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Our First President

George Washington: Father of Our Country

Day 29of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how George Washington became the first President

2

Learn about leadership and serving others

3

Recognize the importance of using God-given talents

📖 Scripture Connection

Romans 13:1

“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”

— Romans 13:1 (WEB)

Shows how God places leaders in important positions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large paper with outline of United States
  • Colored markers
  • Picture of George Washington
  • Small American flag
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show a picture of George Washington. Ask if they know who he is and why he's important.

💭 Review Question: What do you know about presidents?
2Teaching (10 min)

George Washington was chosen to be the first President of the United States. He helped start our country and showed strong leadership. Just like God can use people to do special jobs, Washington used his talents to help others.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • First President of the United States
  • Helped create our country's government
  • Showed bravery and kindness
  • Trusted God in difficult times
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good leader?
  • How can we help others like Washington did?
  • Why is it important to be kind and honest?
3Activity: President's Flag Craft (7 min)
hands-on

Children will decorate a paper United States outline and add the American flag, showing what they learned about Washington

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a US outline
  2. Provide markers and a small flag sticker
  3. Encourage drawing things they learned about Washington
  4. Share drawings with each other
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-draw some details for children to color

Challenge: Write one fact about Washington on their drawing

4Closing (3 min)

Recap what we learned about George Washington being our first president

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was our first president?
  • What did Washington do to help our country?
  • How can we be good helpers like Washington?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for giving us leaders like George Washington who serve others. Help us to be kind and brave like he was. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about why we remember George Washington!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:3-4

“Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.”

— Proverbs 3:3-4 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Hand Motions

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Washington was a pivotal figure in establishing American independence and government

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Emphasize character over complex historical details
  • Connect leadership to serving others
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find historical concepts abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to describe Washington's role simply

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a children's book about George Washington
  • Make a timeline of Washington's life
  • Play a simple role-playing game about leadership

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