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George's Honesty

George Washington: Father of Our Country

Day 27of 180
Week 6of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the importance of telling the truth

2

Learn about George Washington's character

3

Recognize honesty as a godly trait

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 12:22

“Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who deal faithfully are his delight.”

— Proverbs 12:22 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's love for honesty and truth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Cherry tree picture
  • White paper
  • Colored pencils/crayons
  • George Washington biography
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and ask, 'What does it mean to tell the truth?' Encourage sharing and listen to their responses.

💭 Review Question: Why is telling the truth important?
2Teaching (8 min)

Tell the story of young George Washington and the cherry tree, emphasizing his choice to tell the truth even when it was difficult.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • George Washington was known for always being honest
  • He learned that telling the truth is always better than lying
  • God is pleased when we are honest
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever been tempted to tell a lie?
  • How does telling the truth make you feel?
  • How does God feel when we tell the truth?
3Activity: Honesty Cherry Tree (5 min)
hands-on art

Children draw a cherry tree and write or draw a moment when they chose to tell the truth

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a white paper
  2. Draw a tree with branches
  3. Color the tree and add red cherries
  4. Draw or write a truth-telling moment
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps children draw tree

Challenge: Write a sentence about telling the truth

4Closing (2 min)

Recap the importance of honesty and how it pleases God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about George Washington today?
  • Why is telling the truth important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to always tell the truth and be honest like George Washington. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how George Washington led the army

💎 Memory Verse

Ephesians 4:25

“Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.”

— Ephesians 4:25 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Truth Tapping: Children tap their hearts when saying each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The cherry tree story, while possibly legendary, teaches valuable lessons about honesty

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage honest conversations at home
  • Praise children when they tell the truth
  • Model honesty in your own actions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might fear consequences of telling the truth

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's willingness to discuss truth-telling

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family 'honesty chart'
  • Read additional stories about honesty
  • Role-play truth-telling scenarios

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