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God's Story Continues

Review: Civics and Economics

Day 180of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Reflect on the year's learning journey

2

Understand how personal experiences connect to God's larger story

3

Celebrate growth and learning

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

— Philippians 1:6 (WEB)

God continues to work in our lives, helping us learn and grow

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large paper or poster board
  • Colored markers
  • Personal portfolio or memory collection
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Remind them how much they've learned this year and how God helps us grow.

💭 Review Question: What is one special thing you learned this year?
2Teaching (8 min)

Discuss how learning is a journey and God is always with us as we grow and discover new things.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves us and wants us to learn
  • Every day is a chance to grow
  • Our stories are part of God's bigger story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How have you grown this year?
  • What was your favorite thing you learned?
  • How can God help you learn new things?
3Activity: My Year of Learning Journey (7 min)
Hands-on art and reflection

Create a colorful poster showing what they've learned this year

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a path on the paper
  2. Draw or write key things learned along the path
  3. Decorate with colors and pictures
  4. Share poster with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use stickers or pre-printed images to add to poster

Challenge: Write short sentences about each learning milestone

4Closing (5 min)

Celebrate the year's learning and God's guidance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you enjoy most this year?
  • How did God help you learn?
  • What do you want to learn next?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and grow. We are grateful for all the wonderful things you've taught us this year. Amen.

Coming up: Summer is a time to rest and explore new things God has for us!

💎 Memory Verse

Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

— Philippians 1:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a simple hand motion to remember each part of the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children reflect on their learning journey and see how God is always present in their growth.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive reflection
  • Help children see learning as an ongoing process
  • Celebrate individual growth
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about sharing or comparing their learning

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about learning, ability to recall key concepts from the year

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a summer learning bucket list
  • Make a photo album of the year's highlights
  • Plan a special family celebration of learning

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