What We Are Learning In Preschool :: September Week 3
September Overview: This month, preschoolers will continue learning that God helps us grow to be more like Him! As they learn about the fruit of the Spirit, they’ll see they can show God to others through the way they live.
Bible Story: David Spares Saul Again (1 Samuel 26:5-25)
Main Point: God is GENTLE! I can show gentleness.
Memory Verse: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
As a family, read the Bible story together. Then, watch this week’s lesson video on the eKidz Online YouTube page to continue the conversation.
This week, children learned that David had the chance to hurt Saul, who had not been kind to him. Instead, David trusted God and chose to treat Saul with gentleness. God is gentle, and He helps us show gentleness too. We can show God to others by choosing kind words, gentle hands, and loving actions, even when someone isn’t kind to us.
💬 Family discussion questions:
What happened in today’s Bible story? (David had the chance to hurt Saul, but he chose not to.)
How did David show gentleness to Saul? (He chose not to hurt him and trusted God instead.)
What are some ways you can show gentleness to others? (Use kind words, gentle hands, and loving actions.)
🕰 Engage in everyday moments together this week:
When You Get Up: Tell your child, “God is gentle, and He helps us show gentleness too!” Ask, “How can you use kind words, gentle hands, and loving actions today?”
While You’re At Home: Look for opportunities to practice gentleness while playing or spending time together. When your child uses kind words or gentle hands, say, “You showed gentleness! You treated someone with kindness and care.”
As You’re On The Way: Talk with your child about what to do when someone isn’t kind to us. Ask, “How can we show gentleness even when someone isn’t kind?” Remind your child God can help them choose kind words, gentle hands, and loving actions.
When You Lie Down: Ask, “How did you show gentleness today?” Thank God for being gentle, and ask Him to help your family treat others with kindness and care, even when it’s hard.