YEA Lesson Library
Fly, Fly Away
About This Lesson
Using Noah and the Flood as an example, this lesson teaches that we should always be thankful for what God does for us.
Scriptures
Genesis 8:1-22
Psalm 30:2-5
Psalm 37:4-5
Psalm 55:6
Psalm 96:9-10
Psalm 100:4-5
Psalm 105:1
Psalm 106:1-2
Philippians 4:6
Words to Know
PERCH - a high resting place
JOSTLED - shoved roughly
The Lesson
Dolly Dove had been inside the ark for a whole year. Oh, how she missed the outside world. She missed the clear blue sky. She missed the trees with their green leaves. Most of all, Dolly missed flying!
Before Dolly Dove came into the ark she spent her days flying. She flew up to the tops of the tall trees. She flew to the berry bushes. Dolly missed being outside.
The ark suddenly stopped. Ka-bump! Dolly almost fell out of her nest. Noah went to the window and looked out. All he could see was sky and water.
Noah sent a raven out to look for trees and dry land.
They all waited and waited. But the raven didn't return. So, Dolly said that she would fly out and look around. She flew high up into the sky. She flew and flew. But there was still water everywhere.
Seven days later, Noah sent Dolly out again. This time she saw trees and mountains. She was so excited she picked a small branch and carried it back to Noah in her beak. The water was gone!
God told Noah it was time to leave the ark. Noah built an altar out of stones because he was so happy. He bowed down and thanked God for saving them. We should say "Thank you” to God for all the things He does for us, too.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Psalm 106:1-2
Monday - Philippians 4:6
Tuesday - Psalm 96:9-10
Wednesday - Psalm 37:4-5
Thursday - Psalm 100:4-5
Friday - Psalm 30:2-5
Saturday - Psalm 55:6
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1.Give the reason for Noah sending a bird out of the ark.
2. Tell why the dove returned the first time.
3. Explain how Noah knew that the flood water was gone from the earth.
4. Tell what Noah did as soon as he left the ark.
5. Recite their memory verse.
Topics & Themes
Ark (Noah’s)
Dove
Flood
Gratitude
Noah
Raven
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA students' and teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, stars, songbook, CD/cassette player and CD/music tape, crayons, eight lunch size paper bags, white construction paper, scissors, glue, yarn
Preparation
Children are often reminded to say "please" and "thank you. Reminders to use good manners don't always teach the reason we say "thank vou." This lesson about Noah helps the children understand the heart attitude behind why we say thanks to God.
Noah expressed deep gratitude to God for saving his life, his family and the animals. Help the children realize what they can be thankful for. Encourage them to be grateful for small and large things. Point out how being thankful shows our love for God and for each other.
Before you come to class, fill eight lunch size paper bags with crumpled newspaper. Fold over the tops and staple or tape them closed to make "stones" for the altar. Enlarge and copy the dove pattern on white construction paper The pattern can be found on the pattern page ‘A’. Cut ten inch pieces of yarn to be used to hang the dove.
Review Questions
As you ask the review questions, have the children act out their answers.
1. When the ark came to a stop, what did Noah do? (Pretend to look out)
2. What did Noah send out of the ark to see if the water was gone? (Flap arms and pretend to fly)
3. Why did the dove come back to the ark the first time she was sent out. (Pretend to fly)
4. The second time the dove was sent out, what did she do? (Place a green construction paper leaf in their mouth and pretend to fly)
5. What was the first thing Noah did when he left the ark? (Kneel down and bow your head and fold your hands.)
6. What should you do when someone gives you a gift? (Say "Thank you.”)
Pattern Page
NEED
REACH Activity
Letter: D
Words: Dolly, dove, days, dry, down, does
Sentence:
SEVEN DAYS LATER DOLLY THE DOVE PICKED A SMALL BRANCH AND CARRIED IT BACK TO NOAH.
Song
“Rise And Shine” is on page 28 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the story of Noah, and for saving him alive. Thank you for al the things you give me, like food, a home and family. Help me learn from Noah to always be thankful In Jesus' name. Amen.
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