SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
Cliff was lying on the grass. He was busy coloring. “What are you up to?” Dad asked.
Cliff smiled. He showed Dad his notebook. It was filled with pictures he made. There was one of clouds. There was one of a flower. There was a twisted tree. “Why did you draw these?” asked Dad.
“God made these things. They are my favorite things. I draw, then I thank God,” said Cliff.
“You love God’s creation,” said Dad. “I bet God loves your creation, too!”
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” (from Genesis 1:1–2, NIV).
God is the Creator. He made everything.
On the first day, He made light. He called the light “day.” He called the dark “night.”
On the second day, God made the sky.
On the third day, God made dry land. He pushed the waters into seas. He made plants of all kinds. Some had fruit. Some did not. God saw that it was all good.
UMI MISSION STATEMENT
We are called of God to create, produce, and distribute quality Christian education products; to deliver exemplary customer service; and to provide quality Christian educational services, which will empower God’s people, especially within the Black community, to evangelize, disciple, and equip people for serving Christ, His kingdom, and church. PRESCHOOL PLAYHOUSE® STUDENT, Vol. 50, No. 4. September, October, November 2025. ISSN: 1550-9362. Published quarterly by UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), PO Box 436987, Chicago, IL 60643-6987. Founder: Melvin E. Banks Sr., LittD; CEO: C. Jeffrey Wright, JD; Content Lead/Editor: Allen Reynolds, MDiv; For a full list of contributing writers, please visit preceptsdigital.com; Illustrator: Ruth Wick; Bible Illustrator: Fred Carter. Lesson Development. Copyright © 2025 by UMI. All rights reserved. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ All proper names mentioned in this publication are fictional unless otherwise indicated. Printed in South Korea. $4.95 per copy. Single subscriptions: one year $34.99 (postage included). To order: Contact your local Christian bookstore; call UMI at 1-800-860-8642; or visit our website at www.urbanministries.com. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER.
Order of Creation
God is the Creator! What did He make first? What did He make second? What did He make third? Write 1, 2, 3, to show the order.
God is the Creator! What did He make first? What did He make second? What did He make third? Write 1, 2, 3, to show the order.
Memory
Memory
Verse:
Verse:
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (from Genesis 1:1, NIV).
Your preschooler learned that God is the Creator. In the first three days, He made light and dark, the sky, and land with vegetation. Throughout the week, celebrate God’s creation with your child.
Your preschooler learned that God is the Creator. In the first three days, He made light and dark, the sky, and land with vegetation. Throughout the week, celebrate God’s creation with your child.
God Gives Us What We Need
God Gives Us What We Need
God’s creation gives us what we need. Why do we need light and dark? Why do we need the sky? Why do we need the land? Match what we need to each creation.
God’s creation gives us what we need. Why do we need light and dark? Why do we need the sky? Why do we need the land? Match what we need to each creation.
Name ______________________________
Name ______________________________
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
It was Sunday dinner at the Wilsons’ house.
The table was filled with good food and dessert.
Raina sat close to the dessert. She ate slowly.
“You must eat your vegetables,” Mom said.
“Oh, Mom,” Raina said. She wanted to get to her dessert.
“Before you eat your dessert,” Dad said, “vegetables are first. They make you strong and healthy.”
“Desserts are only a treat,” Mom said. “If you only eat dessert, you won’t be healthy.”
“Okay, Mom and Dad,” Raina said.
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me” (from Exodus 20:2–3, NIV).
God said, “I am the Lord your God.” God brought His people out of Egypt. He saved them. God gave the people rules to follow to keep them happy. “Do not have any other gods before me,” He said. God said not to make idols and worship them. We must not misuse God’s name. Don’t say bad things and say God’s name. We are to say God’s name with good things. God also said, “Don’t do any work on the Sabbath day. It is blessed and holy.” It’s a day of rest. We must obey all that God says.
September, October, November 2025. ISSN: 1550-9362. Published quarterly by UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), PO Box 436987, Chicago, IL 60643-6987. Founder: Melvin E. Banks Sr., LittD; CEO: C. Jeffrey Wright, JD; Content Lead/Editor: Allen Reynolds, MDiv; For a full list of contributing writers, please visit preceptsdigital.com; Illustrator: Ruth Wick; Bible Illustrator: Fred Carter. Lesson Development. Copyright © 2025 by UMI. All rights reserved. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ All proper names mentioned in this publication are fictional unless otherwise indicated. Printed in South Korea. $4.95 per copy. Single subscriptions: one year $34.99 (postage included). To order: Contact your local Christian bookstore; call UMI at 1-800-860-8642; or visit our website at www.urbanministries.com. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER.
Everyone is happy when the rules are followed. Circle and count all the smiling faces. Write the amounts on the lines.
Memory
Verse:
“I am
the LORD your God” (from Exodus 20:2–3, NIV).
Help your preschoolers understand that God is the boss. He rules the earth, and He has rules we must follow.
Color Raina’s dessert, and then draw your favorite dessert and color it.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
“We love Ms. Dunn,” said all the children. “She is a fun Sunday School teacher. She plays games and acts out Bible stories with us.”
