SuperVerse

Our SuperVerse this lesson is Philippians 2:3:

Don’t be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

Option 1:

Divide the class into groups of 4–5 children and appoint a responsible older child to be the “servant-leader” for each group. Encourage the older students to read the verse to the group slowly or phrase by phrase and help the younger children learn the verse.

Option 2:

Have the class stand in a circle and say the SuperVerse together several times, then play “Superbook Spin.”

Have you ever played a game where you spin an arrow at the beginning of your turn? Well, today I am a human game spinner—and whoever I point to needs to say one word of our SuperVerse in order!

Stand in the middle of the circle, turn around, then suddenly point at a child who should immediately say the first word in the verse. As you keep turning — as fast or slow as you like, keep pointing quickly to various children, who should immediately say the next word, until the verse is finished. Children can look at the board if necessary. Repeat as time allows, letting other children to be “spinners.” Close by asking everyone to recite the verse together from memory.

Note: Younger children may not be able to memorize the SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.