**Lesson Plan: David and Goliath**
**Age Group:** Toddlers (Ages 2-4)
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**Objective:**
- Introduce toddlers to the Bible story of David and Goliath.
- Help toddlers understand the concept of bravery and faith.
- Engage toddlers in fun, age-appropriate activities related to the story.
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**Materials Needed:**
- A picture book or illustrated Bible story of David and Goliath
- Visual aids (e.g., pictures of David, Goliath, and the battlefield)
- Simple props (soft toy slingshot, giant's helmet, etc.)
- Coloring sheets with images of David and Goliath
- Crayons or markers
- Play dough
- Music for a related song or nursery rhyme
- Small stones (or pebbles) painted with happy faces
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**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the children warmly.
- Briefly introduce the story of David and Goliath with enthusiasm.
- Explain that today they will learn about a brave young shepherd named David who trusted in God.
2. **Story Time (10 minutes):**
- Gather the children in a circle and read the story of David and Goliath from an illustrated Bible or picture book.
- Use visual aids to show pictures of David, Goliath, and the battlefield.
- Keep the story engaging by using expressive voices and encouraging the children to repeat key phrases (e.g., "David was brave!").
3. **Discussion and Questions (5 minutes):**
- Ask simple questions about the story:
- "Who was David?"
- "Who was Goliath?"
- "What did David use to fight Goliath?"
- "Who helped David be brave?"
- Encourage the children to share their thoughts.
4. **Activity 1: Coloring (10 minutes):**
- Provide coloring sheets with pictures of David and Goliath.
- Allow the children to color the pictures using crayons or markers.
- As they color, talk to them about the story and what they learned.
5. **Activity 2: Role Play (10 minutes):**
- Use simple props to act out the story.
- Assign roles: one child can pretend to be David, another can be Goliath, and others can be the Israelites and Philistines.
- Guide them through a very simplified role play, emphasizing David’s bravery and trust in God.
6. **Activity 3: Play Dough Craft (10 minutes):**
- Give each child a small amount of play dough.
- Show them how to mold a simple slingshot or a stone.
- Talk about how David used a small stone and God's help to win against the giant.
7. **Music and Movement (5 minutes):**
- Sing a simple song related to the story, such as "Only a Boy Named David."
- Encourage the children to act out the actions (e.g., pretending to sling a stone).
8. **Closing and Blessing (5 minutes):**
- Recap the key points of the story.
- Emphasize the lesson about bravery and faith in God.
- Say a short prayer asking God to help the children be brave and trust in Him.
- Thank the children for participating and give them small stones with happy faces as a reminder of the story.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe the children's engagement during the story and activities.
- Listen to their responses and participation in discussions and role plays.
- Note their enthusiasm and understanding of the key concepts of bravery and faith through their expressions and interactions.
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**Follow-Up:**
- Encourage parents to talk about the story of David and Goliath at home.
- Suggest related activities, like reading other Bible stories about bravery or doing more crafts related to the theme.
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**Note:**
Adapt the activities based on the specific needs and attention spans of the children in your class. Keep the environment fun, safe, and encouraging for all participants.