henry hand puppet teaching pack

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Teaching Pack

Page 1This pack has been written by Penny Culliford on behalf of Taylormation Ltd. 2012 Taylormation Ltd.


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Henry Hand Puppet Ideas Guide

Henry Hand puppet is a series of animated and puppet action DVDs aimed at children under 5. Itis suitable for use in schools, nurseries, Sunday Schools, pre-schools and at home.

Henry Hand Puppet brings together Bible stories from the Old Testament alongside situationschildren will recognise from their lives. With cute characters the children can relate to, andsimplified versions of Old Testament stories, Henry Hand Puppet brings out teaching points veryyoung children will understand and can apply to their lives.

This guide provides helpful suggestions, talking points and activities for adults and children toengage in together and to enhance their understanding of the Bible stories and relate them to thechildrens lives.

Use in Schools

The stories on this DVD along with this guide have been written to be compatible with SEALactivities and Religious Education syllabuses from a number of Dioceses. SEAL Social andEmotional Aspects of Learning, has been developed by the Department for Children, Schools andFamilies and aims to develop the underpinning qualities and skills that help promote positivebehaviour and effective learning. Where appropriate the guide identifies the relevant SEAL themeand aspect of learning which is covered by the DVD. As each diocese and local authority has itsown RE syllabus, not every story will occur in each syllabus and not every story in the syllabus willbe covered. Where appropriate, other aspects of the early years curriculum has been incorporated,such as counting and letter recognition activities.

Breakdown of Material

Each idea guide consists of the following components:

! Talking ideas to help start a conversation with young children about the stories

on the DVD and other issues they may face in their lives.

! Doing fun activities including colouring, games and things to make .

! Thinking further readings from the Bible and other sources and other activities

that pick up on the themes of the story.

! Prayer the prayer from the DVD.

! Link how the Old Testament stories link to Jesus.

The materials contain a variety of activities: collages, colouring, join the dots, a mask, a map arecipe and many others to entertain and educate children under 5.There is an emphasis on safety and children will need help from adults to complete some activities.It is recommended that young children are closely supervised during all activities.

All materials are copyright Taylormation Ltd but may by photocopied by the purchaser only.



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Contents

Page Topic

4 Creation - Gods New World

10 Noah - God Keeps us Safe

16 Moses - Caring for Others

22 Ruth Best Friends

28 David & Goliath - Just because Im Small

34 Jonah - Doing the Right Thing



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1. Gods New World - Creation

Story: The Creation storyBible reference: Genesis 1Target audience: Under 5's

Key Stage(s) for school: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1SEAL themes: New Beginnings.Other themes: Science baby animals

Talking

! Discuss the childs day. What do they do each day? Do they get up, have breakfast

and get dressed? Do they have times for meals, playing and work, and times thatthey rest? Explain that God made everything, but he rested too.

! Look at photographs of the child as a baby. What can they do now that they couldnt

do then? How have they changed?

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Find pictures of baby animals in books or on the internet, talk about how they growinto adults and have babies of their own and eventually get old.

Doing

! Fabulous fruit

! Dough people

! Creation calendar - A new picture for each day of the week

! Growing a sunflower

! Poem with actions

Thinking

! God made us all different, but he loves us all

! Sing a song to thank him

! Read a book about Adam and Eve

! Find the story in a childrens Bible

! Visit a farm or zoo to see baby animals

! Draw your own picture of how God made the world

Link

Paul wrote that as sin entered the world through Adam, Jesus came to bringsalvation. (Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22)

Prayer

Thank you God for making the world and all the sunflowers and caterpillarsand apples, and thank you for making us. Please help us to take care ofyour beautiful world and each other. Amen.



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Worksheet 1

Fabulous Fruit

Fred always has some fruit in his Snack Sack in case he gets hungry.

1. Choose some fruit (apples, pears, cherries, melons) and ask anadult to cut them up so you can see the seeds inside.

2. New plants grow from seeds.3. Try planting a seed and see if it grows.4. Now cut up the fruit and enjoy a yummy fruit salad.

Thank you God for making many kinds of fruit that we can enjoy.

