Life Long Ago: Daily Life
Understand how children helped families in the past
Compare chores from long ago to today
Appreciate the importance of working together
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,”
— Colossians 3:23 (WEB)Teaching children that all work is important and can be done to honor God
Gather children and ask about chores they do at home. Explain that long ago, children had very different chores that helped their families survive.
Children long ago helped their families in many important ways. Young children would fetch water from wells, feed farm animals, help in gardens, and assist parents with daily work.
Children will pretend to do old-fashioned chores using props
Simpler: Just demonstrate chores and let children watch
Challenge: Create a chore passport for children to 'complete' different historical tasks
Remind children that all work can be done to glorify God, just like the memory verse says
Dear God, thank you for teaching us the value of helping others and working together. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how children played long ago!
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,”
— Colossians 3:23 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Work Song: Sing the verse to a simple tune
Children today have fewer physical chores, but learning about historical work can teach appreciation and responsibility
Children might find it hard to understand how different life was
Curiosity about historical life, willingness to help at home
Great job completing today's lesson!