Leader Guide
Object to Go
- A metal key (house, car, to a lock, etc.)
- Optional: Key Image (provided)
Discuss the key using the questions and comments below. Adjust the dialogue if using the key image.
- Hold up the key. What is this? A key.
- What do you do with a key? Unlock a door, start a car, unlock a lock, etc.
- In the next video, someone gives the Quantum Labs robots a very special key as a gift. Who do you think gives them a key? Professor Spectrum, Professor Quantum, the mayor of the city, or Miss Tina? Children respond. Good guesses! Now, let’s watch our video to find out if anyone guessed correctly!
Story Time with Gizmo
Play Video (Wonder Widget and the Thankful Three)
Wonder Widget and the Thankful Three
Optional Discussion:
- Who gave the key to the bots? The mayor.
- What did Professor Spectrum try to do to all the water in the city? Turn it into sour milk.
- Which superhero first chased Grip after he took Timmy’s Protonatron? Widget; Wonder Widget.
- What had the bots given to Professor Spectrum, Doodad, and Grip for Christmas? Protonatron toys.
- Why wasn’t Professor Spectrum thankful for the gift? He said it wasn’t enough. He wanted all the toys.
- Why was Timmy so thankful the Protonatron toy was returned to him? It was the only toy he had.
- What did Timmy say to Professor Spectrum, Doodad, and Grip when he got his toy back? He said that he forgave them.
Sometimes, it is easier to think about what we want or don’t have instead of being thankful for all we do have. It is important to live each day with a grateful and thankful heart.
Optional: Play Video (Bible Story Theme Song)
Bible Story Theme Song
Optional: Sing along and do the motions with Miss Tina for the Bible Story Theme Song.
“Have you heard the Word, Truth’s in the Word—oh!”
“Have you heard the Word, Truth’s in the Word—let’s go!”