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Quarter Checklist
Standard room equipment is not included in the checklist, such as Bible, markerboard, flannel board, scissors, CD player, or offering container.
Unit 1: Lessons 1 – 3, Sep. 6 – 20
Welcome—Attendance Chart*; Chart Stickers*; blocks; CD*
Worship—CD* Activities: Choose from Activity Cards 1–16*. 1. Manipulative Center—blocks; toy broom; dust cloth 2. Manipulative Center—puzzles of people or vehicles; CD* 3. Transportation Center—toy vehicles; filland-dump toys; toy people 4. Manipulative Center—toy building tools 5. Large-Muscle Center—large-muscle toys; riding toys 6. Home-Living Center—large appliance box; toy furniture; toy dishes; cleaning supplies 7. Book Center—picture books; Unit 1 Storybook* 8. Music Center—rhythm instruments; CD* 9. Transportation Center—toy vehicle; toy person; blocks; CD* 10. Large-Muscle Center—paper wads; buckets or baskets 11. Transportation Center—child’s wagon 12. Manipulative Center—play dough; cookie cutters; plastic hammer 13. Listening Center—Little Lamb puppet; CD* 14. Drama Center—paper crowns; robes; toy tools; blocks; shoe box 15. Creative Center—construction paper; selfinking stamps 16. Large-Muscle Center—blocks or cardboard boxes; toy tools Bible Story—Unit 1 Storybook*; paper crowns; toy hammer; blocks; toy saw; large stick or dowel rod; toy dishes; toy furniture; dust rag; toy broom Bible Verse—CD*
Coloring Page—T2 Coloring Books; crayons Snack:
Sep. 6—cups of water; cheese; crackers; napkins Sep. 13—cups of milk; bite-size fruit pieces
Sep. 20—cups of water; toasted oat cereal Crafts:
Sep. 6—clear self-sticking paper; various colors of tissue paper Sep. 13—Copy Master 5; crayons; stapler Sep. 20—Copy Master 1; crayons; glue; yellow felt; cotton balls; happy face stickers
Close—CD* Take-home Items:
Sep. 6—T2BT Lesson 1 Card; Unit 1 Parent Letter*; T2 Coloring Book pages 1–2; craft Sep. 13—T2BT Lesson 2 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 3–4; craft
Sep. 20—T2BT Lesson 3 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 5–6; craft Unit 2: Lessons 4 – 6, Sep. 27 – Oct. 11
Welcome—Attendance Chart*; Chart Stickers*; Temple/Church Puzzles Poster*; CD*
Worship—CD* Activities: Choose from Activity Cards 17–32*. 17. Manipulative Center—puzzles showing pictures of people 18. Home-Living Center—toy telephones, old cell phones 19. Large-Muscle Center—boxes; balls 20. Book Center—books 21. Music Center—rhythm instruments or homemade shakers 22. Home-Living Center—dolls 23. Large-Muscle Center—paint or crayons; large box with lid; craft knife; tape; Copy Master 2; beanbag 24. Manipulative Center—Temple/Church Puzzles Poster* 25. Manipulative Center—photo of your paster; magazine pictures 26. Manipulative Center—teacher items (puppet, Bible, etc.); bag 27. Home-Living Center—pastor 28. Listening Center—recording device 29. Listening Center—Little Lamb puppet; CD*; ball 30. Manipulative Center—marker; round clothespins 31. Art Center—paper; happy face stickers; crayons 32. Manipulative Center—Copy Master 2; construction paper; glue; clear self-sticking paper Bible Story—Unit 2 Storybook*; toy people; CD*; shoe box; small, gold-foil-covered box; laminated white paper clouds Bible Verse—CD*
Coloring Page—T2 Coloring Books; crayons Snack:
Sep. 27—vanilla wafers; cups of water Oct. 4—cups of milk; peeled apple slices
Oct. 11—cups of juice; cookies Crafts:
Sep. 27—construction paper; Copy Master 2; glue; felt-tip pen; crayons; stickers Oct. 4—paper plates; Copy Master 2; glue; yarn; ribbon; toasted oat cereal Oct. 11—construction paper; Copy Master 2; glue; tempera paint; felt-tip pen; wet cloth
Close—CD* Take-home Items:
Sep. 27—T2BT Lesson 4 Card; Unit 2 Parent Letter*; T2 Coloring Book pages 7–8; craft Oct. 4—T2BT Lesson 5 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 9–10; craft Oct. 11—T2BT Lesson 6 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 11–12; craft
Unit 3: Lessons 7 – 9, Oct. 18 – Nov. 1