“Ms. Dunn misses her home in Africa. She would like a card,” Sharon said.
They taped two yellow poster boards together. Then they placed heart and flower stickers everywhere!
They drew smiling faces and stars on the boards. They drew Ms. Dunn. Each child wrote his or her name on the card.
The children showed Ms. Dunn their love and it made her feel special. Ms. Dunn was happy with her card.
“The [stranger] living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were [strangers] in Egypt. I am the LORD your God” (from Leviticus 19:34, NIV).
God said He is the LORD. God gave us laws about being holy and just. People should see His love in us. Sometimes we have more than we need, and we should share with those who have less than us. Never take what is not yours, tell the truth no matter what, and never, ever cheat!
Always honor God’s name. Never use His name in the wrong way. Show love and compassion to disabled people and treat everyone exactly the same. Try to live in harmony with your neighbors and love them as yourself.
UMI MISSION STATEMENT
We are called of God to create, produce, and distribute quality Christian education products; to deliver exemplary customer service; and to provide quality Christian educational services, which will empower God’s people, especially within the Black community, to evangelize, disciple, and equip people for serving Christ, His kingdom, and church. PRESCHOOL PLAYHOUSE® STUDENT, Vol. 50, No. 4. September, October, November 2025. ISSN: 1550-9362. Published quarterly by UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), PO Box 436987, Chicago, IL 60643-6987. Founder: Melvin E. Banks Sr., LittD; CEO: C. Jeffrey Wright, JD; Content Lead/Editor: Allen Reynolds, MDiv; For a full list of contributing writers, please visit preceptsdigital.com; Illustrator: Ruth Wick; Bible Illustrator: Fred Carter. Lesson Development. Copyright © 2025 by UMI. All rights reserved. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ All proper names mentioned in this publication are fictional unless otherwise indicated. Printed in South Korea. $4.95 per copy. Single subscriptions: one year $34.99 (postage included). To order: Contact your local Christian bookstore; call UMI at 1-800-860-8642; or visit our website at www.urbanministries.com. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER.
God said to love each other as He has loved us. Color this picture of children from different places.
Memory
Verse:
“Love each other as I have loved you” (from John 15:12, NIV).
Your preschooler is learning the importance of being compassionate toward others. Point out opportunities where he or she can show compassion to someone this week.
This child is showing his love for an elderly woman by giving her flowers. Connect the dots, color the flowers, and pretend this is someone you know and care about.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
“Here is your new school,” said Grammy. “Let’s meet your teacher.”
Jace’s eyes got big. His feet got heavy. He was too scared to move.
“Look at the playground,” said Grammy. “Look at all those ride-on toys!”
“I can’t,” said Jace. He closed his eyes. “The kids look too big. I think they’re mean.”
“Oh no,” said Grammy. She stopped. She gave Jace a big hug. “You are safe. This is a good place. Your teacher will care for you. God cares for you, too.”
Jace took a big, slow breath in and out. “Jesus, give me peace,” he prayed. Then Jace was ready to go play!
“If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us” (Numbers 14:8, NIV).
God’s people stood near Canaan. Canaan was a special land. God was giving it to His people. God spoke to Moses. “Send leaders into Canaan. Look all around.”
So Moses sent twelve men to Canaan. They explored for forty days. Then they came back.
“Look!” the leaders said. “Canaan is so good. It has a lot of milk. It has a lot of honey. It has this pretty fruit. But, it also has big people. The cities are very strong.”
God’s people cried. They were scared to go to Canaan. Two leaders got angry. “God is with us! Do not fear!”
, Vol. 50, No. 4. September, October, November 2025. ISSN: 1550-9362. Published quarterly by UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), PO Box 436987, Chicago, IL 60643-6987. Founder: Melvin E. Banks Sr., LittD; CEO: C. Jeffrey Wright, JD; Content Lead/Editor: Allen Reynolds, MDiv; For a full list of contributing writers, please visit preceptsdigital.com; Illustrator: Ruth Wick; Bible Illustrator: Fred Carter. Lesson Development. Copyright © 2025 by UMI. All rights reserved. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ All proper names mentioned in this publication are fictional unless otherwise indicated. Printed in South Korea. $4.95 per copy. Single subscriptions: one year $34.99 (postage included). To order: Contact your local Christian bookstore; call UMI at 1-800-860-8642; or visit our website at www.urbanministries.com. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER.
Look at the pictures from the story. Look at the words. Can you match them?
Look at the pictures from the story. Look at the words. Can you match them?
Memory
Memory
Verse:
Verse: Word Match-Up
“That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud” (Numbers 14:1, NIV).
Your child is learning that even though God’s people were afraid to go into Canaan, and over them.
Your child is learning that even though God’s people were afraid to go into Canaan, they didn’t need to be and neither do we. Discuss your child’s fears and pray over them.
God’s people were afraid. They didn’t want to go into Canaan. We have fears, too. Circle some fears of yours. Think. What else do you fear? Draw that in the box. Who can help you when you’re afraid?
God’s people were afraid. They didn’t want to go into Canaan. We have fears, too. Circle some fears of yours. Think. What else do you fear? Draw that in the box. Who can help you when you’re afraid?