Remember Always keep sharp knives out of the reach of children.



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Worksheet 2

Creation Calendar

Harriet is trying to remember what God made on which day. Can you remember? Harriet has made

a Creation Calendar to help her.

Make your own Creation Calendar by drawing and colouring some appropriate pictures in theboxes. Then cut them out and stick them to card.

Day 1 - Light Day 2 - Water & sky Day 3 - Land & plants

Day 4 -Sun & moon Day 5 - Fish & birds Day 6 - Animals & humans

Day 7 - Rest



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Worksheet 3

Dough PeopleOn the sixth day, God made humans. Try making a person out of pastry, biscuit mixture ormodelling clay.

1. First, make a head. Give your person eyes, a nose and a mouth.

2. Then shape a body and attach it to the head.

3. Then make arms and legs with hands and feet.

4. Decorate your person. If they are made from pastry or biscuit mixture you can ask a grownup to bake them in the oven.

5. If you make another dough person, they will never be exactly the same. Just as each doughperson will be different, God has made us all different. And that is good!

Henry and his friends are all different, but they all care about each other.



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Worksheet 4

Growing a SunflowerHenry and his friends grew some sunflowers. If you would like to grow some too, follow theseinstructions.

You will need:! A packet of sunflower seeds

! Some soil or compost

! Pots or plastic cups

! Water

! Light

1. Put some soil in the pot.2. Put the seed in and cover with more soil.3. Water them.4. Put them in a sunny place until they are big enough to plant out.

Dont forget! Do not dig them up to check they are growing!



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God made the WorldTry doing some actions to the poem

There was nothing in the world. (Shake head)

On day one, God made light. (Hold up one finger to be a light)It was good. (Thumbs up)

On day two, God made sky. (Stretch hands up to the sky)It was good. (Thumbs up)

On day three, God made land, (Reach down and touch the floor)God made plants. (Stand like a tree)It was good. (Thumbs up)

On day four, God made sun, (Hold up one hand, wiggle fingers)

God made moon. (Hold up hand in a fist)It was good. (Thumbs up)

On day five, God made fish, (Make hand swim like a fish)God made birds. (Link thumbs and flap hands like wings)It was good. (Thumbs up)

On day six God made animals, (Pretend to be favourite animal)God made people. (Do your best dance!)It was good. (Thumbs up)

On day seven, God looked at everything he had made. (Look around)God had a rest. (Lay on the floor)It was very good. (Jump up. Thumbs up)



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2. God Keeps us Safe Noah

Story: NoahBible reference: Genesis 6 - 9.Target audience: Under 5's

Key Stage(s) for school: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1SEAL themes: New BeginningsOther themes: Counting in twos

Talking

! Who helps keep us safe? Think about those who care for us (doctors and nurses,

teachers, parents and childminders, police officers, firefighters, crossing patrols) andremember to say thank you.

Doing

! Floating and sinking activity

! Colour the rainbow

! Count the animals in twos

! Feeling safe

! Action rhyme

Thinking

! God cares for us and looks after us. We should look after others.! Read the story in a childrens book or Bible.

! Think about how we feel when we are scared. Encourage children not to be afraid,

but to make plans if anything happens that makes them upset. Discuss what theyshould do if they get lost, or an adult asks them to keep a secret or to do somethingthat makes them feel uncomfortable or worried.

Link

As God saved humans from destruction in the flood through Noah, so he offerssalvation to all through Jesus.

Prayer

Thank you, Father God, for keeping Noah and his family and all theanimals safe in the boat when the floods came. Thank you too for therainbow in the sky that reminds us that you care for us and you keepus safe too.

Amen.



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Worksheet 1

Floating and Sinking Activity

Draw a picture of things that float. Draw a picture of things that sink.

Remember Keep safe! Always watch children closely when they're in or near any water.



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Worksheet 2

Colour the RainbowGod took care of Noah and his family and all the animals. The rainbow in the sky was Godspromise that he would never destroy the earth by flooding again.

