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Why We Remember Washington

George Washington: Father of Our Country

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand why George Washington is important to American history

2

Learn how Washington's faith influenced his leadership

3

Create a project celebrating Washington's character

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 21:21

“He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.”

— Proverbs 21:21 (WEB)

Washington's life demonstrated righteousness and leadership through serving others

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Colored markers
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Pictures of George Washington
  • Stickers (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and ask what they remember about George Washington from the week's lessons

💭 Review Question: What special things did George Washington do for our country?
2Teaching (8 min)

Discuss how Washington's faith helped him be brave and kind as a leader. Explain that he trusted God and tried to do what was right, even when things were difficult.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Washington prayed and read the Bible
  • He helped create a new country
  • He chose to serve others instead of being powerful for himself
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean to be a good leader?
  • How can we be helpful to others like Washington?
3Activity: Washington's Character Poster (10 min)
hands-on project

Create a poster showing Washington's important qualities

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big outline of Washington's silhouette
  2. Inside the outline, write or draw things that show his good character
  3. Use words like 'brave', 'honest', 'kind'
  4. Decorate with patriotic colors
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed outline to color

Challenge: Add specific stories about Washington's life

4Closing (2 min)

Share posters and discuss what we learned about Washington

📝 Review Questions:
  • Why is Washington called the Father of Our Country?
  • What made Washington a good leader?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for giving our country leaders like George Washington who serve others and follow Your ways. Help us to be brave and kind like him. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn about another important leader in American history

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 21:21

“He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.”

— Proverbs 21:21 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words on a heart-shaped paper

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Washington was a pivotal figure who helped establish American independence and presidential leadership

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize character over military achievements
  • Connect Washington's leadership to biblical principles
  • Encourage discussions about serving others
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical concepts abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of leadership, service, and character

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Visit a local historical site
  • Read additional children's books about Washington
  • Create a Washington timeline at home

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