What Makes a Hero?
Define what a hero is
Understand basic hero characteristics
Recognize that heroes help others
“Don't let mercy and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”
— Proverbs 3:3-4 (WEB)Shows how heroes have kindness and truth in their hearts
Gather students in a circle and ask them to share who they think a hero is. Listen to their responses and write key words on chart paper.
Heroes are people who are brave, kind, and help others. They do what's right even when it's difficult. Heroes can be found everywhere - in families, communities, and in God's stories.
Students create a paper heart with hero qualities they want to develop.
Simpler: Teacher helps write words
Challenge: Students explain why they chose each quality
Remind students that Jesus is the greatest hero, who loved everyone and sacrificed for us.
Dear Jesus, help us be brave and kind like You. Show us how to love others.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about heroes in our community!
“Don't let mercy and truth forsake you.”
— Proverbs 3:3 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Hand motions: Cross arms over heart for 'mercy', point to head for 'truth'
First-grade students are developing understanding of empathy and heroism
Children might confuse heroism with superpowers
Empathy, understanding of helping others
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