Can you make the colours of the rainbow? Take some red, yellow and blue paint. Mix the red andyellow to make orange, the blue and yellow to make green and the red and blue to make violet.Add some of the blue to the violet to make indigo. Use the colours you have made to paint yourrainbow.



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Worksheet 3

Count the Animals in TwosGod told Noah to take seven kinds of some animals into the ark and two of other animals.Can you count the animals going into the ark?

What else can you count in twos?



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Worksheet 4

Feeling SafeGod looked after Noah, his family and the animals when the rains came. What would you do tohelp you feel safe? Talk to a grown up about these situations. Make a plan of what to do if anything

did make you feel unsafe.

1. You are scared of the dark at night.

2. You lose your Mum or Dad when you are out shopping.

3. Someone is being unkind to you.

4. You dont feel very well.

5. You are near a busy road.

6. A grown up asks you to keep a secret or to do something that makes you feeluncomfortable or worried.



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Float in Noahs BoatTry doing some actions to the poem

Bats and rats and meerkatsSafe in Noahs boat

Dogs that yowl and prowl and growl

Learning how to float

Worms that squirm, perhaps woodwormSafe in Noahs boat

Big baboons and sly racoons


Gnus, emus and caribous

Safe in Noahs boat

Lice and mice are not so nice


His family is warm inside

Safe in Noahs boat

Protected from the rising tide




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3. Caring for Others Moses

Story: MosesBible reference: Exodus chapter 2Target audience: Under 5's

Key Stage(s) for school: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1SEAL themes: ChangesOther themes: Counting to 5. People who help us

Talking

! Henry went outside the garden to hide. It is very important we stay in the garden or

in a place where the grown-ups can look after us. We must never wander off on ourown.

! Look through a photograph album to see how someone changes over time. Can we

recognise people from their baby photos? How does someone change as they get

older?

Doing

! Can you find it?

! Make Moses in the basket

! Matching pairs game

! Find the baby game

! Action rhyme

! You could also play any kind of hiding and finding game, including Hide and Seek,

Kims Game or set up a treasure hunt with picture or spoken clues.

Thinking

! God provides people to look after us. Who are we grateful for? We can also take

care of others.! Read the story in a childrens book or Bible

! Think about who we might help. Make a plan to do something kind for someone

else.! Perhaps someones birthday is coming up. What could we do to make their day

extra special?

LinkGod reached out when he made his first promise and gave the law through Mosesbut he reaches out with salvation through Jesus and the new promise.

Prayer

Dear Father God,Thank you for keeping baby Moses safe in the basket.Thank you that you care for us too.Thank you for the people who look after us.

Thank you God, Amen.



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Worksheet 1

Can you find it?Look at this picture. There are birthday cakes, fish and babies in baskets. How many can you find?

The kings daughter found Moses in the basket in the river. She took care of him.



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Worksheet 2

Make Moses in the BasketColour the pictures of Moses and the basket, stick them to card and cut them out. With help froman adult, make a cut along the dotted line so that Moses can slot in making him look like he is in

the basket. Where are you going to hide him?



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Worksheet 3

Matching Pairs GameColour the pictures of Moses, Miriam, the basket, the king, the throne, Moses mother, the princessand princess' friend. Stick them to card and cut them out. Turn the cards face down, then take it in

turns to turn over two cards. If the pictures match, you win the cards. If they do not match, turnthem face down again until your next turn.



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Worksheet 4

Hunt the Baby Game

You will need

! A doll or small toy to be baby Moses.

! At least one friend to play the game.

How to play

! All except one person leaves the room.

! The person in the room hides baby Moses then allows the others to return.

! They hunt for the baby.

! The first person to find the baby wins and becomes the hider.

Tip

The hider could give tips, such as saying, warm when the seekers are close to theobject and, cold when they are further away.



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Baby Moses

Try doing some actions to the poem

Baby Moses in the basket, (Rock baby in arms)

Shh, shh, shh.

Princess bathing in the river,(Pretend to swim)

Splash, splash, splash.

Hears a sound inside the basket,(Cup hand to ear)

Wah, wah, wah.

Looks inside and finds the baby, (Look surprised)

Ahh, ahh, ahh.

