Joshua

Computer Workshop for preschool-2nd

Summary of Lesson Activities:

Uses the Play and Learn software CD. ( Out of Print, only works on Windows Me/XP/Vista, and Windows 7- 32 bit ....but we've kept the lesson for those churches that still own a copy of this once popular software program!

Scripture References:

Joshua 1:1-9 & Joshua 6:1-16, 20

Lesson Objectives:
1. Be able to find the story in the Bible
2. Know that Joshua trusted in God to keep him safe
3. Know that God will be with us as we encounter all that life has for us.
4. Know that God’s power is greater than any other power we may encounter

Leader Preparation:

• Read the scripture ahead of time.
• Explore the software.
• Gather the materials.

Supplies List:

• Play and Learn

Presentation

Opening-Welcome and Introduction:

Greet the children and introduce yourself.

Open with a prayer.

Dig-Main Content and Reflection:

Use the Play and Learn CD

Click on Start
Click on Program
Click on Chariot Media
Click on Play and Learn
Click on Bible Stories
Click on God Helps People
Click on the Walls of Jericho
The students will be asked if they would like the story read to them.
Click on Yes.

Questions:

First Page:

1. What sometimes had a wall, a moat and another wall?

Some cities

2. How long did it probably take for Joshua’s army to march around the city wall?

25-35 minutes

Second Page (need to find both question marks to get both answers)

3. How big were the walls sometimes?

Big enough to have room in them
20 feet thick and over 25 feet hig

Third Page: (questions 4 & 5 in same question mark, there are only 2 question marks with different answers)

4. On the 7th day, how many times did Joshua lead his army around the city.

6 times

5. What happen on the 7th time around?

The people shouted
The wall fell down

6. What was on to of the walls, and could see for miles?

Soldiers on guard

Fourth Page

7. What is the horn called, what is it made from?

Shofar, from an animals horn

8. Jericho is 800 feet below sea level, so how is summer the in Jericho.

Very, very hot

As time permits, provide the second graders with bibles and have them work on the questions from the Fall of Jericho.

Closing:

End the Session with Prayer:

God our Father,
Through Abraham, Sarah and now Joshua we are now learning that nothing is impossible when we turn to you. Help us to trust in you and other. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, Amen.

A lesson written by Wendy In Roch from: Glory to God Lutheran Church
Rochester, MN

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