SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 13, MARK 4,
CHRIST CONNECTION:  When we trust in Jesus, we are part of His kingdom forever.
 KEY PASSAGE PHRASE:  The grass and flowers fade, but the word of God is forever. (From Isaiah 40:8)

GOSPEL GEMS:

• Jesus told stories to teach people about God’s kingdom.   
• In one story, a man planted wheat seeds in his field, but another planted weeds. The wheat was kept, but the weeds were thrown away.  
• Jesus also said that God’s kingdom is like a buried treasure, a pearl, and a net.   

TEACHING STYLE:
Play, exploration, repetition and consistency help build a safe and fun environment for our Toddlers to learn about God's love. Consistency helps our littles know what to expect when they enter the classroom, they look for their favorite toys, know that they will always have time to play, sing songs, do a craft, go for a walk, and hear stories. Focusing on foundational Bible stories using visual and experiential learning to show that God is creator, loving, and sends Jesus. Gospel and Bible story vocabulary are introduced. Repetition through language and song help plant seeds in their little hearts. 

Directions:
"Bury” the treasure under one of the pieces of brown fabric. Have the kids “close” their eyes while you bury it, then have the kids come up one at a time and find the treasure (string of pearls). Cheer for them as they find it.

Say:
Jesus taught about God’s Kingdom. He said the Kingdom of God was like a treasure buried in a field. When we trust in Jesus we can be a part of His Kingdom forever.

Directions:
Treasure chests will be taped up around the room under a piece of brown paper, have the kids go around the room, lift the brown paper and find the treasure chests.

Say:
Jesus taught about God’s Kingdom. He said the Kingdom of God was like a treasure buried in a field. When we trust in Jesus we can be a part of His Kingdom forever.

Directions:
Have the kids use the pompoms as “stamps” to stamp their page, then attach the “pearl” with the velcro to their paper.

Say:
Jesus taught about God’s Kingdom. He said the Kingdom of God was like a valuable pearl. When we trust in Jesus we can be a part of His Kingdom forever.

Directions:
Pour the pearls out onto the ground from the bucket up high and let them roll around on the ground. Then have the kids run around gathering up the pearls and putting them back in the bucket. Have them take turns pouring out the pearls.

Say:
Jesus taught about God’s Kingdom. He said the Kingdom of God was like a valuable pearl. When we trust in Jesus we can be a part of His Kingdom forever.