Welcome—Attendance Chart*; Chart Stickers*; stuffed animals; dolls; CD*
Worship—CD* Activities: Choose from Activity Cards 33–48*. 33. Large-Muscle Center—crawl tunnel 34. Home-Living Center—doll; doll bed 35. Drama Center—Bibletime clothing 36. Book Center—children’s Bible; Bible picture books; CD* 37. Transportation Center—chairs; CD* 38. Home-Living Center—mirror 39. Home-Living Center—toy dishes; toy food; toy utensils 40. Manipulative Center—Copy Master 3; glue; construction paper 41. Home-Living Center—stuffed animals; dolls; masking tape; blocks 42. Manipulative Center—bag; toy men and women; baby dolls; toy vehicles 43. Large-Muscle Center—no materials needed 44. Listening Center—Little Lamb puppet; CD* 45. Manipulative Center—Temple/Church Puzzles Poster* 46. Large-Muscle Center—no materials needed 47. Listening Center—masking tape 48. Manipulative Center—five dowel rods; Copy Masters 3 and 6; hole punch; box; string Bible Story—Unit 3 Storybook*; toy women; baby doll; toy boys; large toy truck; man hand puppet; empty coffee can Bible Verse—CD*
Coloring Page—T2 Coloring Books; crayons Snack:
Oct. 18—graham crackers; cups of milk Oct. 25—raisins; cups of water
Nov. 1—banana slices; cups of water Crafts:
Oct. 18—construction paper; glue; crayons; Copy Master 3 Oct. 25—crayons; last week’s “church building”; Copy Master 3; glue Nov. 1—crayons; last week’s “church building”; Copy Master 3; glue
Close—CD* Take-home Items:
Oct. 18—T2BT Lesson 7 Card; Unit 3 Parent Letter*; T2 Coloring Book pages 13–14; craft Oct. 25—T2BT Lesson 8 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 15–16; craft Nov. 1—T2BT Lesson 9 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 17–18; craft
Unit 4: Lessons 10 – 13, Nov. 8 – 29
Welcome—Attendance Chart*; Chart Stickers*; stuffed animals; CD* Worship—CD*
Activities: Choose from Activity Cards 49–64*. 49. Manipulative Center—blocks 50. Manipulative Center—toy animals; toy boat; plastic container; spice containers with sprinkler lids; water; plastic sheet 51. Drama Center—Bibletime costumes; masking tape 52. Manipulative Center—toy tools; play dough; pegs or clothespins 53. Large-Muscle Center—large box 54. Manipulative Center—poster board; Copy Master 4; clear self-sticking paper; tape 55. Music Center—ark and animals from activity 54; CD* 56. Creative Center—Clear corn syrup; zip-top bag; blue food coloring; masking tape; white paper 57. Drama/Music Center—blue sheet; toy boat; toy animals 58. Listening Center—Little Lamb puppet; CD* 59. Drama Center—no materials needed 60. Large-Muscle Center—colorful ribbon streamers 61. Large-Muscle Center—masking tape; obstacle course items 62. Manipulative Center—Unit 4 Storybook*; colored transparent report covers 63. Art Center—colored paper; glue; white paper; marker 64. Music Center—no materials needed Bible Story—Unit 4 Storybook*; toy men; toy saw and hammer; big toy boat or box; toy animals; water; dish; towel; laminated paper rainbow Bible Verse—CD*
Coloring Page—T2 Coloring Books; crayons Snack:
Nov. 8—cups of milk; cheese slices; crackers Nov. 15—cups of milk; animal crackers Nov. 22—Flavored gelatin Nov. 29—cups of water; multicolored fruit ring cereal Crafts:
Nov. 8—sponges; old shirts or smocks; newspaper; construction paper; tempera paint; shallow containers; wet cloth Nov. 15—poster board; crayons; Copy Master 4; glue or tape Nov. 22—construction paper; magazine pictures of animals; glue or tape Nov. 29—paper plates; felt-tip pen; glue; crepe paper
Close—CD* Take-home Items:
Nov. 8—T2BT Lesson 10 Card; Unit 4 Parent Letter*; T2 Coloring Book pages 19–20; craft Nov. 15—T2BT Lesson 11 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 21–22; craft Nov. 22—T2BT Lesson 12 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 23–24; craft; T2BT Thanksgiving Day Bonus Nov. 29—T2BT Lesson 13 Card; T2 Coloring Book pages 25–26; craft
BIBLE TEXT
1 Kings 6:1–14; 7:48–51
BIBLE VERSE
OBJECTIVE
To help the child learn Solomon built the temple.
