby Moses!

Who floated in the basket in the river?

Peekaboo, baby Moses!

Whose big sister watched over him?

Peekaboo, baby Moses!

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Side 2: What did Moses’s mom put him in to keep him safe? A basket.

Who found Moses? A princess.

Can you color the picture of Moses in a basket?

STUDENT CARD

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Side 1: Read this side to the kids.

MOSES IN THE BASKET

Can you help to make Moses’s basket?

Choose a color to finish it.

FAITH “I am with you always.”

VERSE Matthew 28:20

Side 2: The king was mean to God’s people. Moses told him to let the people go. What did the king say?

Can you circle the answer yes?

Then color the pictures of the king.

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Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

ACT IT OUT—BABY IN A BASKET

(Laundry basket, doll, crown, painter’s tape) Tape a “river” on the floor. Assign kids to be Moses’s mom, sister, and the princess.

Let’s act out our story. Who put Moses in the basket? His mom. Where did his mom put the basket? In the river. Who watched Moses to see that he was safe? His big sister. Who found Moses? The princess found baby Moses.

Optional: Kids also love being baby Moses and “floating” down the river in the basket if they can do it safely in your setting.

See additional information on the next page. >>>

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When babies are born, what do they eat? Milk! As babies grow, they can eat other foods. What foods do you eat?

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YOU WILL NEED

Cheese-flavored crackers, napkins, Student Card, crayons

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STUDENT CARD

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MOSES TALKS TO THE KING

(Oat ring cereal, napkins)

SNACK—CEREAL

(Milk, small cups, snack of your choice, napkins)

Side 2: Babies need special things.

Can you name the things you see?

Then let’s color them.

YOU WILL NEED

Oat ring cereal, napkins, Student Card, crayons,laundry basket, doll, crown, painter’s tape

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SONG—CAN THEY GO?

(Tune: “Ten Little Indians”)

One and two and three times Moses asked, four and five and six times Moses asked, seven and eight and nine times Moses asked, “King, will you let God’s people go?”

One and two and three times the king said no, four and five and six times the king said no, seven and eight and nine times the king said no!

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• Send home today’s Student Card.

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Preschoolers learn best with lots of repetition, so the next 3 pages lead you through what you’ll share every week for the month. Lessons begin with activities to introduce the lesson theme, but we don’t expect you to do them all each week.

Playtime is important too!

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As you get ready for Bible Time, take time to worship and pray with your kids. Then go over the Faith Fact and Faith Verse with actions for kids to learn.

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Sharing the Bible story each week is easy with the Bible Picture Cards. As kids become familiar with the story through repetition, let them tell you what happens next. Two important things follow: Talk About It and Respond.

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The last pages of every lesson feature weekly activities. Snack ideas reinforce the lesson theme. Student cards have a fun activity for kids to do. Then there’s another learning activity or two to make each week unique.

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Every lesson begins with a page just for you.

You’ll get an overview of how the featured Bible story connects to the truth—or Faith Fact—that your kids need to know. These monthly lessons have weekly learning activities that emphasize a common theme.

MOSES LEADS THE PEOPLE

Color the picture of Moses leading the people safely through the sea.

his side to the kids.

elped the people walk ea. They didn’t get wet u color a picture of it?

FAITH “I am with you always.”

VERSE Matthew 28:20 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

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Filled with Bible Picture Cards and extra learning activities to add to your lesson.

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Kids will have fun adding a sticker each week to the Attendance Poster. We hope you’ll choose the one where kids work together to fill in the scene.

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JOSEPH’S DREAMS

September 6, 2026

Genesis 37

FAITH FAC T: God is wit h me.

Resource Packet, Fall 2026, Chart Stickers, © 2026, Printed in U.S.A.

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These cards make it easy for you to share what kids have learned with parents.

Plus there’s a fun hands-on activity on the back.

Music & More!

Not everything fits in the Leader and these resources.

So scan the QR code to check out extra resources or visit.

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Keep these items available to use with the lessons.

LEGO® bricks & blocks

Giant building blocks

Variety of balls

Paper plates & napkins

Balloons in a variety of colors & paper lunch bags

Glue sticks, painter’s tape, tape

Play dough, dry-erase markers

Flashlights, glitter, cupcake liners, cotton balls

Construction paper, wiggly eyes, craft sticks

Pipe cleaners, brads

Pencils, crayons, safety scissors

Yarn

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About Your Toddlers & 2s You get to make a first impression on your students as they learn to love God and the Bible. No doubt they have LOTS of energy and may have a hard time sitting still. So have realistic expectations about that.

