Note to parent or teacher: Here’s a 20-minute lesson plan on prayer and listening to Jesus.

Listen to “Magic Lamp.”

Read “Bright Pebbles: Jesus Leads Us.”

Read the story of Samuel in a children’s picture Bible, or watch this animation of the story.

Read the story “Hush, Gio and Pookie!” Do the accompanying coloring pages.

Read “Invisible but Here.”

With your child, list times when he may be faced with a circumstance where it would be helpful to pause and pray and receive Jesus’ guidance.

Read “Bright Pebbles: When We Listen to Jesus.”

Pray a praise prayer thanking Jesus for the guidance and direction that He gives to us when we ask.

Additional reading:

• Read “Hiding God’s Word.”
• Listen to “Say a Little Prayer.”