Baby, princess, sister, mother,

All kept safe by God our Father (Point to heaven)



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4. Best Friends Ruth

Story: RuthBible reference: The Book of RuthTarget audience: Under 5'sKey Stage(s) for school: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1SEAL themes: RelationshipsOther themes: Maps

Talking

! Helen hurt her head and her friends were kind to her to help her feel better. How

could you help if someone you know isnt feeling well?

Doing

! Picture it

! Make a pasta salad

! Treasure hunt

! Happy mask

! Rhyme

Thinking

! Ruth took care of Naomi and stayed with her even though it was difficult. How canwe take care of our friends?

! Think of ways you could show you care for your parents or friends. You could make

a Get Well Soon card for someone in your family or at church. You could help yourparents by tidying your toys and clothes and clearing up after yourself. You couldhelp to cook dinner or bake some cakes and share them with a friend.

Link

Ruth was an ancestor of Jesus.

Prayer

Father God, thank you so much for our friends and family. Thank you for people whotake care of us when we are sad, people who stay with us, or who are kind to us.Help us to be good friends too.Amen.



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Worksheet 1

Picture it

What can you use to decorate this picture? You could use whatever you have including scraps offabric, tissue paper, grains of rice or lentils, glitter or sequins.

Ruth promised not to leave Naomi, but to go to Naomis home town with her. God took care of both

of them.



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Worksheet 2

Make a Pasta Salad

Ruth collected food from Boazs field. He made sure Ruth and Naomi had enough to eat. Ask a

grown up to help you make this delicious pasta salad and thank God we have enough to eat.

Pasta Salad

Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a side salad

Ingredients

! 500g cold cooked pasta

! Half a cucumber cut into small cubes

! A small tin of sweetcorn

! 150g cherry tomatoes cut into quarters

! 100g frozen peas (defrosted)

! 100g of cheese or meat cut into small cubes (optional)

! 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise or salad cream

Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir well to mix. Serve chilled.

Safety Take care with small children in the kitchen, especially with sharp knives and hot liquids.



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Worksheet 3

Treasure Hunt

Hide some objects in the garden or a room in your house. Draw a map to help a friend find your

treasures.



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Worksheet 4

Happy Mask

Decorate the mask and stick it to card. Cut it out (ask a grown up to cut out the eyes). Thread

some elastic or string through the holes and tie at the back. Wear your happy mask to let everyoneknow you are feeling happy.



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Best Friends

Best friends, best friends,

Ruth and Naomi were best friends,

Wherever Naomi went, Ruth went too

Ruth said, I will go with you.


Boaz and Naomi were best friends

In my field theres food for you.

Ill look after both of you.


Ruth and Boaz were best friends,

You are kind, and pretty too,

I would like to marry you.



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5. Just because Im Small David and Goliath

Story: David and GoliathBible reference: 1 Samuel Chapter 17.Target audience: Under 5'sKey Stage(s) for school: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1SEAL themes: Say No to BullyingOther themes: Counting to ten

Talking

! If someone is unkind to you or bullies you, what can you do?

Doing! Cut out David and Goliath hand puppets

! Picture jigsaw to colour and cut up

! Happy or sad

! Count the bugs

! Action rhyme

Thinking

! God still loves us, even if we are small. What can small people do that big people

cant?! Read the story in a childrens book or Bible.

! Think about how we can help by being kind to people that are being bullied.

Remember, bullies have often had people hurt them or be unkind to them too.

Link

David was an ancestor of Jesus.

Prayer

Dear Father God, help us always to be kind to our friends and help usnever to say unkind things or hurt them, even when we feel angry. Ifsomeone bullies us, please help us to be brave, like little David, andtell someone who can help us.

Thank you God Amen.



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Worksheet 1

Make your own David and GoliathMake your own puppets to act out the story of how David beat the giant. Colour these pictures anduse glue or sticky tape to attach them to a glove, mitten, sock or paper bag Even though David

was small, God was with him and helped him.



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Worksheet 2

David and Goliath PuzzleColour the picture then cut out and stick to card. Cut up the pieces, then try to put them backtogether to see the picture.

