Genesis 44 - 48 The End of the Story of Joseph

The End of the Story of Joseph

1. Write August memory verse in notebook - Do Not be Anxious
2. Prayer

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

4. Hymn - All Creatures of our God and King

5. Read Genesis 44 - 48 - The End of the Story of Joseph

    Distribute 11 bags to 11 sons. Fill each bag with grain - the sons pay you money. Then, you secretly replace the money in the bags and put a silver thimble in Benjamin's bag. Let the sons go on their way back home. Have 2 soldiers stop the sons and search the bags for the thimble. Carry on with the story.

Benjamin, opening his sack and finding silver cup

Egyptian Artwork

6. Story time

August Memory Verse - – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Put it to Music - Singing to Learn

I can still sing the lyrics to the McDonald's Big Mac song from the 70's. 

"Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a seasame seed bun".

When you put something to music it is a breeze to memorize.

Homeschool mentor, Carole Joy Seid introduced to me a company called Seeds Family Worship. Professional sounding scripture songs that the whole family can enjoy. What I love about these songs is that they are strictly scripture - nothing added. Also, vocals are primarily adults singing with a little help from kids, instead of the other way around.

For young children, I've enjoyed using Steve Green's Hide em In Your Heart scripture songs. Lots of little voices with Steve mixed in. My only complaint is that there is too much talking.

When my kids were growing we always had Mr. Donut Man going in the car. His CDs usually follow a theme with one scripture memory verse per CD. Again, too much extraneous talking but a wide variety of musical styles.

There are so many more scripture song resources on YouTube. Just type in "scripture memory songs" and you are set. Troy and Genie Nilsson, Integrity Music, God's Kids Worship, are just a few.

Genesis 43 - The Second Journey to Egypt

The Second Journey to Egypt

1. Write August memory verse in notebook - Do Not be Anxious
2. The Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 KJV

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

4. Hymn - All Creatures of our God and King

5. Read Genesis 43 - The Second Journey to Egypt
6. Serve Falafels and Pita Bread from Egypt

Note: Making falafels from scratch was a huge undertaking for me! Two batches and both not quite right. Next time I would buy the mix at the store. Just sayin. Although, watching dedemed.com on YouTube was great and helped a lot.

7. Story time

August Memory Verse - – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Falafel Recipe from www.dedemed.com

1 lb chickpeas
1 onion
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
6 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon flour (or more if necessary)
Neutral oil for frying

In food processor, pulse chickpeas until smooth. In the same food processor, combine the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro. Pulse until you obtain a paste. Add this mixture to the chickpeas and mix with a spatula. Add cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and flour and mix well. If dough is too soft, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time, until firm enough to form balls. Add baking soda just before frying. Mix well. Heat a large pan with vegetable oil and bring to about 350 F. Make small balls about the size of a ping pong ball. Gently place the balls in hot oil without overloading the pan. Fry until one side is golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Then turn over and fry on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes. Take out of the oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels. Falafels should be crisp on the outside and soft inside.

Genesis 42 - Joseph's Brothers go to Egypt

Joseph's Brothers go to Egypt

1. Write August memory verse in notebook - Do Not be Anxious
2. Prayer

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

4. Hymn - All Creatures of our God and King

5. Read Genesis 42 - Joseph's Brothers go to Egypt
6. Craft - Make Egyptian Cartouche

7. Story time

August Memory Verse - – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7