WEEK ONE

Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz

Ruth 1-2

Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz are family and they help each other.

WEEK TWO

David and Jonathan

1 Samuel 18:1-4

Jonathan gives David gifts to show he is thankful David is his friend.

WEEK THREE

Manna and Quail

Exodus 16

God gives bread and meat to the Israelites to eat while they are in a desert.

WEEK FOUR

David Praises God

2 Samuel 6:12-15; Psalm 149:1-5

David praises God with music and dancing.

MEMORY VERSE

“Always give thanks to God.”

Ephesians 5:20, NIrV

DO THIS:

MORNING TIME

When you go into your child’s room, cuddle them and say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! Let’s start our day with telling God thanks for our family. (Together) Thank You for our family, God!”

DRIVE TIME

While on the go, take turns naming people in your family. Each time you name someone, say this together: “Thank You, God, for [family member’s name].”

CUDDLE TIME

Cuddle with your child and pray: “God, thank You for [names of family members]. Help us to love, pray, and care for the family You have given us.”

BATH TIME

Add several small floating items to the bath water (ping pong balls, Lego pieces, sponge pieces, etc). Give your child a plastic bowl and a large ladle or spoon to scoop the pieces with. Tell them to pretend they are Ruth gathering food. Talk about how Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz thanked God for their family, and we can thank God for our family too!