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Log Cabin Boy

Abraham Lincoln: Honest Abe

Day 31of 180
Week 7of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn about Abraham Lincoln's childhood

2

Understand the challenges of early pioneer life

3

Recognize God's guidance in Lincoln's early years

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

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

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as Lincoln was shaped by his early experiences, God helps children grow and learn

📦 Materials Needed

  • Lincoln biography book
  • Pictures of log cabins
  • White paper
  • Brown and green crayons
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and show pictures of log cabins. Ask what they know about how people lived long ago.

💭 Review Question: What do you think it was like to live in a log cabin?
2Teaching (8 min)

Tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's childhood in a simple log cabin in Kentucky. Explain how he lived with his family, helped his parents, and loved learning even without many books.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Lincoln was born in a small log cabin
  • His family worked hard to survive
  • He loved reading and learning
  • God gave him a special purpose
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What was Lincoln's house made of?
  • How did people live differently back then?
  • Why is learning important?
3Activity: Log Cabin Craft (5 min)
hands-on

Children will create a simple log cabin using paper and crayons

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold white paper in half
  2. Draw log cabin shape with brown crayon
  3. Color green around cabin for trees
  4. Cut out cabin shape
  5. Stand cabin up on paper
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps with cutting

Challenge: Add details like windows and doors

4Closing (2 min)

Recap Lincoln's early life and how God helps children grow

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Lincoln live as a child?
  • What did he like to do?
  • How can we learn and grow like Lincoln?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping children learn and grow, just like you helped Abraham Lincoln. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Lincoln's honesty!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 22:6

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

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Log Cabin Memory Verse Craft

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lincoln's childhood was challenging, but he persevered through hard work and learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Show enthusiasm about learning
  • Encourage curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical context difficult to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Interest in Lincoln's story, ability to relate to childhood experiences

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Visit local historical museum
  • Read more children's books about Lincoln
  • Create a family timeline of generations

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