Get Smarter by Asking

The Point of the Lesson:

Students will learn that Solomon was given wisdom and so muchmore because his heart was in the right place. He ask for wisdomnot for his personal gain but in order to lead the people of God.

The Power of God’s Word:

Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Proverbs 2:3 (NLT)

The Prayer for Each Child:

Our prayer is that each child will understand that wisdom begins with a pure heart seeking and asking God.

Lesson in a Word - Ask

The countdown video is a great way to cue the kids so they know it is about time for the program to begin. During the 5 minute countdown video direct the kids to wrap up their activities, get a drink of water, restroom break, etc... Direct the kids to be in a seat and ready to begin as the video ends.

The program begins with a welcome from the MC. This is the moment to greet and give any special directions regarding the large group program.

Kid Connect is a fun activity that is designed to encourage participation, interaction, and also begins to frame the lesson topic. Direct the kids to turn to a person and ask that person their name and the Kid Connect question. Allow a few moments and then invite 3 kids to the front.

This is a quick guessing game that introduces the word for the day.

This is a time of corporate worship through singing and music.Add some kids up on stage leading the other kids and have a great time singing to God before the teaching video begins. Between each song direct the kids to stand and do the “Shout Out”. Add motions and make it fun. This is the theme verse for the curriculum series.

This is the cornerstone of the lesson. Set an example for the kids by watching and participating along with video as it plays.

This is the lesson review quiz game. The MC invites one boy and one girl to the front to represent team girls vs team boys. The questions are ask following the slides going back and forth girl vs boy. Encourage cheering and fun. You may even allow “ask a friend” if the child on stage does not know the answer.

This is a time for the leader or pastor to apply the lesson in a relative talk. We have provided discussions questions to build the talk around. Add to or delete as needed and create a talk from your heart to your kids connecting the message of the day. Conclude by leading the kids in prayer.

Conclude the time of pray and lead the kids in a song of praise. We recommend you use a same song for the moment each week.

Use this time to inform your kids about upcoming events and activities. This is a good time to pump up and promote involvement.

This should be a fun uptempo song of praise. You may choose to end with the same song each week.