Verse to GO!

Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)

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Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)

Verse to Go

We practiced the verse in two parts in the previous two lessons. Today we will connect the two parts. No worries if this is your first time. We will work together to practice the verse.

Two people… Hold one arm out with two fingers pointing up.

Are better off than one… Hold the other arm out with only the index finger pointing up.

For they can help each other… Move both hands with the same fingers inward until they meet.

Succeed… Move the fingers upward together like a rocket lifting off.

Repeat a few more times slowly.

Optional: Make sure the children understand what it means to succeed.

The word "succeed" means to reach a goal or to complete a task you choose to do.

Here is an example. Let’s say one of your chores is to take out the trash. There are two bags full of trash. That means you will succeed when you take the two bags out to the curb. Now, what if a friend offers to help you? Will the task go faster or slower? Faster!

Yes, correct; two are better off than one, right? Your kind friend helped you to succeed—even faster than you could on your own.

Note: Some preschool children may not be able to memorize the entire Verse to Go. They may simply repeat it with you. Be sure all children understand the meaning.