What We Are Learning In Preschool :: September Week 4
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 (1 Samuel 24:1-11)
Main Point: God is CONTROLLED! I can show self-control.
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 David was angry because Saul had been mean to him. When David had the chance to hurt Saul, he could have followed his feelings and done what he wanted. Instead, David stopped and chose to listen to God. God helps us show self-control too! We can stop, think, and choose God’s way, even when it’s hard.
💬 Family discussion questions:
What happened in today’s Bible story? (David had the chance to hurt Saul, but he chose not to.)
What did David do instead of following his angry feelings? (He chose to listen to God and do what was right.)
What can you do when you have a big feeling and need to show self-control? (Stop, think, and choose God’s way!)
🕰 Engage in everyday moments together this week:
When You Get Up: Tell your child, “God helps us show self-control!” Practice saying together, “Stop, think, and choose God’s way.” Encourage them to remember those words when they have a big feeling today.
While You’re At Home: Play a simple game like Freeze Dance or Red Light, Green Light to practice stopping before acting. Say, “You stopped and thought before you moved! We can practice self-control by stopping, thinking, and choosing God’s way.”
As You’re On The Way: Talk about times when it can be hard to show self-control, like when you’re angry, have to wait, or don’t get what you want. Ask, “What can you do?” Say together, “Stop, think, and choose God’s way!”
When You Lie Down: Ask, “How did you show self-control today?” Celebrate a time your child stopped and made a wise choice. Thank God for helping your family show self-control and choose His way, even when it’s hard.