LIFE APPLICATION HELP
Lesson 1 — September 6: Building the Temple
To teach the child God helps His people. Lesson 2 — September 13: Caring for the Temple
To teach the child he can help at church. Lesson 3 — September 20: God’s People Go to the Temple
To teach the child people help her at church.
TEACHER FOCUS
Church is a special place. The building where people gather to meet with the Lord as a corporate body is deserving of special care. Solomon spared no expense in creating the first temple of God Almighty; how much more should we, as God’s people, give our best toward the building where we find a place of ministry among God’s people. During this unit: • Help the children understand that church is a special place. • Help the children participate in activities that promote care for God’s house. • Help the children understand the church building as God’s “house,” which can be cared for in much the same way we care for our own houses. • Explain temple, God’s house, and church as being the same type of place but called different things in different times. • Help the children feel happy to come to church. (See page 14 for the Unit 1 bulletin board idea.)
l Attendance Chart* l Chart Stickers* l Blocks l Offering container l CD*
l CD*
l Activity Cards*
Toddlers & Twos is whole morning curriculum. Adapt the activities to best meet the needs of your children. Remember to find “teachable moments” as the children play. With this format you don’t have to do everything as a group. (See pages 6–7 for information about Guided Play.)
Guided Play WELCOME
Greet each child as he or she arrives. Help the child attach a Chart Sticker to the Attendance Chart. Provide blocks, and help the children build a “church.”
Sing “This Is the Way We Give” (track 10) from the CD as the chil dren give their offerings. l I am so glad you came to church today. l Church is God’s house. l Today we’re going to learn about Solomon and the peo
ple building the temple.
Guided Play WORSHIP
Lead the children in singing “Going to Church” (track 5) and “The Place I Go” (track 7). Also sing “This Is the Way.” (See pages 12–13 for the lyrics and music.) l Thank You, God, for church. Amen.
Guided Play ACTION VERSE
Lead one or more children at a time in the Unit 1 action verse.
Our hands can build the church;
(Pound one fist on the other.) Our hands can clean it up.
(Pretend to sweep.)
Our hands can praise the Lord;
(Put hands in front of you with palms up.)
Lift them up, up, up!
(Raise hands high.)
Guided Play
ACTIVITY CENTERS
Toddlers & Twos
Activity Cards are provided in the Resource Packet. Use cards 1–16 with this unit. Each week use the activities you think fit best with the lesson’s theme and with your class. The materials needed for this unit’s activities are listed on the Activity Cards and on the quarter checklist (page 17).
Use this Bible Story and the Unit 1 Bible Storybook from the Resource Packet each week of this unit. Feel free to tell the story to one child or a few children at a time. The children can also listen to the Bible story on the CD (track 1).
(Give the child a paper crown to wear, and let him pretend to be King Solomon.) King Solomon wanted to build a temple for God. (Show page 1 of the Storybook.) Pound, pound, pound. Workers
cut stones from the ground. The stones were cut into big
blocks for God’s temple. (Give child a toy hammer. Provide a block or box for the child to tap with the hammer.)
Shh, shh. Don’t make loud noises. The temple is God’s house. The workers pounded the stone far away from the temple. (Help child put finger to lips and say, “Shh.”)
Push, pull, push, pull. The stones were carried to the new
temple. (Help child push block across table.) (Show page 2 of the Storybook.) Saw, saw, saw. See the men sawing wood to use in God’s house. (Remove toy hammer. Give child toy saw to “saw” a large stick or dowel rod.)
The workers built the temple. Stack, stack the blocks. (Remove toy saw. Give child two blocks to stack.)
God’s temple was done. King Solomon and the people were
happy with God’s beautiful house. (Smile; trace your smile with your fingers. Encourage child to smile and clap.) (Show page 3 of the Storybook.) Solomon put pretty things inside
God’s temple: a golden table, golden lampstands, golden bowls, and dishes. Solomon brought the golden ark of God into the new temple. (Give child toy dishes or toy furniture to hold.)