Kids’ attention spans are usually limited to 2 minutes + 1 minute for each year of age.

If you teach primarily 2-year-olds, that means the target length for their attention is 4 minutes. Move pretty quickly through activities. Mix in playtime. Repeat the ones they love. Then trust the Holy Spirit to help things stick.

How your students learn best • Love! Kids will love God, His word, and coming to church when you show them you’re glad they’re here.

• Move! Kids love to move around and go, go, go. That’s why we’ve got lots of games and activities in the lessons. Move and worship too.

• Watch! Show the Bible Picture Cards with the story. Review them often. Encourage kids to imitate you as you pray.

• Talk & Listen! Talk to them even if they aren’t yet able to respond. As they develop, they’ll talk more.

• Play! Play to learn, and take time to just play too.

• Pray! For them and with them.

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Toddlers & 2s Series Overview SEPTEMBER

Joseph’s Dreams

While we hope life is wonderful for kids, we know that sometimes kids (and adults) have to face hard things. When those times come, kids need to know that God is always with them. In the Old Testament, Joseph shows us that God was with him all the time, even when his brothers were mean and sent him away to Egypt. But God was always with him.

OCTOBER

Moses in Charge Moses shows kids that God cares for us from the time we are very young until we are old.

God watched over Moses when he was a baby and kept him safe. When Moses grew up, God sent him to tell the king to let His people go.

Then Moses led the people as they crossed the Red Sea on the way to the promised land.

NOVEMBER

Joshua Leads

It’s time to go into the land that God had promised to His people many years before. This Bible story shows us how we can trust God. Rahab was brave and protected two spies. The people obeyed God as they marched around Jericho.

Then they got to see the walls fall down! Kids will learn that they can trust God too. Even when things are scary, God is always with us.

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JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY FOCUS

Kids will discover that God is with us all the time.

BIBLE STORY

Joseph and His Family

FAITH VERSE

Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.

FAITH FACT God is with me.

LEADER FOCUS While we hope life is wonderful for the kids you teach, we know that sometimes kids (and adults) have to face hard things. When those times come, kids need to know that God is always with them. In the Old Testament, Joseph shows us that God was with him all the time, even when . . .

• he got a special coat from his dad (good time); • he had dreams and his brothers got mad and sent him to Egypt (bad time); • he helped Pharaoh save food for everyone (good and bad time); and • his brothers came to Egypt and his dreams came true (good time).

YOU WILL NEED

GETTING READY

• T & 2s Resources Food Pictures; Joseph’s Coat

• Pray for your students and their prayer requests.

• T & 2s Student Bible Treasures Card, 1 per kid

• Review the lesson and Bible story.

• Bible

• Gather supplies for the ­monthly Bible lesson plus the weekly activities.

• Play food; basket • Colorful button-up shirt • Construction paper in bright colors, 2 sheets per color; scissors; tape • Additional items listed in weekly activities

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• Cut 1 sheet of each color construction paper into small squares. Tape 1 sheet of each color on the table.

• Download * songs at: RadiantLifeCurriculum.com/ T2-Resources

LESSON FOR THE STUDENTS (Repeat each week.)

WELCOME Welcome—Greet kids and their parents as they arrive. Let them know you’re glad they are here.

I am so glad you came to church today! Our Bible story is about Joseph.

He was his dad’s favorite kid.

Attendance—Let kids add a Sticker to the Attendance Poster.

PLAY-TO-LEARN TIME Repeat one or more of these activities each week.

HOME CENTER—SHOP FOR FOOD

HANDS-ON LEARNING— COLOR MATCH

(Resources Food Pictures, play food, basket)

(Construction paper, 4 colors; scissors)

In our Bible story, Joseph helped the king of Egypt gather food.

When your family gets food, where do you go? You go to the store. Maybe your family grows food too. Can you pretend to shop for food?

Cut each color paper in half.

Then cut one half of each color into small squares.

Have kids take turns shopping for the food.

See the pretty colors. ­Joseph’s dad gave him a coat with lots of pretty colors. Can you match the smaller pieces of paper to the matching colors of bigger paper?