Even though we dont always understand why upsetting things happen, God loves us and helps usput things right.



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Worksheet 3

Count the BugsHarriet loves to play with her friends, the bugs. How many bugs can you see? Count them.

Count your friends. Remember to say thank you to God for them.



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Worksheet 4

Happy and Sad

Helen did and said some things that made Henry and his friends unhappy. What things make youunhappy? Pull a happy face for things that make you happy and a sad face for things that makeyou sad.

1. Hugs from mummy or daddy?

2. When someone takes a toy away from you?

3. When it is raining and you cant play in the garden?

4. Your favourite dinner?

5. Reading books?

6. When someone calls you names?

7. Playing with your friends?

8. Knowing that God loves you very much?



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Though Im smallTry doing some actions to the poem

David was brave (Show your strong arms)

David was small (Crouch down as small as you can)

Goliath was mean (Shake fist)

Goliath was tall (Stretch up. Try to reach the ceiling)

David loved God (Hand on heart)

And God made him strong (Show your strong arms again)

Threw a stone at Goliath (Mime throwing stone)

Goliath did wrong (Shake head)

That goes to show (Shake finger)

We dont have to be tall (Stretch up)

But just trust in God (Hand on heart)

He will help us all. (Dance around celebrating)



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6. Doing the Right Thing Jonah

Story: JonahBible reference: The Book of JonahTarget audience: Under 5's

Key Stage(s) for school: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1SEAL themes: RelationshipsOther themes: The letter H

Talking

! Talk about what Harriet did wrong (make a mess, then run off and leave it). What

should she have done? How did she put it right?! Think of times when we have done things wrong. Do we need to say sorry to

anyone?

Doing

! Make a fish

! H is for Henry

! Help Jonah find his way to the Big City

! Join the dots

! Action rhyme

! Play Henry Says (a variation on Simon Says)

! Collect different objects beginning with the letter H

Thinking

! God still loves us, even when we do the wrong thing. Sometimes we need someone

else to point out what we have done wrong. We need to say sorry and do our best toput it right. We also need to say sorry to God.

Link

Just as Jonah was inside the fish for three days, so Jesus was in the grave for threedays (Matthew 12:40).

Prayer

Father God, sometimes we feel like running away from doing the things we know weshould, just like Jonah. Help us to do the right thing. Thank you that you love us andcare for us very much even though we dont always do what is right.Amen



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Worksheet 1

Make a Fish

Follow the instructions to make a big fish. When you have made your fish, you can put things

inside it.

You will need

! A toilet roll tube

! Card

! Coloured tissue paper or paint

! Glue

! Googly eyes

! String

Instructions

! Either cover the toilet roll tube in pieces of paper to look like scales or paint it.

! From the card, cut out some fins and attach them to the body.

! To make the mouth, create a small card cone and attach it to the body.

! Put a small hole in the top of the fish and thread some string through (don't

forget to tie a knot at one end!.! Add two googly eyes.



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Worksheet 2

H is for Henry

H is also for Harriet and Helen. Poor Fred is left out this time. Can you spot some other odd ones

out?



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Worksheet 3

Help Jonah find his way to the Big City

Jonah ran away from God, so God sent the big fish to rescue him. In the end, Jonah went where God asked

him to.

On a large piece of paper draw out a simple board game like the example below. Get the children to colourand decorate it in line with the Jonah story.

On some squares add forfeits, such as, Refuse to listen to God, miss a turn or, Swallowed by a big fish,stay there until you throw a 6. When the board is complete play the game!



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Worksheet 4

Join the Dots

Help Harriet to tidy the garden by joining the dots.



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Jonah Ran AwayGod told Jonah, Go to the city

Jonah ran away

They are being bad and thats a pity

Jonah ran away

He caught a boat and went to sea

Jonah ran away

He ended up a fishs tea

Jonah ran away

Im sorry, God, Ill do whats right

Jonah ran away

Ill go into the town tonight

Jonah ran away

The fish spat Jonah on the shore

Jonah ran away

I wont run away any more

Jonah came back!



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