David the Shepherd Boy

Bible Story: God loved David's heart.

Bible Study: David was a young shepherd boy who loved to sing and worship God.  God sent the Prophet Samuel to anoint David as king of Israel.

Bible Truth: 1 Samuel 16:1-3

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Download the MP3 of Step by Step to sing with your little ones.  Over the years I have found this to be the best worship song to sing with preschoolers.  It's worshipful, but not too slow, with simple lyrics right out of Psalms.  The sign language that I demonstrate in the video, is also simple, and invites young children to actively participate.  I can always sense God's presence in the room when we sing this song!

craft

Here are links to a couple different interactive harp crafts for this lesson.

Happy Birthday America

Birthdays are a big deal to little ones, so celebrating the Fourth of July as America's birthday is a fun way to explain the importance this day!  Our celebrations may be a little bit more low key this year,  but hopefully you can celebrate our nation's freedom as a family, and make some great memories together.  Now, more than ever in our lifetime, we need to pray, and teach our children to pray for our country, our leaders, and our fellow believers around the world. May God bless America!

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craft

I rounded up some simple patriotic crafts and coloring sheets that I found on Pinterest.  Visit my board and choose some activities to do with your little ones at home.

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In addition to singing Happy Birthday to America, here is an album with some great patriotic songs to introduce to your kids.  Play it as the soundtrack to your day, and they will likely choose a favorite or two to hear on repeat.  If you choose to do a flag craft, you can play You're a Grand Old Flag and have a flag parade in your living room!