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Harriet Tubman: Conductor of Freedom

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Day 41of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Learn about Harriet Tubman's courage

2

Understand the importance of helping others

3

Recognize God's love for all people

Proverbs 31:8-9

“Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to destruction. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”

— Proverbs 31:8-9 (WEB)

Harriet Tubman showed courage by speaking up and helping those who could not help themselves

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hero biography card for Harriet Tubman
  • Simple map of Underground Railroad
  • Coloring page of Harriet Tubman
  • Crayons
  • Picture book about Harriet Tubman

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and ask what they know about heroes. Explain that today we'll learn about a brave hero named Harriet Tubman who helped people become free.

💭 Review Question: What makes someone a hero?
2Teaching (8 min)

Share a child-friendly story about Harriet Tubman's work on the Underground Railroad, highlighting her bravery and kindness.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Harriet helped enslaved people escape to freedom
  • She was very brave and trusted God
  • She risked her own safety to help others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why was Harriet Tubman brave?
  • How did she show love to others?
3Activity: Underground Railroad Map Coloring (5 min)
hands-on

Students color a simple map showing the path of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman's journey.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a map
  2. Talk about the route while coloring
  3. Draw stars where Harriet helped people
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-marked coloring sheet

Challenge: Create a story map with drawn path

4Closing (2 min)

Recap Harriet Tubman's courage and how God uses brave people to help others.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Harriet do?
  • Why was she important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for brave people like Harriet who help others. Help us be brave and kind like her.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another brave hero, Ruby Bridges!

Galatians 5:13

“For you, brothers, were called for freedom; only don't use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”

— Galatians 5:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Freedom Friends Hand-Holding Game

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Harriet Tubman was an African American abolitionist who helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Focus on bravery and kindness
  • Avoid graphic details about slavery
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of slavery difficult to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and understanding about helping others

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Harriet Tubman
  • Act out a safe escape story
  • Learn more about the Underground Railroad

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