Optional Opening Game

Raise your hand if you have played a game called “Simon Says.” This game is like that but called “Sarah Says.” Sarah is a person in today’s Bible story. In this game, you will only do what Sarah says when you hear “Sarah says—1, 2, 3” and then an instruction. If you don’t hear those words and numbers, then just stay very still! Are you ready?

Have the children stand. Give each direction below. Begin some by saying, “Sarah says—1, 2, 3” and other directions without saying it to see if the children are really listening!

If a child doesn’t follow directions, do not have them sit “out” for the rest of the game.

Optional: Slow down or speed up the 1,2,3 count to vary the time children have to anticipate and wait.

Use the following instructions or add your own. [Sarah says—1, 2, 3]

Clap your hands.

Jump up and down.

Blink your eyes.

Laugh out loud.

Shout, “GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES!”

Twirl around three times.

Pat your head.

Look surprised.

Put your hands on your knees.

Pat yourself on the back.

Make a big muscle with your arm.

Shake your head, "Yes."

Pretend to kick a soccer ball.

Shout, “WAIT FOR IT!”

Pat your tummy.

Shout “AMEN!”

Reach for the stars in the sky.

Wave goodbye.

Add other instructions until it is time to do the next activity.

Optional: “Sarah” stands in the circle of children to give directions. This is a good choice for a small room.

Conclusion: Was it hard to wait and not follow the instructions right away? It's not easy to be patient and wait your turn, especially when you are excited to do something!

Today’s lesson is about patience. Patience means to trust and wait without complaining.

In today’s video, we will join Miss Tina and the robots at Quantum Labs, where Gears is excited about his new invention and can hardly wait to share it with everyone. Let’s watch and see if his invention works like it is supposed to!