WELCOME TO WEEK 1

Have you ever faced a difficult problem that you didn’t have an answer to? We may learn a lot of knowledge in school but how we use that knowledge is called wisdom. Where can we get wisdom? This week we will see where the wisest man found his wisdom

1 Kings 3:1-13

BIBLE STORY

This week we are learning about wisdom. In English we sometimes describe wisdom as having pearls of wisdom. I have these pearls hidden around the room. I want you to see how many pearls you can find. Good job! Being wise means making good and smart decisions. Listen to this Aesop fable of the The Grasshopper and the Ants. Who was wise in this story?

Read or listen to the scripture  1 Kings 3:1-13 

Who is Solomon’s dad? (King David)

Solomon was king over what nation? (Israel)

How did Solomon show his love for God? (by walking in the instructions his father David gave him)

What did God tell Solomon in a dream? (he could ask for whatever he wanted and God would give it to him)

What did Solomon ask for? (Wisdom to rule over God’s great people)

Why was God pleased with Solomon’s request? (Solomon could have asked for money, long life or death for his enemies but instead asked for wisdom in how to rule out justice)

BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY

God gave Solomon wisdom because he asked for it. God was so pleased with Solomon’s request that he also blessed him with the things he did not ask for. God gives us wisdom too, we can ask for wisdom just like Solomon.

Activity

We can make smart decisions every day. Sometimes we need to listen and follow the things other people tell us, like our parents and teachers. We need to use wisdom when listening and following what others tell us to do. Let’s play a game of “Simon Says” but this version is called Solomon Says. If I say “Solomon Says” before my action, I want you to do the action. If I don’t say Solomon’s name before an action, don’t do the action. For the non Solomon actions, give actions that would not be wise to do, like jump off the table, or break a glass. Make them very obvious bad choices so they resist making an unwise choice)

Alternate

Read the story “Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom” to your child. God gives us wisdom to solve problems and create solutions. Today, let’s complete a challenge together. Let’s create a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom alphabet tree just like what we saw in the story. Create the tree using wooden blocks, craft sticks and cut out alphabet letters (such as plastic or foam). Allow your child to problem solve but help them as needed by letting them hear your inner dialogue on how to problem solve and come up with solutions

Materials: Chicka chicka boom boom story, wooden blocks/cubes, craft sticks, foam/wooden alphabet letters

Independent activity:

Complete this activity page

Materials: printed activity sheet

ARTS & CAFTS

CRAFT 1

Color the container of gold coins. Cut out circles using gold wrapping paper, tissue paper or by coloring in white paper.

Materials: cut out sheet, gold paper or wrapping paper cut in circles

Craft 2

Coloring page

Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons

Craft 3

Coloring page

Materials: Printed coloring sheet, crayons

FOLLOW-UP

What are some things you need wisdom for?

How can we ask God for wisdom?

What are some ways we can know we’ve been given wisdom?

Who are some people you know that have wisdom?

Do you ask them for help sometimes?

Practical Application at Home

We need wisdom to handle the hard situations we face. Some decisions we make seem small and we may not think we need to ask God for wisdom. Then there are times when a situation is really difficult and we want to ask God to give us His wisdom. God wants us to ask him about the big and small things. God cares about everything! Look at the following scenarios. Determine which choice is the wise decision.

- share with a friend or keep my favorite toy for myself

- make my bed in the morning or not worry about cleaning my room

- Brush my teeth or skip just this one time

- Take a walk or watch TV

- Eat candy or eat some fruit

- Be kind to the new kid in class or pretend like they are not there

- Listen and obey your teacher or do whatever you want to do in class

Additional Resources

Outings to Reinforce Lesson

Go to a park and spend time in worship and prayer. Ask God to show you ways to trust him and listen to his voice.