The Creation (Come Follow Me Lesson for Kids: Jan 12-18)
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The story of the creation can help us appreciate all that God has done for us. When we recognize how much God has given us, it can help us understand how much he loves us.
This lesson will help kids learn this essential Old Testament story.
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➤ P R E P A R A T I O N
Each child will need two white paper towels and some markers. You will also need a large white plate
and a cup of water.
➤ L E S S O N
Open the lesson with a song and a prayer.
🎶 O P E N I N G S O N G : “My Heavenly Father Loves Me”
➤ I N T R O D U C T I O N
Invite the children to draw simple fish or sea creatures on a paper towel. When they’re finished, have
them take turns placing their drawings on a white plate. Gently place a second, blank paper towel on
top to cover the drawing. Then, slowly pour a small amount of water over the top towel and watch as
the image underneath begins to appear through the paper—almost like magic! Give each child a turn
to try it with their own drawing.
Explain: Today, we are going to learn about the story of the creation! God created the Earth, the Sun,
the Moon, the stars, all of the plants and animals, and each one of us. His power brought all of His
creations to life.
🎥 V I D E O : “The Creation | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids”
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Click the image below to watch for free on YouTube:
Discuss the following questions after watching the video:
1. Why do we call Heavenly Father “The Creator?” (Discuss God’s creations.)
2. Do we know about all of the things that God has created? (No! He has created more than we can
understand!)
3. What can you remember about the creation of the Earth? (Discuss what the children remember
from the video.)
➤ S C R I P T U R E
Read the scripture verses below and discuss the questions that follow.
1...by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the
earth upon which thou standest.
1. Who created the Earth? (Jesus helped create the Earth under Heavenly Father’s direction.)
2. Did you feel joy when you saw your drawing come to life? (Discuss.)
3. Do you think Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ felt joy as their creations came to life? (Discuss.)
31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
1. Do you think God knows His creations? (Yes!)
2. Do you think he knows you? (Yes!)
3. How do you think God feels about His creations? (Discuss.)
44 The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and
all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their
regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
1. How can we know that God is a supreme creator? (By seeing the wonderful things that He has
created!)
2. What are some of God’s creations that make you feel close to God? (Discuss.)
➤ A C T I V I T Y
[Pass out coloring page]
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Play the “Creation” matching game. Cut out the cards and color them. Shue the cards and place
them face down on a flat surface. Take turns turning over the cards (two at a time) to find a match.
If you find a match, keep the cards and take an extra turn!
➤ T E S T I M O N Y
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