Busy Bee
(1st Grade)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

I. Responsibility

Repeat from memory and accept the Adventurer Pledge.

II. Reinforcement

Obtain the Busy Bee Reading Certificate by reading or listening to, either the Book Club selection firm the ABC or two books from the five topics listed in the resource manual.

MY GOD

I. His Plan To Save Me

a. Create a story chart showing the order in which these events took place:

1. Creation

2. Sin and sadness begin

3. Jesus cares for me today

4. Jesus comes again

5. Heaven

b. Draw a picture or tell about one of the stories above to show someone how much Jesus cares for you.

II. His Message To Me

a. Earn the Bible I Adventurer Award.

III. His Power in My Life

a. Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him.

b. Ask three people why they pray.

MY SELF

I. I Am Special

a. Make a booklet showing different people who care for you as Jesus would.

II. I Can Make Wise Choices

a. Name at least four different feelings.

b. Play the Feelings Game.

III. I Can Care For My Body

a. Earn the Health Specialist Adventurer Award.

MY FAMILY

I. I Have A Family

a. Draw or cut out a picture showing something special about each member of your family.

II. Families Care For Each Other

a. Discover what the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12) tells you about families.

b. Act out three ways you can honor your family.

III. My Family Helps Me Care For Myself

a. Earn the Safety Specialist Adventurer Award.

MY WORLD

I. The World of Friends

a. Tell how you can be a good friend. Use one of the following:

1. Role playing

2. Puppets

3. Other

II. The World of Other People

a. Tell about the work people do in your church. Find a way to help them.

III. The World of Nature

a. Earn the Friend of Animals Adventurer Award.