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Young George

George Washington: Father of Our Country

Day 26of 180
Week 6of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn about George Washington's childhood

2

Understand family life in colonial Virginia

3

Recognize how God guides people's lives

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as Washington was taught good values, parents can guide children to follow God's path

📦 Materials Needed

  • George Washington biography
  • Colored paper
  • Crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and ask what they know about George Washington. Show a picture of young Washington.

💭 Review Question: What do you know about George Washington?
2Teaching (8 min)

Share story of George Washington's childhood in Virginia. Discuss his family, his love of learning, and how he grew up on a farm.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Born in 1732 in Virginia
  • Lived on a farm with his family
  • Learned to be responsible from a young age
  • Loved reading and learning
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think George did as a child?
  • How was life different for children back then?
3Activity: My Family Tree (5 min)
hands-on

Create a simple family tree showing Washington's family

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw a 'tree trunk'
  3. Draw family members on branches
  4. Color and decorate
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help children draw stick figures

Challenge: Include birth dates and full names

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about young George Washington

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where was George Washington born?
  • What did he like to do as a child?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for giving George Washington a loving family and helping him grow to be a great leader.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about George Washington's famous story of honesty!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: Point up (train), walk in place (go), point to heart (old)

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First grade students are learning basic historical narrative and understanding personal history

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear language
  • Encourage curiosity
  • Connect historical learning to character development
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding historical context and time periods

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recall basic facts about Washington's childhood

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Visit local historical site
  • Read additional children's books about Washington
  • Draw pictures of colonial farm life

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