{"id":2569,"date":"2026-07-25T04:49:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T04:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&#038;p=2569"},"modified":"2026-07-25T04:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T04:53:56","slug":"the-world-god-made","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-bible-study-ages-3-5\/lessons\/the-world-god-made\/","title":{"rendered":"The World God Made"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2569\" data-postid=\"2569\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2569 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ypx775 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_6dfn81 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9lbm864   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children will identify parts of God\u2019s creation (sky, land, plants, animals, people).<\/li>\n<li>Children will express wonder and gratitude for creation.<\/li>\n<li>Children will connect the story to their own world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Materials List<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Picture book of creation<\/li>\n<li>Playdough or modeling clay<\/li>\n<li>Nature objects (leaves, rocks, flowers)<\/li>\n<li>Crayons and paper<\/li>\n<li>Animal figures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Safety Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervise use of small objects and art supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions for Parents\/Caregivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the lesson ahead and gather the listed items.<\/li>\n<li>Set up a space where your child can see and touch the items.<\/li>\n<li>Use enthusiasm, eye contact, and smiles.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your child to touch items and respond during the story.<\/li>\n<li>Pause after each segment for exploration and questions.<\/li>\n<li>Keep explanations brief and let your child share ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Join your child during activities and discuss each part.<\/li>\n<li>Ask open-ended questions to connect the lesson to your child\u2019s world.<\/li>\n<li>End with a moment of connection (hug, quiet reflection, gratitude).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion Tip:<\/strong> When discussing items, stories, or songs, highlight their origin and invite your child to share what is familiar or new to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Adaptations for Different Ages or Abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Younger children:<\/strong> Use simpler language, focus on sensory experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Older children:<\/strong> Encourage storytelling, drawing, or sharing their own ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Use visual supports, simplified language, or alternative communication as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Offer a choice of materials or ways to participate to include everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Vocabulary\/Key Words<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creation:<\/strong> Everything God made<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good:<\/strong> Something wonderful, beautiful, or helpful<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rest:<\/strong> Taking a quiet break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Visual Aids\/Printable Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloring sheet: \u201cThe World God Made\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Storyboard cards for each creation day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Welcome Message<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome, explorers! We\u2019re glad you\u2019re here. Get ready to have fun, sing, listen, and discover together. This lesson is just for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subject\/Theme Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, we\u2019ll learn about the world God made. But first, let\u2019s listen to our opening song.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option:<\/strong> Choose a song from a different culture or language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Opening Song<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAll Things Bright and Beautiful\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Option: \u201cHe\u2019s Got the Whole World in His Hands\u201d (or a song in another language)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sensory or Activity Items<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we share the story, we\u2019ll play with items to help us remember what we learn:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Playdough (make animals, plants)<\/li>\n<li>Animal figures<\/li>\n<li>Nature objects<\/li>\n<li>Scarves (for water and sky)<\/li>\n<li>Crayons and paper<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Background\/Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Genesis 1\u20132:3, the story of creation from the Bible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power Phrase\/Key Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGod made a good world!\u201d (Genesis 1:31)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story or Core Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s story is about how God made everything:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, God made light. (Shine flashlight or hold up yellow scarf.)<\/li>\n<li>God made sky and water. (Wave blue scarf or pour water between cups.)<\/li>\n<li>God made land and plants. (Show nature objects.)<\/li>\n<li>God made sun, moon, and stars. (Draw on paper.)<\/li>\n<li>God made birds and fish. (Use animal figures.)<\/li>\n<li>God made animals\u2014and people! (Make playdough animals and people.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Invite children to relate the story to their own experiences, family, or culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make a creation collage with nature items<\/li>\n<li>Draw or color favorite animals<\/li>\n<li>Act out the creation days with props<\/li>\n<li>Include at least one activity that introduces or celebrates a culture, language, or tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Remain Engaged<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you do your activities, talk about what your child is making or exploring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is your favorite thing God made?<\/li>\n<li>Can you find something in our home that God made?<\/li>\n<li>How do people in other countries celebrate the world God made?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Assessment\/Check for Understanding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your child to retell the story using the objects.