{"id":1067,"date":"2024-11-21T21:36:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T21:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/?page_id=1067"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:18:28","slug":"armor-of-god-sword-of-the-spirit-my-bible","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/armor-of-god-sword-of-the-spirit-my-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"ARMOR OF GOD \/ SWORD OF THE SPIRIT: My Bible"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>ARMOR OF GOD \/ SWORD OF THE SPIRIT: My Bible<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MB-01-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>PREPARATION BEFORE CLASS:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wNzUp2wX9Cw\"><strong><em>Cut and glue together cardboard swords<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>Set up a CHILDREN&#8217;S BIBLE display outside the classroom door. Display as many versions as possible for parents to compare.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>HALLWAY PROJECT<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Stop in the hallway on the way to the classroom. Station each child in front of their body tracing. Give each child a box of crayons and instruct them to color <strong>ONE SPECIFIC AREA<\/strong> <strong>OF THE TRACING<\/strong> (e.g., skin, hair, eyes, shirt, pants, OR shoes).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASSR<\/strong><strong>OOM DOORWAY (Gateway \/ Praise God in the Gates)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bible is God&#8217;s Word. His Words are TRUE, and RIGHT, and they last FOREVER!<\/li>\n<li>God&#8217;s Word gives us LIFE when we listen and obey.<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s declare together: &#8220;THE BIBLE IS GOD&#8217;S WORD!&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>OR &#8230;Let&#8217;s spell BIBLE: B-I-B-L-E<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spell-BIBLE.jpg\" width=\"185\" height=\"114\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WORKTABLE<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Materials: <a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BIBLE-worksheet-0.pdf\">Step-by-step drawing packet<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BIBLE-worksheet-blank-scaled.jpg\">Bible worksheet<\/a>; markers<\/li>\n<li>Printing Text: THE BIBLE IS GOD&#8217;S WORD!<\/li>\n<li>Drawing Lesson: The Bible<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BIBLE-worksheet-blank-scaled.jpg\" width=\"192\" height=\"149\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bible-ian.jpg\" width=\"195\" height=\"154\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CIRCLE SONGS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transition: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-D1NV1cKWg4\">Criss Cross Applesauce<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Call to worship: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=N6khg9svAxI\"><u>I Hear the Blowing of the Shofar Calling me to Worship God!<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Sy-PsWb-4wk\">God Covers Me in Armor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahHWtvOmt2E\">The B-I-B-L-E<\/a>\u00a0 (<a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-B-I-B-L-E-scaled.jpg\">songsheet<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-B-I-B-L-E-scaled.jpg\" width=\"164\" height=\"213\" \/><\/li>\n<li>God&#8217;s Word is a Lamp to My Feet by LDF (debka dance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>BIBLE LESSON \/ STORY:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MB-0-1-BW-2.pdf\">MY BIBLE<\/a> by LDF<\/li>\n<li>The BIBLE is God&#8217;s Word.\u00a0 The stories are true and teach us to do what is right.\u00a0 They are Words of LIFE.<\/li>\n<li>Talk about the differences between THE BIBLE vs FAIRYTALES<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRUTH OR LIE CHALLENGE<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/T-or-L-BIBLE-1-scaled.jpg\">pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/T-or-L-BIBLE-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"257\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRAYER SUGGESTION<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/prayer-BIBLE.jpg\">pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is one of your favorite Bible Stories?<\/li>\n<li>Thank You Father for giving us the Bible!<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/prayer-BIBLE.jpg\" width=\"274\" height=\"212\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>PLAY IN CENTERS:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Release the children one at a time to get their play cards and choose a center<\/li>\n<li>Art project #1: THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT \/ THE WORD OF GOD\n<ul>\n<li>Materials: prepared swords, 2 foam brushes, golden paint, a damp towel for cleanup, a marker for printing their name on the backside of the sword<\/li>\n<li>Call students 2 at a time to print their name on the back then paint the top side of their sword (golden yellow color)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sword-painting-1.jpg\" width=\"207\" height=\"259\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Art project #2: BIBLE BOOK BAGS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-7.22.13-AM.png\" width=\"177\" height=\"149\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-7.23.26-AM.png\" width=\"119\" height=\"148\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jpeg.png\" width=\"244\" height=\"149\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>1 MINUTE<\/strong><strong> WARNING:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Set a timer to indicate the end of PLAY TIME.