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Honest Abe

Abraham Lincoln: Honest Abe

Day 32of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what honesty means

2

Learn about Abraham Lincoln's character

3

Recognize the importance of telling the truth

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 12:22

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

— Proverbs 12:22 (WEB)

Lincoln's honesty reflects God's love of truth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Penny
  • Picture book about Lincoln
  • White paper
  • Coloring supplies
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show a penny and ask children what they know about Abraham Lincoln

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to be honest?
2Teaching (10 min)

Tell the story of young Lincoln walking miles to return extra change, explaining how honesty matters even in small things

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Lincoln was known as 'Honest Abe'
  • He always tried to do the right thing
  • Telling the truth is important to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever told the truth when it was hard?
  • Why is being honest important?
  • How does telling the truth show God's love?
3Activity: Honest Abe Coloring (7 min)
hands-on

Children color a picture of Lincoln while discussing honesty

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a Lincoln picture
  2. Provide coloring supplies
  3. Discuss honesty while coloring
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-drawn simple Lincoln outline

Challenge: Draw own Lincoln portrait showing honest actions

4Closing (3 min)

Review lesson and pray together

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was Abraham Lincoln?
  • Why was he called 'Honest Abe'?
  • How can we be honest like Lincoln?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us always tell the truth and be kind like Lincoln

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Lincoln loved learning

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 12:22

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

— Proverbs 12:22 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Truth Hop: Children hop when saying true statements

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lincoln's integrity was legendary, showing character matters more than circumstances

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate stories
  • Emphasize positive examples of honesty
  • Connect honesty to God's character
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might fear punishment when telling the truth

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's willingness to admit mistakes

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Honesty Jar' at home
  • Read more stories about Lincoln
  • Practice telling the truth in different scenarios

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