<\/li>\n<li>Have your child draw their favorite part or explain it in their own words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Take It to the Next Level \/ Home Extension<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go on a nature walk and list things God made<\/li>\n<li>Listen to creation-themed songs<\/li>\n<li>Read a book about animals or plants from another country<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Family Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invite siblings or grandparents to share their favorite thing in creation.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage sharing family traditions or inviting relatives to share their stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Movement and Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dance to \u201cAll Things Bright and Beautiful\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Make up hand motions for each creation day<\/li>\n<li>Listen to music from different cultures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reflection and Response<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What was your favorite part?<\/li>\n<li>What did you learn about people who may be different from you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Troubleshooting Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer a different activity if your child loses interest.<\/li>\n<li>Use items that reflect your family\u2019s background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Estimated Time for Each Segment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome: 2 min<\/li>\n<li>Story: 5 min<\/li>\n<li>Activity: 5\u201310 min<\/li>\n<li>Reflection: 2 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thank You\/Closing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for exploring with us! Remember: God made a good world\u2014and every family makes it brighter!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parent Notes \/ Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join our parent group for ages 3\u20135: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2012396785926912\">Facebook Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Share photos or stories with our community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reflection for Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did my child see themselves represented today?\u00a0 Did we try something new together?<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-2569","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.2 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learning Objectives Children will identify parts of God\u2019s creation (sky, land, plants, animals, people). 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We\u2019re glad you\u2019re here. Get ready to have fun, sing, listen, and discover together. This lesson is just for you!<\/p> <p><strong>Subject\/Theme Introduction<\/strong><\/p> <p>Today, we\u2019ll learn about the world God made. But first, let\u2019s listen to our opening song.<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Option:<\/strong> Choose a song from a different culture or language.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Opening Song<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>\u201cAll Things Bright and Beautiful\u201d<\/li> <li>Option: \u201cHe\u2019s Got the Whole World in His Hands\u201d (or a song in another language)<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Sensory or Activity Items<\/strong><\/p> <p>As we share the story, we\u2019ll play with items to help us remember what we learn:<\/p> <ol> <li>Playdough (make animals, plants)<\/li> <li>Animal figures<\/li> <li>Nature objects<\/li> <li>Scarves (for water and sky)<\/li> <li>Crayons and paper<\/li> <\/ol> <p><strong>Background\/Reference<\/strong><\/p> <p>Genesis 1\u20132:3, the story of creation from the Bible.<\/p> <p><strong>Power Phrase\/Key Idea<\/strong><\/p> <p>\u201cGod made a good world!\u201d (Genesis 1:31)<\/p> <p><strong>Story or Core Content<\/strong><\/p> <p>Today\u2019s story is about how God made everything:<\/p> <ol> <li>First, God made light. (Shine flashlight or hold up yellow scarf.)<\/li> <li>God made sky and water. (Wave blue scarf or pour water between cups.)<\/li> <li>God made land and plants. (Show nature objects.)<\/li> <li>God made sun, moon, and stars. (Draw on paper.)<\/li> <li>God made birds and fish. (Use animal figures.)<\/li> <li>God made animals\u2014and people! (Make playdough animals and people.)<\/li> <\/ol> <p>Invite children to relate the story to their own experiences, family, or culture.<\/p> <p><strong>Suggested Activities<\/strong><\/p> <ol> <li>Make a creation collage with nature items<\/li> <li>Draw or color favorite animals<\/li> <li>Act out the creation days with props<\/li> <li>Include at least one activity that introduces or celebrates a culture, language, or tradition.<\/li> <\/ol> <p><strong>Remain Engaged<\/strong><\/p> <p>As you do your activities, talk about what your child is making or exploring:<\/p> <ul> <li>What is your favorite thing God made?<\/li> <li>Can you find something in our home that God made?<\/li> <li>How do people in other countries celebrate the world God made?<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Assessment\/Check for Understanding<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Ask your child to retell the story using the objects.<\/li> <li>Have your child draw their favorite part or explain it in their own words.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Take It to the Next Level \/ Home Extension<\/strong><\/p> <ol> <li>Go on a nature walk and list things God made<\/li> <li>Listen to creation-themed songs<\/li> <li>Read a book about animals or plants from another country<\/li> <\/ol> <p><strong>Family Connection<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Invite siblings or grandparents to share their favorite thing in creation.<\/li> <li>Encourage sharing family traditions or inviting relatives to share their stories.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Movement and Music<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Dance to \u201cAll Things Bright and Beautiful\u201d<\/li> <li>Make up hand motions for each creation day<\/li> <li>Listen to music from different cultures<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Reflection and Response<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>What was your favorite part?<\/li> <li>What did you learn about people who may be different from you?<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Troubleshooting Tips<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Offer a different activity if your child loses interest.<\/li> <li>Use items that reflect your family\u2019s background.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Estimated Time for Each Segment<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Welcome: 2 min<\/li> <li>Story: 5 min<\/li> <li>Activity: 5\u201310 min<\/li> <li>Reflection: 2 min<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Thank You\/Closing<\/strong><\/p> <p>Thank you for exploring with us! 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