Genesis 37 - Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal

Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal

1. Write July memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song For God So Loved the World

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4. Sing Jacob's Sons Song 

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 37 - Joseph's Dreams and Betrayal

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

July Memory Verse - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Genesis 33

Jacob Meets Esau

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4. Sing Jacob's Sons Song 

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 33 - Jacob Meets Esau

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Genesis 32and 33 - Jacob Wrestles with God & Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob Wrestles With God

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things.

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament
4. Sing Jacob's Sons Song 

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 32 and 33 - Jacob Wrestles With God & Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

It's a Small World

We have quite a diverse class this year. Here are some of the countries represented by either member or visitor.

India

Kenya

Brazil

Mexico

Spain

Taiwan

Bulgaria

United States

Flag of Peru

Puerto Rico

Genesis 30

Jacob's Sons

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 30 - Jacob's Sons Song Sing song while 12 people act out being a son (and daughter Dinah too!)

7. Make Jacob's sons paper dolls

8. Story time

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Genesis 29

Jacob Loves Rachel but is Tricked!

1. Write June memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song I Can Do All Things

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old and New Testament

4. Hymn - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

5. Read Genesis 29 - Jacob Loves Rachel but is Tricked!

Guido Cagnacci, Jacob between Leah and Rachel, c. 1655

Jacob reproaching Laban

1627, Hendrick ter Brugghen - National Gallery London

6. Lesson Activity - Act out the story. Work on Jacob's Travels map

7. Make Rachel and Leah paper dolls

8. Story time

Doing puzzles during Story Time.

June Memory Verse - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Classical Education

Enter Classical Education

Classical Education is a three-part learning process of which I will only be using the first stage for my class.

Grammar Stage (grades 1-4)

This first stage is based on the theory that at this age, a child's mind is a "sponge". So, what better time to memorize scripture, books of the Bible, the 10 commandments, etc. The child doesn't have to understand everything they are learning right now - just absorb! They will also enjoy Bible stories, songs, hymns, and dramatizations. They can savor and store up fine works of art depicting Bible stories. Map work of Abraham's journey, the River Euphrates, the Red Sea and other biblical locations are tucked away for future use. When the Advent season rolls around we will be listening to music from the Messiah.

Here is what is on our agenda for this year:

Books of the Bible

Ten Commandments

Psalms 23

The Lord's Prayer

A monthly Memory Verse

A monthly Hymn

Jacob's sons

John 3:16

Scriptures for the Wordless Book

For more information about Classical Education check out Susan Wise Bauer's book The Well-Trained Mind.

Genesis 28

Jacob Flees to Laban/Jacob's Ladder

1. Write May memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song Take Heart

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old Testament

4. Hymn - Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

5. Read Genesis 28 - Jacob Flees to Laban/Jacob's Ladder
6. Lesson Activity - Tell story outside. Children dress as angels and go up and down stairs to the slide outdoors while "Jacob" sleeps with his head on a stone.

Jacob has a dream of angels ascending and descending from Heaven

7. Jacob's Journey map



8. Story time


Paintings of Jacob's ladder by Marc Chagall.




8. Story Time - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

A friendly reminder from Trey to buy some Turkish Delight to try next week. LOL

May Memory Verse - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. Take heart, I have overcome the world. John16:33

Genesis 27

Jacob Gets Isaac's Blessing

1. Write May memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song Take Heart

Copying the memory verse from the board

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old Testament

4. Hymn - Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

5. Read Genesis 27 - Jacob Gets Isaac's Blessing
6. Lesson Activity

Isaac asks Esau to go hunting for him

Rebekah tells Jacob to pretend he is Esau so he can get the blessing.

So they wrap animal skin around Jacob's arms and neck.

When Esau returns with the meal, Isaac has already blessed Jacob.

6. Make paper doll or do floor puzzle during story time.
7. Story Time

May Memory Verse - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. Take heart, I have overcome the world. John16:33

Genesis 25

Birth of Jacob and Esau/Esau Sells His Birthright

1. Write May memory verse in notebook - Sing memory verse song Take Heart

2. Prayer

3. Sing the books of the Old Testament

4. Hymn - To God be the Glory and Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

5. Read Genesis 25 - Birth of Jacob and Esau/Esau Sells His Birthright
6. Lesson Activity - Serve stew and crackers

Recipe for Jacob's Stew

Ingredients

·         1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (coriander), divided

·         3 carrots

·         3 celery stalks, including leaves

·         2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

·         1 large onion, diced

·         1 clove garlic, crushed

·         2 cups dry red lentils

·         1/4 cup pearl barley (omit for GF)

·         2 qts. vegetable or chicken stock

·         1 1/2 tsp cumin

·         1 tsp hyssop or parsley

·         1/2 tsp sumac (optional)

·         1 bay leaf

·         Salt and pepper to taste

6. Make Jacob paper doll during story time.
7. Story Time

May Memory Verse - I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. Take heart, I have overcome the world. John16:33