GAME—COAT RACE

ACTION VERSE—JOSEPH

Have kids sit in a circle.

Hold up one of the shirts, point out the colors.

Joseph told his big brothers about two dreams he had. (Pretend to sleep.)

He said they would bow down. That made them really mad. (Bow down, look mad.)

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(Colorful button-up shirt)

Look at this pretty shirt. See all the colors?

Joseph’s dad gave him a colorful coat to wear. Why did his dad give him the coat?

Joseph’s dad loved him very much.

Let’s take turns putting on the colorful coat and spinning around in the center of the circle.

Food Pictures

They sent him far away, and now they were glad. (Wave goodbye.)

But Joseph went to jail, and he was very sad. (Pretend to cry.)

His family came for food. They bowed down low. (Bow down.)

Joseph was so happy; he invited them to stay. (Smile big, then sit down.)

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LESSON FOR THE STUDENTS (Repeat each week)

WORSHIP PRAISE IN ACTION

Let’s praise God together. Say this with me: God, we love You so much.

(Hug yourself tightly.)

God, we want to worship You. (Raise your hands and look up.)

PRAY

Let’s pray together. Fold your hands and close your eyes. Let’s talk to God. God, I thank You for everyone here today. I thank You for (name each toddler). We love You. Thank You for being with us. Amen.

GIVE

SING

Sing favorite worship songs with the kids.

FAITH FACT

God is with me.

Give kids an opportunity to give an offering.

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FAITH VERSE “I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU,” SAYS THE LORD. JEREMIAH 29:11 (Hold up the Bible.) This is the Bible. The Bible is God’s word. We can learn God’s word together. Can you say our Bible verse with me?

Jeremiah 29:11 (cup hands)

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“I know the plans (roll hands)

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I have for you,” (point to someone)

says the Lord. (point up)

LESSON FOR THE STUDENTS (Repeat each week.)

JOSEPH FAMILY GOD MADEAND OURHIS WORLD BIBLE TIME

GENESIS 37; 39; 41; 42 to 47

JOSEPH GETS A NEW COAT (Show Picture A.) Has anyone ever given you a special gift? What did you get? One day Joseph’s dad gave him a special coat. It had a lot of pretty colors in it. What colors do you see in Joseph’s coat? Then Joseph dreamed that his big brothers would bow down to him. That made Joseph’s big brothers really mad.

JOSEPH IS IN JAIL (Show Picture B.) Joseph’s brothers were so mad at Joseph that they sent him far away to Egypt. Joseph ended up in jail! He was sad. Do you think God was with Joseph? Yes, He was. God never left Joseph even when others tried to hurt him by sending him to jail.

JOSEPH HELPS THE KING (Show Picture C.) One day, the king of Egypt needed help. He had two dreams. God told Joseph what the dreams were about. God said everything would be good for seven years. Then things would be very bad for seven years. The king chose Joseph to help him save food.

God was with Joseph even when things were bad.

JOSEPH FORGIVES HIS FAMILY (Show Picture D.) Joseph’s family was hungry. They went to Egypt to buy some food. The brothers bowed low before the ruler. Shh! Don’t tell them—it was Joseph! Joseph cried and hugged them. Joseph loved his family. Do you love your family? Joseph helped his family. Do you help your family? Joseph forgave his mean brothers.

God had been with him all the time. Joseph was glad.

RESPOND • Why did Joseph’s dad give him a special coat? (He loved Joseph very much.)

TALK • Who was mean to Joseph? (His ABOUT IT big brothers)

• What did Joseph’s family need?

(Food)

•RESPOND Who made our world?

(God) TO GOD’S WORD

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• What is your favorite thing that God made?

PRAY One of my favorite things that God

• Was Joseph kind to his family?

(Yes, he was.)

Have kidsisrepeat made you. the prayer after you.

• What do your mom and dad do because they love you?

God, thank You for being with me all the time. I love You, God. Amen.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Additional lesson activities for each week are included on the next pages.

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JOSEPH GETS A NEW COAT YOU WILL NEED

Froot Loops® cereal, napkins, Student Card, crayons, Resources Joseph’s Coat

SNACK­—COAT OF MANY COLORS

YOU WILL NEED

Stick pretzels, bear-shaped graham crackers, napkins, Student Card, crayons

SNACK­—MAKE A JAIL

(Froot Loops® cereal, napkins)

(Stick pretzels, bear-shaped graham crackers, napkins)

Our snack today has many different colors. Can you sort the cereal by color?

