Jonah Curriculum - Early Childhood

Week 1: Running from God

But Jonah ran away from the LORD. - Jonah 1:3

Q: Can we run from God?
A: No, God sees everywhere and calls us back.

Day 1: Introduction to Running from God

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 1

Jonah 1:1

Today we learn about running from god. Jonah flees to Tarshish. As we study Jonah chapter 1, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 1? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how running from god applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand running from god and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Running from God today. Read Jonah 1 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

body parts

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: Running from God: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 2

Jonah 2:1

Today we learn about running from god. Jonah flees to Tarshish. As we study Jonah chapter 2, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 2? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how running from god applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand running from god and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Running from God today. Read Jonah 2 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

how we grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: Running from God: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 3

Jonah 3:1

Today we learn about running from god. Jonah flees to Tarshish. As we study Jonah chapter 3, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 3? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how running from god applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand running from god and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Running from God today. Read Jonah 3 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

five senses

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: Running from God: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about running from god. Jonah flees to Tarshish. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how running from god applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand running from god and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Running from God today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

body parts

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: Running from God: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about running from god. Jonah flees to Tarshish. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how running from god applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand running from god and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Running from God today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

how we grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 2: The Great Storm

I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven. - Jonah 1:9

Q: Why did God save Jonah?
A: Because God is merciful and had a mission for him.

Day 1: Introduction to The Great Storm

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 2

Jonah 2:1

Today we learn about the great storm. You can't hide from God. As we study Jonah chapter 2, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 2? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the great storm applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the great storm and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Great Storm today. Read Jonah 2 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

body parts

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: The Great Storm: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 3

Jonah 3:1

Today we learn about the great storm. You can't hide from God. As we study Jonah chapter 3, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 3? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the great storm applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the great storm and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Great Storm today. Read Jonah 3 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

how we grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: The Great Storm: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the great storm. You can't hide from God. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the great storm applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the great storm and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Great Storm today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

five senses

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: The Great Storm: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the great storm. You can't hide from God. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the great storm applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the great storm and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Great Storm today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

body parts

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: The Great Storm: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the great storm. You can't hide from God. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the great storm applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the great storm and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Great Storm today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made My Body

how we grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 3: In the Fish

In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. - Jonah 2:2

Q: Does God love only Israel?
A: No, God loves all nations and wants them to know Him.

Day 1: Introduction to In the Fish

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 3

Jonah 3:1

Today we learn about in the fish. Prayer from the depths. As we study Jonah chapter 3, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 3? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the fish applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand in the fish and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Fish today. Read Jonah 3 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

habitats

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: In the Fish: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about in the fish. Prayer from the depths. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the fish applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand in the fish and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Fish today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

animal sounds

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: In the Fish: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about in the fish. Prayer from the depths. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the fish applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand in the fish and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Fish today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

pets vs wild

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: In the Fish: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about in the fish. Prayer from the depths. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the fish applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand in the fish and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Fish today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

animal types

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: In the Fish: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about in the fish. Prayer from the depths. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the fish applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand in the fish and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Fish today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

habitats

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 4: Second Chance

Salvation comes from the LORD. - Jonah 2:9

Q: What is repentance?
A: Turning away from sin and turning to God.

Day 1: Introduction to Second Chance

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about second chance. God's mercy to Jonah. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how second chance applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand second chance and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Second Chance today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

habitats

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: Second Chance: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about second chance. God's mercy to Jonah. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how second chance applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand second chance and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Second Chance today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

animal sounds

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: Second Chance: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about second chance. God's mercy to Jonah. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how second chance applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand second chance and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Second Chance today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

pets vs wild

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: Second Chance: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about second chance. God's mercy to Jonah. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how second chance applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand second chance and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Second Chance today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

animal types

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: Second Chance: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about second chance. God's mercy to Jonah. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how second chance applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand second chance and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Second Chance today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Animals

habitats

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 5: Nineveh Repents

When God saw what they did, he relented. - Jonah 3:10

Q: Why was Jonah angry?
A: He didn't want God to forgive Israel's enemies.

