Overview

This 5-day plan teaches key concepts from Genesis 12-17 and Abraham 1-2 with an LDS perspective, tailored to 5-, 6-, and 9-year-old children (Grades 1 and 3). Each 30-minute lesson blends scripture study, music, discussion, memorization, hands-on activities, and creative projects. The lessons emphasize faith, obedience, and God’s covenant promises to Abraham, supportive of SEEd or similar LDS faith curriculum, and aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), particularly speaking, listening, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing standards appropriate for early elementary levels.

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Day 1: God Calls Abraham

Learning Objectives

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 & RL.3.2: Retell stories and identify central message
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 & SL.3.1: Participate in collaborative conversations and ask/answer questions
• Develop understanding of faith by discussing God’s call to Abraham
• Memorize Genesis 12:1 phrase: “Go forth”

Materials

• Picture storybook or simplified scripture visuals of Genesis 12
• Whiteboard or paper for drawing
• Music: “I Am a Child of God” (LDS Primary song)

Activities

Time	Activity Description
0-5 min	Welcome song: Sing “I Am a Child of God” together to start the session joyfully. Discuss meaning briefly.
5-12 min	Read or tell the story of God calling Abraham (Genesis 12:1). Use visuals to engage students. Ask: How did Abraham show faith?
12-18 min	Group discussion: What does “Go forth” mean? How can we follow God's call like Abraham? Encourage students to share personal examples of listening to God or parents.
18-25 min	Creative drawing project: Each student draws a picture of Abraham going on his journey, focusing on what faith looks like to them. Label the drawing with “Go forth” and their names.
25-30 min	Memorization: Recite and repeat aloud “Go forth” from Genesis 12:1. Close with a brief prayer asking for help to have faith.

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Day 2: Abraham’s Promise from God

Learning Objectives

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1 & RI.3.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5 & L.3.5: Understand and use new vocabulary
• Learn about God’s promise to Abraham and its meaning for us today
• Memorize “I will make of thee a great nation” (Genesis 12:2)

Materials

• Simplified scripture passages & visuals about Genesis 12:2-3
• Large paper, markers, stickers
• Music: “Father Abraham” (Primary action song)

Activities

Time	Activity Description
0-5 min	Begin with “Father Abraham” song to energize and connect to the story. Include actions to involve all students.
5-12 min	Read Genesis 12:2-3 with simplified vocabulary. Define “promise” and “nation” using pictures and discussion. Ask comprehension questions: What did God promise Abraham?
12-18 min	Vocabulary matching game: Match words (promise, nation, blessings) with pictures or props. Check understanding by asking each student to say one word in a sentence.
18-25 min	Group project: Create a “Promise Tree” poster. Each child writes or dictates a promise God made to Abraham on a “leaf” to add to the tree.
25-30 min	Memorization and review: Repeat “I will make of thee a great nation” from Genesis 12:2. End with sharing how God keeps promises in our lives.

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Day 3: Abraham's Faith Tested

Learning Objectives

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 & RL.3.3: Describe characters and events in a story
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 & SL.3.4: Describe people, places, things, and events with detail
• Explore Abraham’s obedience when tested (Abraham 1-2)
• Memorize short phrase: “Obedience brings blessings”

Materials

• Story cards illustrating Abraham’s willingness to obey God
• Simple craft supplies (paper, string, crayons)
• Music: “If the Savior Stood Beside Me” (Primary song)

Activities

Time	Activity Description
0-5 min	Sing “If the Savior Stood Beside Me” and discuss how obedience helps us follow Jesus and God’s plan.
5-12 min	Storytelling with cards: Narrate Abraham’s obedience story from Abraham 1-2. Stop to ask questions like: How did Abraham feel? What did he do to obey God?
12-18 min	Role play: Children act out Abraham’s choices, emphasizing obedience and faith. Prompt: "What would you do if you had to trust God?"
18-25 min	Creative craft: Make a “Faith Bracelet” using string and beads. Each bead represents a blessing from obedience or a step of faith.
25-30 min	Memorization: Say aloud “Obedience brings blessings.” Close with a testimony or story reinforcing obedience.

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Day 4: God’s Covenant with Abraham

Learning Objectives

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3 & RI.3.3: Describe connection between events and ideas in a text
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3 & W.3.3: Write narratives with sequence of events
• Understand the covenant God made with Abraham (Genesis 15-17)
• Memorize “I will bless thee” (Genesis 12:2)

Materials

• Simplified covenant story visuals
• Worksheets for sequencing
• Music: “The Family is of God” (Primary song)

Activities

Time	Activity Description
0-5 min	Sing “The Family is of God” to emphasize God’s promise to Abraham’s family.
5-12 min	Read and discuss covenant promises (Genesis 15 and 17). Explain the idea of a covenant in simple terms as a special promise from God.
12-18 min	Sequencing activity: Children place pictures or sentence strips in order showing the steps in the covenant process with Abraham. Discuss cause and effect relationship between actions and promises.
18-25 min	Guided writing/drawing: Students write or draw what it means to be part of God’s family and covenant today. Provide sentence starters for younger children, e.g., “God’s promise is…”
25-30 min	Memorization: Repeat “I will bless thee.” Share feelings about being blessed by God like Abraham was.

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Day 5: Our Faith and Promises

Learning Objectives

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.5 & SL.3.5: Add drawings or visual displays to support oral presentations
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 & W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts
• Reinforce faith and obedience by reviewing Abraham’s story and our own faith choices
• Memorize 2 short phrases: “Walk with God” / “Blessings come”

Materials

• Visual review posters from previous lessons
• Blank paper, crayons, glue
• Music: “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” (Primary song)

Activities

Time	Activity Description
0-5 min	Sing “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus.” Encourage students to think how Abraham followed God and how they can too.
5-12 min	Review session: Use posters and pictures from Days 1-4 to recap Abraham’s story and covenant. Ask each student to share their favorite part and why.
12-20 min	Creative project: Make a “Faith Chain.” Each student writes/draws something they learned about faith or obedience on strips of paper; link strips to form a chain symbolizing our connection to God.
20-27 min	Oral Presentation: Each child shares their part of the “Faith Chain,” explaining their drawing or sentence.
27-30 min	Memorization and closing: Practice together saying “Walk with God” and “Blessings come.” End with a prayer focusing on following God like Abraham.

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Assessment and Reflection

• Informally assess comprehension through discussion and oral responses.
• Review memorization of scripture phrases throughout the week with encouragement and gentle correction as needed.
• Collect and display drawings, faith bracelets, and faith chains as tangible evidence of learning and spiritual growth.
• Provide positive feedback on participation, creativity, and understanding of faith and obedience.

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Teacher Tips

• Use simple language and frequent check-ins to accommodate mixed ages and abilities.
• Integrate movement and music to maintain engagement of young learners.
• Encourage sharing and personal connections to make the lessons meaningful.
• Adapt worksheets for 5- and 6-year-olds with drawing or oral transcription help, provide more writing challenge for the 9-year-old.
• Emphasize the spiritual principles gently, balancing scripture study with fun and creative expression.

This unique blend ensures a spiritually nourishing and standards-aligned learning experience that helps children grow in their faith and literacy skills simultaneously.