2010 - 2011 First Look Curriculum for Preschool SEPTEMBER 2010 Bottom Line: God loves me. Memory Verse: "Nothing can separate us from God's love." Romans 8:39 Date:
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Bible Story:
Bible Reference:
9/5/10
I know God loves me.
Paul and Silas
Acts 16:16-34
9/12/10
God loves me when I'm scared.
David and Goliath
1 Samuel 17:1-50
9/19/10
God loves me when I'm sad.
David and Jonathan Say Goodbye
1 Samuel 20:3-42
9/26/10
I am happy because I know God loves me.
David praises God
2 Samuel 6:14; Psalm 149
OCTOBER 2010 Bottom Line: I can always count on God. Memory Verse: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid." Deuteronomy 31:6 Date:
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10/3/10
God is the one true God.
Elijah and the Fire
1 Kings 18:1-39
10/10/10
God can save the day.
Shadrach, Meshach, Abendnego
Daniel 3:10-30
10/17/10
God can keep you safe.
Rahab and the Spies
Joshua 2:1-22, 6:1-25
10/24/10
God is powerful.
Battle of Jericho
Joshua 6:1-20
10/31/10
God makes me strong and courageous.
Esther
Esther 2:2-8:17
NOVEMBER 2010 Bottom Line: God will take care of me. Memory Verse: "My God will meet all your needs." Philippians 4:19 Date:
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11/7/10
God gives me what I need.
Flowers and Birds
Matthew 6:25-34
11/14/10
God gives me what I need.
Elijah Fed by Ravens
1 Kings 17:1-6
11/21/10
God gives me people to help me.
Elijah and the Widow
1 Kings 17:7-16
11/28/10
God has a plan for me.
Abraham
Genesis 12:1-7
DECEMBER 2010 Bottom Line: Jesus is God's Son. Memory Verse: "God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son." John 3:16 Date:
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Bible Story:
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12/5/10
The angel told Mary she would have a special baby. The Angel and Mary
Luke 1:26-33, 38, 46
12/12/10
Not everyone knew Jesus is God's Son.
Jesus Born in a Stable
Luke 2:1-7
12/19/10
Let's celebrate that Jesus is born.
Happy Birthday Jesus / Sheherds Celebrate
Luke 2:6-18
12/26/10
The wise men come to see God's Son.
The Wise Men
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11
JANUARY 2011 Bottom Line: I am special to God. Memory Verse: "Let the children come to me." Luke 18:16 Date:
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Bible Story:
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1/2/11
Jesus told us, "God loves children."
Jesus and the Children
Luke 18:15-16
1/9/11
God cares about me.
The Lost Sheep
Luke 15:3-7
1/16/11
God wants what's best for me.
Prodigal Son
Luke 15:11-19
1/23/11
God loves me no matter what.
Prodigal Son
Luke 15:19-24
1/30/11
God has a special plan for me.
God Speaks to Samuel
1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19
FEBRUARY 2011 Bottom Line: Jesus loves me. Memory Verse: "Love each other as I have loved you." John 15:12 Date:
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Bible Story:
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2/6/11
Jesus loves everyone.
The Great Banquet
Luke 14:16-24
2/13/11
Jesus wants to spend time with me.
Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-17, 28-31
2/20/11
Jesus cares for me.
Washes Feet
John 13:1-15
2/27/11
Jesus wants me to love others.
Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
MARCH 2011 Bottom Line: Jesus will help me. Memory Verse: "He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 Date:
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Bible Story:
Bible Reference:
3/6/11
We need Jesus to help us.
Healing the Blind Man
John 9:1-7
3/13/11
Jesus wants to help everyone.
Healing Lepers
Luke 17:11-19
3/20/11
Jesus can help my friends.
The Four Friends
Mark 2:1-12
3/27/11
Jesus can do anything.
Healing the Deaf Man
Mark 7:32-27
APRIL 2011 Bottom Line: Jesus love me. Memory Verse: "I am with you always." Matthew 28:20 Date:
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Bible Story:
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4/3/11
Jesus knows I need Him.
Healing the Woman
Luke 8:42-48
4/10/11
Jesus wants to be everyone's friend.
Great Commission
Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus makes me happy.
Triumphal Entry
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Easter
Matthew 21:1-11 Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 23:44-49; Matthew 28:1-7
4/17/11 Palm Sunday
4/24/11 Easter
MAY 2011 Bottom Line: God made everything. Memory Verse: "God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1 Date:
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5/1/11
God made the sky.
Sky
Genesis 1:14-19
5/8/11
God made the water.
Water
Genesis 1:6-10
5/15/11
God made land.
Land
Genesis 1:9-13
5/22/11
God made animals.
Animals
Genesis 1:20-25
5/29/11
God made people.
People (Adam & Eve)
Genesis 1:26-27;2:7& 2:20
JUNE 2011 Bottom Line: God will teach me. Memory Verse: "I will teach you the way you should go." Psalms 32:8 Date:
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Bible Story:
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6/5/11
God will teach me what I need to know.
Ten Commandments
Exodus 20
6/12/11
The Bible teaches me to do what He tells me. The Bible
2 Timothy 3:14-17; Joshua 1:8
6/19/11
God wants me to do what He tells me.
Solomon Builds the Temple
1 Kings 5:1-6:38
6/26/11
God wants me to obey my parents.
Children Obey Your Parents
Ephesians 6:1-3
JULY 2011 Bottom Line: God does what He says He will do. Memory Verse: "Trust the Lord with all your heart." Proverbs 3:5 Date:
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Bible Story:
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7/3/11
I can believe what God says.
Noah
Genesis 6:8-22; 7:1-24
7/10/11
God keeps His promises.
Noah
Genesis 8:1-9:17
7/17/11
What God says doesn't always make sense.
Gideon's Army
Judges 7:1-8
7/24/11
God does what He says He will do.
Gideon at Battle
Judges 7:9-22
7/31/11
I should do what God says.
Naamen
2 Kings 5:1-14
AUGUST 2011 Bottom Line:God knows what's best for me. Memory Verse: "God's way is perfect." Psalm 18:30 Date:
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Bible Story:
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8/7/11
I should obey God.
Joshua & Caleb Spy
Numbers 13-14
8/14/11
God tells me what He wants me to do.
Jonah
Jonah 1:1-17
8/21/11
It's never too late to choose God's way.
Jonah
Jonah 1:17-3:3
8/28/11
My good choices can help others.
Jonah
Jonah 3:1-10