Day 1: Introduction to Nineveh Repents

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about nineveh repents. God's mercy to the nations. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how nineveh repents applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand nineveh repents and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Nineveh Repents today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

seeds grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: Nineveh Repents: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about nineveh repents. God's mercy to the nations. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how nineveh repents applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand nineveh repents and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Nineveh Repents today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

parts of a plant

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: Nineveh Repents: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about nineveh repents. God's mercy to the nations. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how nineveh repents applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand nineveh repents and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Nineveh Repents today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

plants need sun and water

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: Nineveh Repents: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about nineveh repents. God's mercy to the nations. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how nineveh repents applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand nineveh repents and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Nineveh Repents today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

seeds grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: Nineveh Repents: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about nineveh repents. God's mercy to the nations. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how nineveh repents applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand nineveh repents and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Nineveh Repents today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

parts of a plant

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 6: Jonah's Anger

You are a gracious and compassionate God. - Jonah 4:2

Q: What does the vine teach?
A: God cares about all people, even our enemies.

Day 1: Introduction to Jonah's Anger

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about jonah's anger. When mercy bothers us. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how jonah's anger applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand jonah's anger and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Jonah's Anger today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

seeds grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: Jonah's Anger: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about jonah's anger. When mercy bothers us. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how jonah's anger applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand jonah's anger and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Jonah's Anger today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

parts of a plant

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: Jonah's Anger: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about jonah's anger. When mercy bothers us. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how jonah's anger applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand jonah's anger and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Jonah's Anger today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

plants need sun and water

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: Jonah's Anger: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about jonah's anger. When mercy bothers us. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how jonah's anger applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand jonah's anger and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Jonah's Anger today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

seeds grow

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: Jonah's Anger: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about jonah's anger. When mercy bothers us. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how jonah's anger applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand jonah's anger and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Jonah's Anger today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Plants

parts of a plant

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sorting & Categorizing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 7: The Vine Lesson

Should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh? - Jonah 4:11

Q: Is God's mercy unfair?
A: No, grace is God giving us what we don't deserve.

Day 1: Introduction to The Vine Lesson

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the vine lesson. God's compassion for all. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the vine lesson applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the vine lesson and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Vine Lesson today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

moon and stars

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: The Vine Lesson: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the vine lesson. God's compassion for all. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the vine lesson applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the vine lesson and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Vine Lesson today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

clouds and rain

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: The Vine Lesson: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the vine lesson. God's compassion for all. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the vine lesson applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the vine lesson and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Vine Lesson today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

day and night

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: The Vine Lesson: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the vine lesson. God's compassion for all. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the vine lesson applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the vine lesson and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Vine Lesson today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

sun gives light

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: The Vine Lesson: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about the vine lesson. God's compassion for all. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the vine lesson applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand the vine lesson and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Vine Lesson today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

moon and stars

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Sequencing

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Week 8: God's Heart

The Ninevites believed God. - Jonah 3:5

Q: How is Jonah like Jesus?
A: Jesus was 3 days in the tomb, like Jonah in the fish.

Day 1: Introduction to God's Heart

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about god's heart. He wants all to be saved. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how god's heart applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand god's heart and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on God's Heart today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (days in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

moon and stars

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 2: God's Heart: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about god's heart. He wants all to be saved. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how god's heart applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand god's heart and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on God's Heart today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 1:17 (nights in the fish). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 1:17 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

clouds and rain

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 3: God's Heart: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about god's heart. He wants all to be saved. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how god's heart applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand god's heart and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on God's Heart today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 3 from Jonah 3:3 (days to cross Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:3 together first 2. Point out the number 3 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 3 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

day and night

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 4: God's Heart: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about god's heart. He wants all to be saved. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how god's heart applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand god's heart and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on God's Heart today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 40 from Jonah 3:4 (days until judgment). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 3:4 together first 2. Point out the number 40 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 40 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

sun gives light

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

Day 5: God's Heart: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: Jonah 4

Jonah 4:1

Today we learn about god's heart. He wants all to be saved. As we study Jonah chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jonah.

Discussion:

What happened in Jonah 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how god's heart applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through Jonah. Help us to understand god's heart and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on God's Heart today. Read Jonah 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 120000 from Jonah 4:11 (people in Nineveh). **How to teach**: 1. Read Jonah 4:11 together first 2. Point out the number 120000 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: number recognition **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 120000 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: God Made the Sky

moon and stars

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Cause and Effect

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Creation

📖 Jonah