🗓️ Week 4 Lesson Plan – God Creates Man
Unit: God and Man
Theme: God is Great
Week Focus: God created people in His image and gave them a special place in creation.
Scripture Focus: Genesis 1:26–31, Genesis 2:7–22
Memory Verse: “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalm 139:14a
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will:
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Understand that people are made in God's image.
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Express that they are unique and loved by God.
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Participate in storytelling, craft, and discussion that celebrate who they are.
🔑 Biblical Truth
God made people in His image to love Him and care for His world.
❓ Wondering Question
“What makes you special? What do you think God loves most about you?”
📖 Story Time (10–15 min)
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Read Genesis 1:26–31 and Genesis 2:7–22 from a children’s Bible.
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Emphasize God forming Adam from the dust and making Eve as a helper.
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Use visual aids or dolls to show God’s care in forming people uniquely.
🗣️ Discussion Prompts
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“What does it mean to be made in God’s image?”
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“How are we different from animals and plants?”
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“What are some ways you can take care of God’s world and people?”
🎨 Creative Activity (20–30 min)
“Made in God’s Image” Paper Dolls
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Each child decorates a paper doll to look like themselves.
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Use skin-tone paper, yarn for hair, buttons, fabric scraps, etc.
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Display dolls in a classroom collage titled: “God Made Me!”
🎵 Songs to Sing
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“I Am Special” (tune of Frère Jacques)
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“God Made Me”
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“Jesus Loves the Little Children”
🙏 Prayer Time
“Thank You, God, for making me special. Thank You for my eyes, my hands, and my smile. Help me remember that You made me in Your image, and You love me just the way I am. Amen.”
🧩 Extension / Early Finisher Activities
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Mirror Station – Look in a mirror and draw a self-portrait
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“Thank You God for Me” booklet – Trace handprints, write or dictate what they like about themselves
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Building Centre – Create a “Garden of Eden” from blocks, toys, and figures
📌 Teacher Notes
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Use affirming language to reinforce each child’s worth.
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Invite parents to share one thing they love about their child to include on the back of their paper doll.
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Be sensitive to different family dynamics when discussing Adam and Eve.