Creation JAM Sessions Teacher Guide

We will be studying the Six Days of Creation. I realize there are many different viewpoints on creation. We won’t be getting into them. Whether you believe the six days were literal days or you believe in a combination of creation and evolution or whatever scientific truths you hold, I believe we can all agree that God in his infinite power created the world.

Week 1

Jesus Session: Day One. God created light and separated light and dark creating day and night. We introduce the unit Bible verse. Learn it!

TIP: Asking the kids questions at the beginning of class let's them get out the words building up in them. It also allows you the opportunity to later ask them to be quiet and remind them they already had their turn to speak.

Art Session: Our crafts for this unit will all be able to be joined together at the end. We will be making the 6 days of creation on 6 inch round construction papers.

Music Session: We introduce “God Made the World.” Be sure to learn the new song!

Week 2

Jesus Session: Day Two. God created the atmosphere which will be represented by clouds, sky, and oceans.

Art Session: If you don’t want to use glitter, blue crayons/markers are fine.

Music Session: Separating melody and lyrics can be helpful in the beginning, but ultimately it’s the combination that helps them remember.

Week 3

Jesus session: Day Three. God made land and separated it from the water. He created plants, trees, flowers fruit, vegetables. Pretty smart how he created food before animals.

Art Session: Remember the template is in Week 1. Today, plants and trees.

TIP: If you don't have the supplies, you can always get creative. No pipe cleaners? Just use crayon? 

Music Session: Think about memorization.

Week 4

Jesus Session: Day Four. On this day, God created the sun, moon, and stars.

Art Session: Any circle shaped things work here. Straws, pencil erasers, etc..

Music: Show students how they will be standing on stage. The sooner they understand this, the more fluid it will be.

Week 5

Jesus Session: Day Five. God made fish and other sea creatures and he made birds.

Art Session: Use the cut-outs or you can use stickers.

Music Session: Let parents know what to expect next week. Here’s a template for a note to send home.

Week 6

Jesus Session: Day 6. God made land animals and people!

TIP: If you have spare time, you can show this video about creation.

Art Session: Self portraits are so fun.

Music: Smile!

TIP: When your class has learned a song but you're not scheduled to sing it in church, do your own Mini concert for family. Have parents stay at pickup for the kiddos to sing their song.