Have the kids build a “jail” around their bears before eating their snack.

Joseph was in jail. He was far away from family. But God was with Joseph all the time, even in jail.

In our Bible story, a young man named Joseph had a coat of many colors. It was a special gift from his father.

STUDENT CARD

STUDENT CARD

(Crayons)

JOSEPH GOES TO EGYPT Can you help Joseph find his way to Egypt?

Follow the path.

JOSEPH’S COLORFUL COAT

(Crayons)

Joseph’s new coat is missing all the colors.

Can you color it?

Side 1: Read this side to the kids.

Side 1: Read this side to the kids.

Side 2: Joseph’s coat was very colorful. Can you use a lot of colors to make his coat colorful?

FAITH “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.

VERSE Jeremiah 29:11 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

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Side 2: Joseph’s mean brothers sent him away. Can you color the path that Joseph took to Egypt?

FAITH “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.

VERSE Jeremiah 29:11 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

*SONG—JOSEPH IN JAIL (Tune “London Bridge”)

GROUP CRAFT—JOSEPH’S COAT

(Resources Joseph’s Coat, crayons)

Why did Joseph’s dad give him a special coat?

Because he loved Joseph very much. Let’s make Joseph’s colorful coat together. What color would you like to add to Joseph’s coat?

Invite the kids to work together to color the coat.

Display the picture of Joseph’s coat in the room while you are teaching the lessons about Joseph.

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(Make angry face) Joseph’s brothers are mad at him, mad at him, mad at him. Joseph’s brothers are mad at him. They are mad.

(Walk in circle) Off to Egypt Joseph goes, Joseph goes, Joseph goes. Off to Egypt Joseph goes. He is sad.

(Point up) God is with him all the time, all the time, all the time. God is with him all the time.

Joseph is glad.

God is with me.

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JOSEPH IS IN JAIL

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(Hug self) God is with me all the time, all the time, all the time. God is with me all the time. I am glad.

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JOSEPH HELPS THE KING YOU WILL NEED

Toasted oat cereal, napkins, Student Card, pencils, giant blocks, paper wads

SNACK­—GATHER THE GRAIN

(Toasted oat cereal, napkins)

(Cookies, napkins)

In our Bible story, Joseph’s brothers got very hungry. Who did they buy food from? Joseph!

STUDENT CARD

(Pencils)

STORE THE GRAIN Can you match the grain bags to the barn of the same color?

Draw a line to show which barn they should go in.

Side 1: Read this side to the kids.

STUDENT CARD

SAY I’M SORRY Circle the pictures of the kids who need to say, “I’m sorry.”

(Pencils)

Side 1: Read this side to the kids.

FAITH “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.

VERSE Jeremiah 29:11 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

GIANT BLOCKS—GATHER THE GRAIN

(Giant blocks, paper wads)

Help kids stack the blocks to build a barn.

Scatter the paper wads around the room.

Joseph helped the king prepare for bad years when they would not have grain. He built big barns that could hold lots of food.

Can you help to gather the grain and put it in the barn?

Play again if you have time.

YOU WILL NEED

Cookies, napkins, Student Card, pencils, small pillow

SNACK­—JOSEPH GIVES FOOD

In our Bible story, God told Joseph to save some food every year for seven years. Can you gather your cereal into a pile?

Side 2: Joseph helped the king gather the grain. Can you put the grain in the right barn?

JOSEPH FORGIVES HIS FAMILY

FAITH “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.

VERSE Jeremiah 29:11

Side 2: Joseph’s brothers had been mean to him. They needed to say they were sorry. Can you circle the pictures of the kids who need to say they are sorry?

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.

Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. © 2026 by Gospel Publishing House. All rights reserved.

ACT IT OUT—I FORGIVE

(Small pillow)

Joseph forgave his brothers, even though they had been mean. We can say, “I’m sorry,” when we hurt someone. Hug this pillow and say, “I’m sorry.”

Pass the pillow around the group.

Sometimes people we care about are mean to us. We need to forgive them. Hug the pillow and say, “I forgive you.”

Pass the pillow around the group again.

CLOSE • Play “Let’s Clean Up” from the downloadable files as the kids help you pick up toys.

• As parents arrive, have kids say the Faith Fact: God is with me.

• Send home today’s Student Card.

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