\u00a0 When the timer rings, announce, &#8220;1 more minute to finish playing&#8221; (students CANNOT switch centers once the timer has sounded).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>CLEAN-UP:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Students must tidy up the centers where they were playing when the timer rang. Teachers\/Helpers oversee this activity.\u00a0 Students learn to sort and return items to their proper place.\u00a0 In so doing, they are learning to take care of the classroom.\u00a0 It also helps them be prepared for dismissal.\u00a0 Once the centers are tidy, students move to the BOOK NOOK and quietly look at books.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLASSROOM BOOK NOOK:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-891\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-27-at-5.35.57\u202fPM-292x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-27-at-5.35.57\u202fPM-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-27-at-5.35.57\u202fPM-768x789.png 768w, https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-27-at-5.35.57\u202fPM-480x493.png 480w, https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-27-at-5.35.57\u202fPM.png 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-905\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/armor-book-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"155\" \/><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>GAME:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>If parents have not arrived after 5 minutes of quiet reading, lead the children in a game (such as Bean Bag Toss, Duck Duck Goose, Doggie Doggie Who Has My Bone, I Spy, etc). Game supplies are available in the classroom.<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><strong>DISMISSAL:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Assign an adult to greet parents\/guardians.<\/p>\n<p>Call students ONE AT A TIME when families arrive.\u00a0 Prompt the remaining student to call out, &#8220;GOODBYE (student&#8217;s name).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Families check mailboxes.\u00a0 Today&#8217;s TAKE HOME: MY BIBLE booklet; BIBLE worksheet; <a href=\"https:\/\/ministrymindedmom.com\/how-to-choose-age-appropriate-bibles-the-best-childrens-bibles-by-age\/\">Bible Recommendations for 4-6 year old<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INVITE FAMILIES TO PERUSE THE CHILDREN&#8217;S BIBLE DISPLAY IN THE HALLWAY.\u00a0 IF FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A CHILDREN&#8217;S BIBLE IN THE HOME, SUGGEST A VERSION THAT THEY COULD PURCHASE ONLINE OR OFFER THEM A<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>FREE BEGINNER&#8217;S BIBLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beginners-Bible.jpg\" width=\"167\" height=\"189\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>CLOSING DOWN THE CLASSROOM:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash brushes and close paint jars<\/li>\n<li>Turn off the battery-operated keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Stack chairs and carpet mats<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum area rug (rechargeable vacuum plugged into corner outlet)<\/li>\n<li>Turn off the heat and lights<\/li>\n<li>Place garbage can outside the classroom door<\/li>\n<li>Return teaching materials to the packet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FOLLOW-UP BEFORE NEXT CLASS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Print &#8220;Bring Your Bible To Class&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BRING-YO\">postcard<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mail postcards inviting the students to bring their Children&#8217;s Bible to church for the following class. &#8220;Dear _________, I your family has a Children&#8217;s Bible, bring it to class next Sunday.\u00a0 We are celebrating God&#8217;s Word!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARMOR OF GOD \/ SWORD OF THE SPIRIT: My Bible PREPARATION BEFORE CLASS: Cut and glue together cardboard swords Set up a CHILDREN&#8217;S BIBLE display outside the classroom door. Display as many versions as possible for parents to compare. &nbsp; HALLWAY PROJECT: Stop in the hallway on the way to the classroom. Station each child [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1067","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1067"}],"version-history":[{"count":48,"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1067\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2854,"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1067\/revisions\/2854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/biblelessons4children.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}