Solomon’s Wise Sayings Preschool Lesson
Preschool lesson (ages 3–6, 20 minutes)
1. Welcome (3 min)
Sit in a circle, greet every child by name and show one thing from the story to touch.
2. The little story (5 min)
Teach the refrain first: “Wise words from father to child.”
Solomon was the son of King David. Later he became the king of Israel too. Solomon wrote many wise sayings. They are called proverbs – short sayings that help us live God’s way.
When Solomon was little, his father David taught him. Later Solomon wrote about it: “For I was a son to my father, tender.” Tender means young and small – just like you! Wise words from father to child.
His father taught him and said, “Let your heart retain my words.” To retain means to hold on to. “Get wisdom. Get understanding.” Wisdom is knowing the good and right thing to do.
Later Solomon grew up. He wrote wise words, like a father talking to his child. Near the start of his book, he wrote this. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” That kind of fear means deep respect for God. He is so great!
“My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.” To forsake means to let go. Can you put your hand behind your ear to listen? Wise words from father to child.
Solomon said that good teaching is like a garland on your head. A garland is a crown of flowers. And it is like a chain around your neck – like a pretty necklace. Can you put on a pretend crown of flowers?
Solomon wrote about kindness. “Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Write them on the tablet of your heart.” Keep kindness and truth deep inside, always. Can you draw a heart in the air?
He wrote about trusting God. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart. And don’t lean on your own understanding.” Lean on God, the way a little child leans on a mom or dad.
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” To acknowledge him means to remember God in all you do. God shows you the right way to go. Wise words from father to child.
He wrote, “I have led you in straight paths. When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.” Hampered means held back. Stumble means trip and fall. Can you run in place, without tripping?
He wrote about the way we walk. “The path of the righteous is like the dawning light.” Righteous means good and right with God. The dawning light shines more and more. Like the morning sun, it gets brighter and brighter. Wise words from father to child.
“Keep your heart with all diligence.” Diligence means great care. “For out of it is the wellspring of life.” Take good care of your heart. Good things flow out of it, like water from a spring.
“Let your eyes look straight ahead.” Keep walking on God’s good path.
Tonight it is dark outside. But in the morning, the dawning light will come again, brighter and brighter.
The LORD makes the path straight for all who trust in him. Wise words from father to child.
3. Talk together (3 min)
- What is something wise your mom or dad has taught you?
- What do you think it means to keep kindness in your heart?
4. Move (3 min)
Refrain Freeze: move around the room; when you say the refrain, everyone freezes and says it together.
5. Make (4 min)
Draw a big heart, and draw inside it something kind you can do.
6. Verse and prayer (2 min)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart” — Proverbs 3:5 (Trust → hands folded; the LORD → point up; with all your heart → both hands on your heart)
Dear God, thank you for the people who teach me. I trust you with all my heart. Amen.
Lesson for older kids (ages 6–10)
Big idea: Ask God for a wise heart
Memory verse: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 · WEB
The Bible story
Young King Solomon asked God for a wise and understanding heart, and God filled his words with gentle sayings to help every child grow good and kind.
Talk about it
- Who became the young king in this story? — Solomon
- How did God come to Solomon one night? — In a dream
- What did Solomon ask God to give him? — A wise and understanding heart
- How did God feel about Solomon's request? — He was pleased
- What did Solomon gather up to share with everyone? — Thousands of wise sayings
- What did Solomon say is the beginning of knowledge? — Honoring God
Where is Jesus in this story?
Solomon was a very wise king, but he was only a picture of Someone even greater who was coming. Jesus is called wiser than Solomon, and He is Wisdom itself walking among us. When we listen to Jesus and follow His gentle words, we find the path of life He promised, and His loving care never runs out.
What God wants to tell us
Solomon could have asked for anything, but he asked God to help him be wise and kind. God shows us that true wisdom is not about knowing the most facts, but about loving Him first and treating others gently. When we feel small or unsure, we can ask God to fill our hearts with His wisdom too, and He is always happy to help us grow good and brave.
Prayer
Thank You, God, for loving me and wanting me to be wise. Please give me a gentle, listening heart like Solomon had. Help me to trust You first, to be kind to others, and to follow Your good path every day. Amen.
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