"We are special because we are children of God. This knowledge will help our children throughout their entire lives -- it is a message that should be reinforced constantly.
The message: God made me. God loves me.
Make sure you repeat the message many times during the lesson.
Also, sending home the mini books, story sequencing cards, coloring pages or activity sheets with the Take Home sheet provides parents with much needed help in reinforcing the lessons.
Have the teacher write "God made _____" in large letters across the top of the images. Hang them up in the church or the classroom.
...allow the children to brainstorm about some of the things God did to make each of us special. Reiterate the "God Made Me" message.
Preschool and Kindergarten: I am Special song (with actions)
Grade 1 thru Grade 3: The Adam and Eve Song (you can hand out the words or hang them up somewhere. The verses are very repetitive, so the kids will catch on to them easily)
Standard ending song: for example
We love to learn together,
together, together
We love to learn together
And give thanks to God.
substitute "learn" for sing, pray, etc"
http://www.dltk-bible.com/guides/god_made_me.htm
The message: God made me. God loves me.
Make sure you repeat the message many times during the lesson.
Also, sending home the mini books, story sequencing cards, coloring pages or activity sheets with the Take Home sheet provides parents with much needed help in reinforcing the lessons.
Have the teacher write "God made _____" in large letters across the top of the images. Hang them up in the church or the classroom.
...allow the children to brainstorm about some of the things God did to make each of us special. Reiterate the "God Made Me" message.
Preschool and Kindergarten: I am Special song (with actions)
Grade 1 thru Grade 3: The Adam and Eve Song (you can hand out the words or hang them up somewhere. The verses are very repetitive, so the kids will catch on to them easily)
Standard ending song: for example
We love to learn together,
together, together
We love to learn together
And give thanks to God.
substitute "learn" for sing, pray, etc"
http://www.dltk-bible.com/guides/god_made_me.htm