The priests cared for the temple. They dusted. Dust, dust.
(Give child a dust rag to rub on table.) They swept. Sweep, sweep (Give child a toy broom to “sweep.”) They lit the lamps. (Show page 4 of the Storybook.) King Solomon built a wonderful
temple where the people could worship God.
LEARNING STYLES Visual: Use the Unit Storybook, posters, or pictures relating to the story. Auditory: Play the story recorded on the Packet CD. Tactile: Provide play dough and items for children to touch, eat, or drink. Kinesthetic: Use crafts, actions, act out the story, or play a game.
l Bible l Unit 1 Storybook* l Paper crowns l Toy hammer l Blocks l Toy saw l Large stick or dowel rod l Toy dishes l Toy furniture l Dust rag l Toy broom
Each unit has a Little Lamb puppet skit. These skits are recorded on the Resource Packet CD. They are printed on the Activity Cards from the Resource Packet. To order a Little Lamb puppet, see inside front cover for contact information.
l T2 Coloring Books l Crayons
September 6:
l Cups of water l Cheese triangles l Crackers l Napkins
September 13:
l Cups of milk l Bite-size fruit pieces
September 20:
l Cups of water l Toasted oat cereal
Sing “Special Book” (track 11) from the CD. Open a Bible to Psalm 26. Encourage the children to say the verse with you. Then put actions to the verse. Lord (point up), I (point to self), love (cross arms over body), the Temple (put fingertips together above head to form roof). ➜ How do you feel when you go to God’s house? l We love God’s house.
Guided Play
COLORING PAGE
Every week, pass out the T2 Coloring Book page for the week’s lesson to each child. Let the children color both sides. Talk with the children about the Bible story picture and the life application picture. ➜ Who built the temple in today’s story? (Solomon) ➜ How did the people help care for the temple? (They dusted and swept the temple.) ➜ Who came to the temple? (people) ➜ What can you do at church to take care of it? (pick up toys; clean tables; etc.) ➜ What do you do at church? (worship, pray, play, etc.)
Option: Use the bonus coloring pages on pages 27–32 anytime during the quarter.
Guided Play
SNACK
Say a prayer before eating the snack.
September 6: Provide cups of water. Cut cheese into triangles. Po sition the cheese and cracker on a napkin to make a church shape. ➜ What did the people in the Bible story build? l Church is God’s house.
September 13: Provide cups of milk and bite-size pieces of fruit. ➜ How did people care for the temple? ➜ How can you help at church?
September 20: Provide cups of water and toasted oat cereal. ➜ Do you have fun at church? ➜ Who helps you at church?
September 6 — Church Windows
Place a square of clear self-sticking paper sticky side up in front of each child. Help the child press pieces of colorful tissue paper onto the self-sticking paper in her own “stained glass” design. Cover the sticky side with another piece of self-sticking paper or with plastic wrap. ➜ Who built the temple? ➜ Can you say, “King Solomon”? ➜ Is washing windows part of caring for the temple?
September 13 — Clean God’s House
Give each child a copy of Copy Master 5 (page 45). Let the child color the pictures. Fold the squares in half on the dotted line, staple the unfolded sides, and fold in half again to make a book. ➜ Who helped keep the temple clean? ➜ How can you help keep our church clean?
September 20 — People at Church
Make a duplicate of Copy Master 1 (page 24) for each child to color. Glue yellow felt for the sun and cotton balls for clouds. Help the child draw happy faces or press happy face stickers onto the blank faces in the picture. ➜ Who comes to church? ➜ What do people do at church?
Guided Play CLOSE
Play “Let’s Clean Up” (track 12) from the CD as the children help you pick up toys. l We can show thanks to God for our families by picking
up our toys.
September 6:
l Clear self-sticking paper l Various colors of tissue paper
September 13:
l Copy Master 5 l Crayons l Stapler
September 20:
l Copy Master 1 l Crayons l Glue l Yellow felt l Cotton balls l Happy face stickers
l CD*
Reflection 1. Can the children tell about
King Solomon and that he built a temple for God?
2. Can the children tell that church is God’s house?
Take Home: Each Week: l Toddlers & Twos Bible
Treasures Lesson
Card l T2 Coloring Book page l Craft
September 6 also:
l Unit 1 Parent Letter*
