What does it mean to be a good neighbor? Find out in today's episode! Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan, let's find out what that even means!
GOOD SAMARITAN
Hey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week’s lesson, Good Samaritan, with your child after they’ve listened to the story!
- Jesus told a story. Who was today’s Bible story about?
A Samaritan man. - A Jewish man was hurt – he had lots of owies. A Samaritan man came. He helped the Jewish man. Let’s say, Hooray for the Samaritan man. It is good to help people when they are hurt.
- God made people because he loves everyone. Can you point to someone God made?
Help your child point to you and to themselves! - Jesus is happy when we help someone and we can be happy, too. Show me your happiest happy face.
- Take some time to pray with your toddler. Encourage them to sit with you and fold their hands, saying something like:
“God, thank you for making us. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for wanting to be our friend. Help us to help people just like the Good Samaritan. We love you! Amen.”
Parent Encouragement - The Good Samaritan
Hey Parents! Here's something for you to be encouraged by and get ideas from this week to make the Good Samaritan lesson part of your everyday conversation with your toddler at home!
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Toddler Coloring Page - The Good Samaritan
As your child colors this coloring page, they will be reminded of today’s Bible story and that God made them! There are additional coloring pages with familiar faces from today’s lesson, too.
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Toddler Craft – The Good Samaritan Badges
This week, your child will create a Good Samaritan badge to remind them they can help people just like the Good Samaritan helped in the Bible story.
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Toddler Activity – Find the Hurt Man
In this activity, your child will find the hurt man hiding under a cup. They will remember they can be like the Good Samaritan. When they see someone who is hurt, they can help.
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Navigating Parenthood
Hey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out this Two-Minute Tip, How to Help Your Children See Themselves Through God’s Eyes Pt.1, all about solidifying the basis of your child’s identity through three words.
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