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Character Traits of Heroes

What Makes a Hero?

Day 23of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and understand different character traits of heroes

2

Recognize how heroes show kindness and courage

3

Learn how God helps people be brave

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 1:9

“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

Shows that God gives us courage to be heroes

📦 Materials Needed

  • Character trait cards
  • Large poster board
  • Markers
  • Velcro dots
  • Hero storybooks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and ask them to show their bravest hero pose. Discuss what makes someone brave.

💭 Review Question: What does a hero look like?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce five hero character traits: honesty, bravery, kindness, perseverance, and responsibility

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Heroes help others
  • Heroes are brave even when things are scary
  • Heroes tell the truth
  • Heroes keep trying, even when things are hard
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of someone who is brave?
  • How do heroes help people?
  • What makes someone kind?
3Activity: Hero Trait Sorting (8 min)
sorting activity

Students sort character trait cards into matching categories on a large poster board

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a character trait card
  2. Ask them to place the card in the correct hero trait column
  3. Discuss why each trait matters
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use picture cards with fewer traits

Challenge: Have students give examples of each trait

4Closing (2 min)

Remind students that God helps us be heroes by giving us courage

📝 Review Questions:
  • What hero traits did we learn today?
  • How can you be a hero?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave and kind like Jesus. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about heroes in the Bible!

💎 Memory Verse

Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and courageous!”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hero Pose Memory Game

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning about character development and heroism

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use positive, encouraging language
  • Provide concrete examples of hero traits
  • Praise efforts to show kindness
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concepts of heroism

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to describe hero traits

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of yourself as a hero
  • Act out hero scenarios
  • Read books about everyday heroes

Ready for Tomorrow?

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